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Local custom is only one factor in judging the reasonableness of a water use, method of use, or diversion; it cannot by itself decide the issue. This section says the coordinated state water conservation, development, and utilization plan is called the “State Water Plan.” The American River Development is included in the State Water Plan. The State may not issue a water appropriation permit for a project that would flood any part of Gold Discovery Site State Park at Coloma unless the issuance is specifically authorized by law. This section gives the Georgetown Divide Public Utility District rights to pursue a federal permit and license, limits water-rights filings and permits for certain South Fork of the American River projects for set periods, and requires some applicants to evaluate alternatives or replace lost uses.
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## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [20700 - 20742] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Publication [20740 - 20742] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
If a petition consists of separate instruments, only one instrument needs to be published, but the names attached to all instruments must appear in the publication.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [20700 - 20742] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Publication [20740 - 20742] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20741. When the petition consists of a number of separate instruments, only one need be published, but the names attached to all of the instruments shall appear in the publication. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20742. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [20700 - 20742] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Publication [20740 - 20742] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Errors or defects in the published notice, petition, or petition signatures do not invalidate the proceedings.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Petition for Formation [20700 - 20742] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Publication [20740 - 20742] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20742. No defect in the form or contents of the published notice, title to it, or petition, nor failure to publish or error in publishing any signature to the petition shall vitiate the proceedings. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 2075. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 3. DETERMINATION OF WATER RIGHTS [2000 - 2900] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2. References in Federal Courts [2075 - 2076] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )
If a federal court case concerns rights to water within or partly within California, the board may take the case as a master or referee for the court.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 3. DETERMINATION OF WATER RIGHTS [2000 - 2900] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2. References in Federal Courts [2075 - 2076] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 2075. In case suit is brought in a federal court for determination of rights to water within, or partially within, this State, the board may accept a reference of such suit as master or referee for the court. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.) - 2076. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 3. DETERMINATION OF WATER RIGHTS [2000 - 2900] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2. References in Federal Courts [2075 - 2076] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )
When acting under this chapter, the board must follow the court’s practice and procedure rules or any other direction the court gives.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 3. DETERMINATION OF WATER RIGHTS [2000 - 2900] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2. References in Federal Courts [2075 - 2076] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 2076. In acting under this chapter the board shall proceed according to the rules of practice and procedure of the court or as otherwise directed by the court. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.) - 20800. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Hearing [20800 - 20806] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The formation petition must be presented to the board of supervisors of the principal county.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Hearing [20800 - 20806] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20800. The formation petition shall be presented to the board of supervisors of the principal county. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20801. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Hearing [20800 - 20806] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The petition must be presented at a regular meeting of the board of supervisors.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Hearing [20800 - 20806] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20801. The petition shall be presented at a regular meeting of the board of supervisors. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20802. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Hearing [20800 - 20806] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The board of supervisors must hear competent and relevant testimony about whether the petition is sufficient and whether the notice was published properly.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Hearing [20800 - 20806] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20802. The board of supervisors shall hear all competent and relevant testimony offered in support of or in opposition to the sufficiency of the petition and the publication of the notice. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20803. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Hearing [20800 - 20806] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The hearing may be adjourned from time to time, but the total adjournment time cannot exceed two weeks.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Hearing [20800 - 20806] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20803. The hearing may be adjourned from time to time, but not exceeding two weeks in all. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20804. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Hearing [20800 - 20806] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
At the hearing, the board of supervisors must decide by resolution whether the petition and notice comply with Chapter 1 and whether the district is being proposed mainly to provide irrigation services.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Hearing [20800 - 20806] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20804. At the hearing the board of supervisors shall determine by resolution whether or not the petition and notice comply with Chapter 1 of this part. Notwithstanding Section 22116 or any other provision of law, the board shall also determine whether the petition has been presented and the district is proposed to be formed for the primary purpose of providing irrigation services. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1042, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2001.) - 20805. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Hearing [20800 - 20806] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A petition must be dismissed if the board of supervisors finds the filing or notice did not meet the formation requirements, or if the district is being formed mainly for some purpose other than irrigation services.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Hearing [20800 - 20806] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20805. (a) If the board of supervisors determines that any of the requirements for the formation petition or notice were not complied with, the petition shall be dismissed without prejudice to the right of the proper number of persons to present a new petition covering the same matter or to present the same petition with additional signatures if additional signatures are necessary to comply with the requirements of Chapter 1 of this part. (b) If the board of supervisors determines that the district is being formed for a primary purpose other than providing irrigation services, the petition shall be dismissed without prejudice to the right of the proper number of persons to present a new petition for the primary purpose of providing irrigation services. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1042, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2001.) - 20806. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Hearing [20800 - 20806] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
If the board of supervisors finds the petition and notice requirements were met, that determination is called the preliminary formation resolution.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Preliminary Hearing [20800 - 20806] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20806. If the board of supervisors determines that the requirements for the formation petition and notice have been complied with, the resolution so determining shall be known as the preliminary formation resolution. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20820. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Reference to Department [20820 - 20824] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A copy of the petition must be filed in the department’s office no later than the day the petition is presented to the board of supervisors.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Reference to Department [20820 - 20824] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20820. On or before the day on which the petition is presented to the board of supervisors, a copy of the petition shall be filed in the office of the department. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.) - 20821. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Reference to Department [20820 - 20824] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
