California · Water Code

WAT §37913: Notwithstanding any other provision of this division or the Uniform District Election Law (Part 4 (commencing with Section 10500) of Division 10 of the Elections Code), for the purposes of election pa

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Notwithstanding any other provision of this division or the Uniform District Election Law (Part 4 (commencing with Section 10500) of Division 10 of the Elections Code), for the purposes of election participation by landowners, the following definitions apply: (a) “Landowner” means any person who holds title to land within the boundaries of the proposed district as shown on the last assessment roll prepared by the county assessor, or a legal representative of a landowner who holds title to land within the boundaries of the proposed district as shown on the last assessment roll prepared by the county assessor. (b) “Landowner” does not include individuals, partnerships, corporations, or public agencies holding easements or less than fee interests, including leaseholds of any nature. (c) “Legal representative” means either of the following: (1) A duly appointed and acting guardian, executor, or administrator of the estate of a holder of title to land. (2) One of the following: (A) If the holder of title is a trust, any trustee of the trust may vote on behalf of the trust. (B) If the holder of title is a corporation, the president, vice president, secretary, or other duly designated officer may vote on behalf of the corporation. (C) If the holder of title is a limited liability company, any managing member may vote on behalf of the limited liability company. (D) An officer or partner with managerial responsibilities of a legal entity not listed in subparagraphs (A) to (C), inclusive, may vote on behalf of the entity.

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