California · Elections Code

ELEC §23001: A local jurisdiction may establish by resolution, ordinance, or charter amendment an independent redistricting commission, a hybrid redistricting commission, or an advisory redistricting commission co

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A local jurisdiction may create a redistricting commission by resolution, ordinance, or charter amendment. The commission may be independent, hybrid, or advisory.

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A local jurisdiction may establish by resolution, ordinance, or charter amendment an independent redistricting commission, a hybrid redistricting commission, or an advisory redistricting commission composed of residents of the local jurisdiction to change the legislative body’s district boundaries or to recommend to the legislative body changes to those district boundaries.

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