After the preliminary formation resolution is adopted, the board of supervisors must send a copy to the department.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Reference to Department [20820 - 20824] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20821. Upon the adoption of the preliminary formation resolution the board of supervisors shall send a copy of the resolution to the department. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20822. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Reference to Department [20820 - 20824] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
When the department receives a copy of the resolution, it must make a preliminary investigation to assess the project’s feasibility.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Reference to Department [20820 - 20824] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20822. Upon receiving a copy of the resolution, the department shall make such preliminary investigation as may be practicable to determine the feasibility of the proposed project. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20823. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Reference to Department [20820 - 20824] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The department must submit a written report to the board of supervisors as soon as practicable, and no later than 90 days after the preliminary formation resolution is adopted, unless the board grants up to 90 more days.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Reference to Department [20820 - 20824] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20823. The department shall report in writing to the board of supervisors as soon as practicable, but at all events within 90 days from the date of the adoption of the preliminary formation resolution, except that upon receiving a written request from the department the board of supervisors may before the expiration of the 90 days grant to the department not more than 90 days additional time in which to make the report. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20824. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Reference to Department [20820 - 20824] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
If the department reports that water supply is insufficient or the project is otherwise not feasible, the petition hearing may be continued for up to two months and then dismissed unless certain landholders petition the board or the board revises the project.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Reference to Department [20820 - 20824] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20824. If the department reports within the specified time that the supply of water available for the use of the proposed district or that may be acquired by any practicable means, including the condemnation of existing rights, is not sufficient or that the project is not feasible for any other reason, the hearing of the petition shall be continued for not more than two months and shall then be dismissed unless within the period of the continuance either: (a) The board of supervisors is petitioned in writing by three-fourths of the holders of title to land to grant the petition. (b) The board of supervisors, if not so petitioned, modifies the project proposed in the petition to conform to the recommendations made by the department for the proposed district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20840. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Final Hearing [20840 - 20850] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The board of supervisors must set a time for the final hearing of the formation petition by its first regular meeting after certain listed events occur.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Final Hearing [20840 - 20850] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20840. The board of supervisors not later than its first regular meeting after the occurrence of any one of the following shall set a time for the final hearing of the formation petition: (a) Receipt of a favorable report from the department. (b) Modification of the project by the board to conform to the recommendations made by the department. (c) Receipt of the requisite petition after an adverse report by the department. (d) Expiration of the time allowed for the making of a report by the department when the report has not been received within the time allowed. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20841. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Final Hearing [20840 - 20850] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The final hearing must be scheduled at least one week after the meeting where that time is set.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Final Hearing [20840 - 20850] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20841. The time set for the final hearing shall not be less than one week from the meeting at which the time is set. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20842. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Final Hearing [20840 - 20850] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Notice of the final hearing must be given either by registered mail or by newspaper publication.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Final Hearing [20840 - 20850] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20842. Notice of the time of the final hearing shall be given either by: (a) Registered mail to the person designated for that purpose in the petition. (b) Publication for at least three days in one daily newspaper published in the principal county. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20843. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Final Hearing [20840 - 20850] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Not giving notice of the final hearing does not invalidate later proceedings.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Final Hearing [20840 - 20850] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20843. Failure to give notice of the final hearing shall not affect the validity of subsequent proceedings. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20844. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Final Hearing [20840 - 20850] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
On a final hearing, the board of supervisors may adjourn from time to time, but each adjournment cannot be longer than three days until the matter is determined.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Final Hearing [20840 - 20850] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20844. On a final hearing the board of supervisors may adjourn from time to time, but at no time for a longer period than three days, until a determination of the matter is reached. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20845. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Final Hearing [20840 - 20850] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
At the final hearing, the board of supervisors decides what land will be included in the proposed district and must exclude land that will not be benefited by the project.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Final Hearing [20840 - 20850] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20845. At the final hearing the board of supervisors shall determine the land to be formed into the proposed district: (a) Land shall be excluded which will not in the judgment of the board of supervisors be benefited by the project. (b) No land included by the petition in the proposed district or in the modified project as the case may be which is susceptible of irrigation from any of the proposed, or if modified, the modified sources shall be excluded unless the owner consents to the exclusion. (c) Riparian land and land already subject to irrigation may be included if in the judgment of the board of supervisors, it will either be benefited or the rights to the water used on it should be acquired by the proposed district. (d) Land not included in the original formation petition, susceptible of irrigation from any of the proposed sources, may in the discretion of the board of supervisors be included on application by its owner. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20846. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Final Hearing [20840 - 20850] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
At the final hearing, the board of supervisors generally may not hear evidence against the petition or notice unless a qualifying new evidence showing is made. If new evidence is admitted, rebuttal evidence must be allowed.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Final Hearing [20840 - 20850] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20846. At the final hearing no evidence shall be heard against the genuineness or sufficiency of the petition or notice unless it is shown to the satisfaction of the board of supervisors that new evidence which if uncontradicted would disprove the genuineness or sufficiency of the petition or notice has been discovered since the board adopted the preliminary formation resolution. In case any new evidence is admitted, full opportunity shall be given for the introduction of evidence in rebuttal. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20847. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Final Hearing [20840 - 20850] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
