CHAPTER 4. Elections [13050 - 13062]
( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069. )
After the authorization of a district board by the board of supervisors, a general district election shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in odd-numbered years, commencing with the first odd-numbered year following the formation of the district board.
(Amended by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 16.)
Except as otherwise provided in this division, districts governed by this division are subject to the provisions of the Uniform District Election Law.
(Added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 16.)
A special election may be called by the board to be held at any time.
(Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069.)
The hours during which the polls shall be opened at any special district election shall be as established by the board.
(Amended by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 16.)
Notices of elections shall be given as nearly as practicable in accordance with the general laws regarding notices of county election.
(Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069.)
Each voter, as defined in Section 13019, shall have one vote.
(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 612.)
In the first district board election the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected for four years, the candidates which are elected receiving the third and fourth highest number of votes shall be elected for two years. After the first district board election the term of office of all district board members, except for the supervisorial member, shall be four years, or until the election or appointment and qualification of his successor.
(Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069.)
A majority of the votes cast shall be required to approve a proposition.
(Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2069.)