California · Water Code

WAT §50816: At the close of the polls the election board shall: (a) Immediately canvass the votes and declare the result.

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At the close of the polls the election board shall: (a) Immediately canvass the votes and declare the result. (b) Forward a certificate showing the result and the number of votes cast for and against the issuing of bonds or refunding bonds to the county elections official. (c) Deliver a copy of the certificate to the board. (d) Deliver all ballots cast and all documents and papers used at the election to the county elections official.

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