After the final hearing, the board of supervisors must issue an order covering the items listed in the section.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Final Hearing [20840 - 20850] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20847. At the conclusion of the final hearing on the petition the board of supervisors shall make an order containing all of the following: (a) Reaffirmance, when it is consistent with its conclusions, of the sufficiency of the petition and of the notice of the preliminary hearing. (b) Recital that a report on the proposed district has been made by the department if it was in fact made, and if that be so, that it is on file in the records of the board. (c) Description of the land as determined by the board. (d) Name for the proposed district. (Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 364.) - 20848. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Final Hearing [20840 - 20850] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The final hearing order must include the district’s division plan, and sometimes statements about at-large directors and consolidated district offices if the petition asks for them.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Final Hearing [20840 - 20850] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20848. The order on final hearing shall also contain all of the following: (a) Division of the district into the following number of divisions, which shall be as nearly equal in size as may be practicable: (1) Five divisions unless otherwise requested, numbered from one to five respectively. (2) Three divisions when requested in the petition, numbered from one to three respectively. (b) Statement, when requested in the petition, that the directors of the proposed district are to be elected at large. (c) Statement, when and as requested in the petition, of the consolidated district offices. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20849. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Final Hearing [20840 - 20850] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The order on final hearing must be entered in full in the board of supervisors’ minutes.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Final Hearing [20840 - 20850] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20849. The order on final hearing shall be entered in full upon the minutes of the board of supervisors. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20850. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Final Hearing [20840 - 20850] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The board of supervisors’ finding that the petition and notice are genuine and sufficient is final against everyone except the State in a suit by the Attorney General filed within one year after the order forming the district.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Hearings on Formation [20800 - 20850] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Final Hearing [20840 - 20850] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20850. A finding of the board of supervisors in favor of the genuineness and sufficiency of the petition and notice shall be conclusive against all persons except the State upon suit by the Attorney General commenced within one year after the order of the board of supervisors declaring the district formed. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20890. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Calling of Election [20890 - 20896] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The board of supervisors must call and give notice of a formation election after making the order on the final hearing of the formation petition.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Calling of Election [20890 - 20896] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20890. Upon making the order on final hearing of the formation petition, the board of supervisors shall call and give notice of a formation election to be held in the proposed district for the purpose of determining whether or not it shall be formed and electing persons to fill the offices of the proposed district if it is formed. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20891. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Calling of Election [20890 - 20896] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The notice for a formation election must include specific information: the election date and hours, polling place in each precinct, land description, proposed district name, and offices to be filled.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Calling of Election [20890 - 20896] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20891. The notice of the formation election shall contain: (a) Date and hours of election. (b) Place of polls in each precinct. (c) Description of the land. (d) Name of the proposed district. (e) Offices for which candidates shall be elected at the election. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20892. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Calling of Election [20890 - 20896] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The notice for the formation election must be published once a week for three weeks before the election in a newspaper published in each affected county.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Calling of Election [20890 - 20896] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20892. Notice of the formation election shall be published once a week for three weeks previous to the election, in a newspaper published in each affected county. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20893. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Calling of Election [20890 - 20896] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
After a district formation election is called, the calling legislative body must send written notice to the local agency formation commission’s executive officer, the executive officer must prepare an impartial analysis within five days, and the commission must act on that analysis within five days.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Calling of Election [20890 - 20896] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20893. Within five days after the district formation election has been called, the legislative body which has called the election shall transmit, by registered mail, a written notification of the election call to the executive officer of the local agency formation commission of the county or principal county in which the territory or major portion of the territory of the proposed district is located. Such written notice shall include the name and a description of the proposed district, and may be in the form of a certified copy of the resolution adopted by the legislative body calling the district formation election. The executive officer, within five days after being notified that a district formation election has been called, shall submit to the commission, for its approval or modification, an impartial analysis of the proposed district formation. The impartial analysis shall not exceed 500 words in length and shall include a specific description of the boundaries of the district proposed to be formed. The local agency formation commission, within five days after the receipt of the executive officer’s analysis, shall approve or modify the analysis and submit it to the officials in charge of conducting the district formation election. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 736.) - 20894. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Calling of Election [20890 - 20896] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Certain listed voters and board actors may file a written argument for or against the proposed district formation.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Calling of Election [20890 - 20896] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20894. The board of supervisors or any member or members of the board authorized by the board, or any individual voter or bona fide association of citizens entitled to vote on the district formation proposition, or any combination of such voters and associations of citizens, may file a written argument for or a written argument against the proposed district formation. Arguments shall not exceed 300 words in length and shall be filed with the officials in charge of conducting the election not less than 54 days prior to the date of the district formation election. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 736.) - 20895. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Calling of Election [20890 - 20896] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
