California · Government Code
GOV §57118: In any resolution ordering a change of organization or reorganization subject to the confirmation of the voters, the commission shall determine that an election will be held: (a) Within the territory
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In any resolution ordering a change of organization or reorganization subject to the confirmation of the voters, the commission shall determine that an election will be held: (a) Within the territory of each city or district ordered to be incorporated, formed, disincorporated, dissolved, or consolidated. (b) Within the entire territory of each district ordered to be merged with or established as a subsidiary district of a city, or both within the district and within the entire territory of the city outside the boundaries of the district. (c) If the executive officer certifies a petition pursuant to Section 57108 or 57109, within the territory of the district ordered to be merged with or established as a subsidiary district of a city. (d) Within the territory ordered to be annexed or detached. (e) If ordered by the commission pursuant to Section 56876 or 56759, both within the territory ordered to be annexed or detached and within all or the part of the city or district which is outside of the territory. (f) If the election is required by subdivision (b) of Section 57077.4, separately within the territory of each affected district that has filed a petition meeting the requirements of subdivision (b) of Section 57077.4.
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