California · Government Code
GOV §23234: A petition shall contain in substance the following: (a) An accurate description of the proposed new boundary line as it will appear or exist if the existing boundary line is changed, altered and refo
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A petition shall contain in substance the following: (a) An accurate description of the proposed new boundary line as it will appear or exist if the existing boundary line is changed, altered and reformed. (b) A statement that the proposed new boundary line does not pass through or divide the territory of any incorporated city. (c) A statement of the area in square miles of the territory proposed to be transferred. (d) A statement of the population which will remain in each of the counties affected. (e) The name of the transferring and accepting counties.
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