If more than one pro or con argument is filed on the proposed district formation, election officials must choose one argument to print and distribute to voters.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Calling of Election [20890 - 20896] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20895. If more than one argument for or more than one argument against the proposed district formation is filed with the election officials within the time prescribed, such election officials shall select one of the arguments for printing and distribution to the voters. In selecting the arguments, the election officials shall give preference and priority in the order named to the arguments of the following: (a) The board of supervisors or any member or members of the board authorized by the board. (b) Individual voters or bona fide associations of citizens or a combination of such voters and associations. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 736.) - 20896. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Calling of Election [20890 - 20896] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Election officials must print and mail a ballot pamphlet about the district formation proposition to eligible voters, and it must include specified contents.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Calling of Election [20890 - 20896] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20896. (a) The officials in charge of conducting the election shall cause a ballot pamphlet concerning the district formation proposition to be voted on to be printed and mailed to each voter entitled to vote on the district formation question. (b) The ballot pamphlet printed and mailed pursuant to this section shall contain all of the following in the order prescribed: (1) The complete text of the proposition. (2) The impartial analysis of the proposition prepared by the local agency formation commission. (3) The argument for the proposed district formation. (4) The argument against the proposed district formation. (c) The election officials shall mail a ballot pamphlet to each voter entitled to vote in the district formation election at least 10 days prior to the date of the election. The ballot pamphlet is “official matter” within the meaning of Section 13303 of the Elections Code. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 225. Effective January 1, 1995.) - 20910. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [20910 - 20916] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
For a formation election, the board of supervisors must set up a convenient number of election precincts in the proposed district and define their boundaries.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [20910 - 20916] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20910. For the purposes of the formation election the board of supervisors shall establish a convenient number of election precincts in the proposed district and define their boundaries. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20911. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [20910 - 20916] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The formation election must be run mostly like a general election, with listed exceptions for notice, nominating petitions, sample ballots, and other inconsistent provisions.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [20910 - 20916] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20911. The precinct board for the formation election shall be appointed, candidates for the offices of the proposed district shall be nominated, ballots and other supplies shall be provided and the election shall be conducted as nearly as practicable in accordance with the provisions concerning general elections except as to: (a) Notice of the election. (b) Nominating petitions, which may be filed with the clerk of the board of supervisors not less than 15 days before the election. (c) Mailing of sample ballots, which mailing to each voter entitled to vote at the election, as determined by the county elections official, shall be completed at least three whole days before the election. (d) Other inconsistent provisions in this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 221, Sec. 153. Effective January 1, 2003.) - 20912. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [20910 - 20916] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The board of supervisors must act in place of the board, and the clerk of the board of supervisors must act in place of the secretary.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [20910 - 20916] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20912. The board of supervisors shall act in place of the board, and the clerk of the board of supervisors shall act in place of the secretary. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20913. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [20910 - 20916] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
At a formation election, the district’s elective officers are to be elected, and if offices are consolidated, only one person is to be elected for the consolidated offices.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [20910 - 20916] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20913. At the formation election the elective officers of the district shall be elected, but only one person shall be elected to fill the offices consolidated, if any. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20914. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [20910 - 20916] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Ballots for a formation election must include a stated proposition asking whether the proposed irrigation district should be formed, along with Yes and No voting spaces.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [20910 - 20916] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20914. On the ballots provided for the formation election shall be printed a proposition substantially as follows: “Shall the proposed ____ Irrigation District be formed?” followed by the words “Yes” and “No” with inclosed voting spaces thereafter. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20915. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [20910 - 20916] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The board of supervisors must meet on the second Monday after the formation election to count the votes. If a majority of the votes are “Irrigation District—Yes,” it must also count the district office candidates’ votes and declare the highest vote-getters elected.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [20910 - 20916] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20915. The board of supervisors shall meet on the second Monday following the formation election to canvass the votes cast, and only if upon the canvass it appears that a majority of all the votes cast at the formation election are “Irrigation District—Yes” shall the board canvass the votes for the candidates for the district offices and declare the persons receiving respectively the highest number of votes to be elected. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20916. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [20910 - 20916] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Minor irregularities in a formation election do not invalidate the election or result if notice was substantially proper and the election was fairly conducted.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Conduct of Election [20910 - 20916] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20916. No informalities in the conduct of the formation election or in any related matters shall invalidate the election or the result if notice was given substantially as provided and the election was fairly conducted. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20930. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contest of Election [20930 - 20938] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A formation election may be contested by any person who owns property liable to assessment in the proposed district.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contest of Election [20930 - 20938] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20930. The formation election may be contested by any person owning property liable to assessment within the proposed district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20931. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contest of Election [20930 - 20938] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A contest cannot be brought more than 20 days after the board of supervisors canvasses the election vote.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contest of Election [20930 - 20938] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20931. No contest shall be brought more than 20 days after the canvass of the vote of the election by the board of supervisors. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20932. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contest of Election [20930 - 20938] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Directors elected at the formation election must be parties defendant in an election contest.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contest of Election [20930 - 20938] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20932. The directors elected at the formation election shall be parties defendant in an election contest. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20933. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contest of Election [20930 - 20938] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
An election contest must be brought in the superior court of the county where the formation proceedings took place.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contest of Election [20930 - 20938] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20933. The election contest shall be brought in the superior court of the county where the formation proceedings were had. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20934. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contest of Election [20930 - 20938] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
If more than one contest is pending, they must be consolidated and tried together.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contest of Election [20930 - 20938] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20934. If more than one contest is pending, they shall be consolidated and tried together. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20935. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contest of Election [20930 - 20938] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The court must speedily try the election contest.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contest of Election [20930 - 20938] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20935. The court shall speedily try the election contest. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20936. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contest of Election [20930 - 20938] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
An election contest must be decided based on whether the election was fair and substantially complied with the chapter’s requirements, and judgment must be entered accordingly.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contest of Election [20930 - 20938] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20936. The determination of the election contest shall be based on whether or not the election was conducted fairly and in substantial compliance with the requirements of this chapter. Judgment shall be entered accordingly. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20937. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contest of Election [20930 - 20938] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A party to an election contest may appeal within 30 days after judgment is entered.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contest of Election [20930 - 20938] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20937. An appeal may be taken by any party to an election contest within 30 days from entry of judgment. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20938. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contest of Election [20930 - 20938] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
An appeal must be heard and decided within 60 days after the notice of appeal is filed.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election on Formation [20890 - 20938] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contest of Election [20930 - 20938] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20938. The appeal shall be heard and determined within 60 days from the time of filing the notice of appeal. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20960. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Establishment of District [20960 - 20963] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
If the formation election canvass shows a majority of votes are “Irrigation District—Yes,” the board of supervisors must declare the territory formed as a district under the designated name.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Establishment of District [20960 - 20963] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20960. If upon the canvass of the formation election it appears that a majority of all the votes cast are “Irrigation District—Yes,” the board of supervisors shall by an order entered on its minutes declare the territory formed as a district under the name designated for it. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20961. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Establishment of District [20960 - 20963] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The board of supervisors must immediately file a certified copy of the order declaring the district formed with each affected county recorder and send a copy to each affected county’s board clerk.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Establishment of District [20960 - 20963] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20961. The board of supervisors shall immediately file for record in the office of the county recorder of each affected county a certified copy of the order declaring the district formed and shall also immediately forward a copy to the clerk of the board of supervisors of each affected county. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20962. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Establishment of District [20960 - 20963] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The district’s formation is complete when the order declaring the district formed is filed for record.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Establishment of District [20960 - 20963] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20962. From the filing for record of the order declaring the district formed the formation of the district is complete. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20962.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Establishment of District [20960 - 20963] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The county clerk of the principal county must immediately file a certificate with the Secretary of State listing the district’s name, formation date, and location/boundaries information. If the formation order already contains all required information, a copy of the order may be filed instead.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Establishment of District [20960 - 20963] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20962.5. The county clerk of the principal county shall immediately file with the Secretary of State a certificate listing: (a) The name of the district. (b) The date of formation. (c) The county or counties in which the district is located, and a description of the boundaries of the district, or reference to a map showing such boundaries, which map shall be attached to the certificate, or reference to the county recorder’s office where a description of such boundaries has been recorded. If the order declaring the district formed contains all of the information required to be in the certificate, the county clerk may file a copy of the order in lieu of the certificate. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 457.) - 20963. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Establishment of District [20960 - 20963] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A county board of supervisors may not let a new district be formed over land already in an existing district unless the existing district’s board consents.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Establishment of District [20960 - 20963] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20963. The board of supervisors of any county in which any land embraced in a district is situated shall not after its formation allow another district to be formed including any portion of the same land without the consent of the board of the district in which the land is situated. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 20980. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Change of Name [20980 - 20982] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The board may change a district’s name, and must do so by resolution entered in its minutes if another district was formed with the same name.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Change of Name [20980 - 20982] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20980. Whenever the board so determines it may, or in the event any district has been formed under the same name as that of another district, the board of the last formed district shall, by a resolution spread on its minutes change the name of the district. (Amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 581.) - 20980.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Change of Name [20980 - 20982] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The Palmdale Irrigation District may change its name to the Palmdale Water District under this chapter.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Change of Name [20980 - 20982] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20980.5. The Palmdale Irrigation District may change its name pursuant to this chapter to the Palmdale Water District. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 143.) - 20980.6. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Change of Name [20980 - 20982] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The Helix Irrigation District may change its name to the Helix Water District under this chapter.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Change of Name [20980 - 20982] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20980.6. The Helix Irrigation District may change its name pursuant to this chapter to the Helix Water District. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 330.) - 20981. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Change of Name [20980 - 20982] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Certified copies of the resolution changing a district’s name must be recorded in each affected county and sent to the department.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Change of Name [20980 - 20982] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20981. Certified copies of the resolution changing the name of the district shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder in each affected county and sent to the department. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 860, Sec. 25. Effective January 1, 1997.) - 20982. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Change of Name [20980 - 20982] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A district’s name change takes effect when the resolution is recorded.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 2. FORMATION [20700 - 20982] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Change of Name [20980 - 20982] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 20982. The change of name shall become effective for all purposes upon the recordation of the resolution after which the district shall perform all functions, exercise all powers, be responsible for its obligations and in all respects conduct its affairs under its name as changed with the same force and effect as under the name by which it was designated upon its formation. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 581.) - 21. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )
If a provision of the code is invalid, the rest of the code still applies.
## Water Code - WAT ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 21. If any provision of this code, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of the code, or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.) - 2100. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 3. DETERMINATION OF WATER RIGHTS [2000 - 2900] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Adjudications to Protect the Quality of Ground Water [2100 - 2102] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 482. )
The board may file a Superior Court action to restrict pumping or impose physical solutions, if needed to protect groundwater quality.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 3. DETERMINATION OF WATER RIGHTS [2000 - 2900] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Adjudications to Protect the Quality of Ground Water [2100 - 2102] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 482. ) ## 2100. After the department has submitted to the board recommendations for the protection of the quality of ground water pursuant to Section 12617.1 or 12923.1 of this code, or in reliance upon investigation by any governmental agency, the board may file an action in the superior court to restrict pumping, or to impose physical solutions, or both, to the extent necessary to prevent destruction of or irreparable injury to the quality of such water. In such action, all of the claimants to the use of the affected water known to the board, except claimants to the use of minor quantities of water as defined in Section 2102, shall be named as defendants. In any watershed or ground water basin wherein (a) all or substantially all of the rights to water have been adjudicated and the court has retained continuing jurisdiction arising from the adjudication, or (b) wherein such action is pending, any such proceedings by the board shall be undertaken only by intervention by the board in such existing action. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 482.) - 2101. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 3. DETERMINATION OF WATER RIGHTS [2000 - 2900] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Adjudications to Protect the Quality of Ground Water [2100 - 2102] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 482. )
The board must hold a public hearing and give notice before filing or joining a groundwater adjudication action, then wait to see whether a local public agency will take the case.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 3. DETERMINATION OF WATER RIGHTS [2000 - 2900] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Adjudications to Protect the Quality of Ground Water [2100 - 2102] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 482. ) ## 2101. (a) Before filing or intervening in any such action the board shall hold a public hearing on the necessity for restricting ground water pumping or for a physical solution in order to protect the quality of water from destruction or irreparable injury. The board shall serve notice of such hearing as provided in Section 6066 of the Government Code and shall mail a copy of such notice to each producer of ground water within the area proposed for investigation, to the extent that such producers of ground water are known to the board, at least 15 days prior to the date of such hearing, except that notice need not be mailed to producers of minor quantities of water as defined in Section 2102. (b) In the event the board decides that the rights to the use of the ground water must be adjudicated in order to require the restriction of pumping or physical solution necessary to preserve it from destruction or irreparable injury to quality, the board shall first determine whether any local public agency overlying all or a part of the ground water basin will undertake such adjudication of water rights. If such local agency commences an adjudication, the board shall take no further action, except that the board may, through the Attorney General, become a party to such action. (c) In the event no local agency commences such action within 90 days after notice of the decision of the board, the board shall file such action. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 482.) - 2102. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 3. DETERMINATION OF WATER RIGHTS [2000 - 2900] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Adjudications to Protect the Quality of Ground Water [2100 - 2102] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 482. )
This article defines “minor quantities of water” as extracting no more than 10 acre-feet of groundwater annually.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 - 5951] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## PART 3. DETERMINATION OF WATER RIGHTS [2000 - 2900] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Adjudications to Protect the Quality of Ground Water [2100 - 2102] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 482. ) ## 2102. As used in this article, “minor quantities of water” refers to the extraction by any person of not to exceed 10 acre-feet of ground water annually. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 482.) - 21100. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [21100 - 21104] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
This section sets qualification rules for irrigation district directors, including voter, landowner, and residence requirements, with special exceptions for formation elections, small districts, and certain districts that submit urban water management plans.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [21100 - 21104] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21100. (a) Each director, except as otherwise provided in this division, shall be a voter and a landowner in the district and a resident of the division that he or she represents at the time of his or her nomination or appointment and through his or her entire term, except in the case of the director elected at a formation election. A director elected at a formation election shall be a resident, landowner, and voter in the proposed district at the time of his or her nomination and a resident of the division that he or she represents during his or her entire term. (b) In any district having no more than 15 landowners who are voters in the district, a person need not be a voter but shall be qualified to be a director of the district if he or she is a landowner of the district at the time of his or her nomination or appointment and during his or her entire term. (c) In a district providing retail electricity for residents of the district, each director, except as otherwise provided in this division, shall be a voter of the district and a resident of the division that he or she represents at the time of his or her nomination or appointment and during his or her entire term, except in the case of a director elected at a formation election. A director elected at a formation election shall be a resident in the proposed district at the time of his or her nomination and a resident of the division that he or she represents during his or her entire term. (d) (1) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 21100, except as provided in paragraph (2), for the purpose of meeting the requirements of that subdivision, a person need not be a landowner within the district to be qualified to be a director of the district if either of the following applies: (A) The person serves or seeks to serve on the board of directors of a district without divisions and the district is required to submit an urban water management plan pursuant to the Urban Water Management Planning Act (Part 2.6 (commencing with Section 10610) of Division 6). (B) The person serves or seeks to serve on the board of directors of a district with divisions, the district is required to submit an urban water management plan pursuant to the Urban Water Management Planning Act (Part 2.6 (commencing with Section 10610) of Division 6), and the district, within the division that the person represents or seeks to represent, supplies water as a public water system subject to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 116270) of Part 12 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code. (2) A director appointed or elected before January 1, 2007, shall be subject to the qualification requirements imposed by subdivision (a) until the expiration of his or her term. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 130, Sec. 240. Effective January 1, 2008.) - 21100.2. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [21100 - 21104] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
For the Pixley Irrigation District, the board may let a person serve as a director based only on the landownership requirement, and voters may demand that later directors meet all Section 21100 requirements.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [21100 - 21104] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21100.2. (a) This section applies to the Pixley Irrigation District. (b) Notwithstanding Section 21100, the board of directors of the district may adopt a resolution that authorizes a person who meets only the landownership requirement of Section 21100 to be a director of the district. (c) Notwithstanding the adoption of a resolution pursuant to subdivision (b), the registered voters in the district may request, in writing, that all of the directors who are appointed or elected subsequent to the receipt of the request be required to meet all of the requirements of Section 21100. The request shall be submitted to the directors. (d) If the directors determine that at least 25 percent of the registered voters in the district have signed the request submitted pursuant to subdivision (c), all of the directors who are appointed or elected subsequent to the receipt of the request shall meet all of the requirements of Section 21100. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 11, Sec. 1. Effective February 23, 1994.) - 21100.3. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [21100 - 21104] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
This section sets who may be a director for the Tulelake Irrigation District and requires a legal representative to file proof of authority before serving or running.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [21100 - 21104] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21100.3. (a) This section only applies to the Tulelake Irrigation District. For the purpose of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) “Corporation” means any legal entity, public or private, properly organized under the laws of the state in which it was created, that is allowed to own real property in California. (2) “District” means the Tulelake Irrigation District, originally formed as Tule Lake Irrigation District. (3) “Legal representative” means the person authorized to act for purposes of this section for or on behalf of a corporation, estate, or trust holding title to land within the district. (4) “Residency area” means land within the district or land within one mile of any district boundary. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 21100, the board of directors of the district may adopt a resolution that authorizes a person to be a director if the person, at the time of his or her nomination or appointment and through his or her entire term, meets all of the following requirements: (1) Is a registered voter in California. (2) Resides within the residency area. (3) Is an owner of real property within the division he or she represents or the owner’s legal representative. (c) Notwithstanding the adoption of a resolution pursuant to subdivision (b), the registered voters in the district may request, in writing, that all of the directors who are appointed or elected subsequent to the receipt of the request be required to meet all of the requirements of Section 21100. The request shall be submitted to the board of directors. (d) If the board of directors determines that at least 25 percent of the registered voters in the district have signed the request submitted pursuant to subdivision (c), all of the directors who are appointed or elected subsequent to the receipt of the request shall meet all of the requirements of Section 21100. (e) Before a legal representative may declare his or her candidacy or be appointed to serve as a director under this section, he or she shall present to the district a copy of his or her authority that shall be kept and filed with the returns of the election or the certificate of appointment. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 377, Sec. 1. (AB 1816) Effective January 1, 2017.) - 21100.4. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [21100 - 21104] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
This section lets the district board authorize a director who meets only the landownership requirement, and lets registered voters ask that future directors meet all Section 21100 requirements.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [21100 - 21104] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21100.4. (a) This section applies to the Hills Valley Irrigation District. (b) Notwithstanding Section 21100, the board of directors of the district may adopt a resolution that authorizes a person who meets only the landownership requirement of Section 21100 to be a director of the district. (c) Notwithstanding the adoption of a resolution pursuant to subdivision (b), the registered voters in the district may request, in writing, that all of the directors who are appointed or elected subsequent to the receipt of the request be required to meet all of the requirements of Section 21100. The request shall be submitted to the directors. (d) If the directors determine that at least 25 percent of the registered voters in the district have signed the request submitted pursuant to subdivision (c), all of the directors who are appointed or elected subsequent to the receipt of the request shall meet all of the requirements of Section 21100. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 11, Sec. 2. Effective February 23, 1994.) - 21100.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [21100 - 21104] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
For the Stratford Irrigation District, the board may let a person serve as director if they meet Section 21100’s landownership requirement and live in Kings County. Registered voters may also ask that future directors have to meet all Section 21100 requirements, and that rule applies if the directors find at least 25% of registered voters signed the request.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [21100 - 21104] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21100.5. (a) This section applies to the Stratford Irrigation District. (b) Notwithstanding Section 21100, the board of directors of the district may adopt a resolution that authorizes a person who meets the landownership requirement of Section 21100 and resides in Kings County to be a director of the district. (c) Notwithstanding the adoption of a resolution pursuant to subdivision (b), the registered voters in the district may request, in writing, that all of the directors who are appointed or elected subsequent to the receipt of the request be required to meet all of the requirements of Section 21100. The request shall be submitted to the directors. (d) If the directors determine that at least 25 percent of the registered voters in the district have signed the request submitted pursuant to subdivision (c), all of the directors who are appointed or elected subsequent to the receipt of the request shall meet all of the requirements of Section 21100. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1134, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1995.) - 21100.6. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [21100 - 21104] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
This section lets the Byron-Bethany Irrigation District board adopt certain resolutions, but it must give notice, allow voter protests, and wait out specified limits.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [21100 - 21104] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21100.6. (a) This section applies to the Byron-Bethany Irrigation District. (b) (1) Notwithstanding Section 21100, the board of directors of the district may adopt a resolution that authorizes a person who meets the landownership requirement of Section 21100 and resides in the County of Alameda, Contra Costa, or San Joaquin to be a director of the district. (2) Notwithstanding the adoption of a resolution pursuant to paragraph (1), the registered voters in the district may request, in writing, that all of the directors who are elected subsequent to the receipt of the request be required to meet all of the requirements of Section 21100. The request shall be submitted to the directors. (3) If the directors determine that at least 25 percent of the registered voters in the district have signed the request submitted pursuant to paragraph (2), all of the directors who are elected subsequent to the receipt of the request shall meet all of the requirements of Section 21100. (c) Notwithstanding Sections 21552, 21553, and 21554, the board of directors of the district may adopt a resolution that requires the election of directors by division. The proposed division boundaries shall be made available upon request and at the public hearing described in subdivision (d). Division boundaries shall be established pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 21605) of Chapter 1 of Part 4. (d) (1) Before considering the adoption of a resolution pursuant to subdivision (b) or (c), the board of directors shall provide at least 45 days’ notice of the public hearing at which the board proposes to act on the resolution. The notice of the public hearing shall be given by placing a display advertisement of at least one-eighth page in a newspaper of general circulation for three weeks pursuant to Section 6063 of the Government Code and by first-class mailing to each voter, postage prepaid, in the United States mail and shall be deemed given when so deposited. The public hearing shall be held at least 45 days after the mailing pursuant to this subdivision. The envelope or the cover of the mailing shall include the name of the local agency and the return address of the sender. This mailed notice shall be in at least 10-point type and be given to all registered voters in the district. (2) The notice required by paragraph (1) shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: (A) A statement that the board of directors will consider a resolution authorizing a person who only meets the landownership requirement of Section 21100 to be a director of the district, or a statement that the board of directors will consider a resolution that requires the election of directors by division. (B) The address to which registered voters may mail a protest against the adoption of a resolution pursuant to subdivision (b) or (c). (C) The phone number and address of an individual that interested persons may contact to receive additional information about the resolution. (D) A statement that a protest by 10 percent of the registered voters will prevent the adoption of the resolution by the board of directors and that the board of directors are prohibited from considering the adoption of such a resolution for at least four years. (E) The date, time, and location of the public hearing. (e) (1) Prior to the public hearing, any voter may submit to the board of directors a written protest against the adoption of a proposed resolution pursuant to subdivision (b) or (c). The protest shall be in writing and shall identify the registered voter. (2) If the board of directors finds that the protest made by the registered voters in the district represents more than 10 percent of the total number of registered voters in the district, and the protests are not withdrawn so as to reduce the percentage to less than 10 percent, the board of directors shall not adopt the resolution and shall not consider the adoption of such a resolution for at least four years. (f) A resolution shall not be adopted pursuant to subdivision (b) or (c) less than 180 days before a general district election. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1134, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1995.) - 21100.7. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [21100 - 21104] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The landownership requirements in Section 21100(a) do not apply to the South Bay Irrigation District.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [21100 - 21104] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21100.7. The landownership requirements set forth in subdivision (a) of Section 21100 do not apply to the South Bay Irrigation District. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 99, Sec. 1. (AB 348) Effective January 1, 2010.) - 21100.8. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [21100 - 21104] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
This section applies only to the South Fork Irrigation District and sets who may serve as a director, how voters can require full Section 21100 qualifications, and what a legal representative must file before running or being appointed.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [21100 - 21104] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21100.8. (a) This section only applies to the South Fork Irrigation District. For the purpose of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) “Corporation” means any legal entity, public or private, properly organized under the laws of the state in which it was created, that is allowed to own real property in California. (2) “District” means the South Fork Irrigation District. (3) “Legal representative” means the person authorized to act for purposes of this section for or on behalf of a corporation, estate, or trust holding title to land within the district. (4) “Residency area” means land within the district or land within five miles of any district boundary. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 21100, the board of directors of the district may adopt a resolution that authorizes a person to be a director if the person, at the time of the person’s nomination or appointment and through the person’s entire term, meets all of the following requirements: (1) Is a registered voter in California. (2) Resides within the residency area. (3) Is an owner of real property within the division the person represents or the owner’s legal representative. (c) Notwithstanding the adoption of a resolution pursuant to subdivision (b), the registered voters in the district may request, in writing, that all of the directors who are appointed or elected subsequent to the receipt of the request be required to meet all of the requirements of Section 21100. The request shall be submitted to the board of directors. (d) If the board of directors determines that at least 25 percent of the registered voters in the district have signed the request submitted pursuant to subdivision (c), all of the directors who are appointed or elected subsequent to the receipt of the request shall meet all of the requirements of Section 21100. (e) Before a legal representative may declare the legal representative’s candidacy or be appointed to serve as a director under this section, the person shall present to the district a copy of that person’s authority that shall be kept and filed with the returns of the election or the certificate of appointment. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 628, Sec. 1. (SB 692) Effective January 1, 2024.) - 21101. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [21100 - 21104] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Elective officers must take office as soon as they qualify, except for officers elected at a general district election, who take office at noon on the first Friday in December after that election.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [21100 - 21104] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21101. Notwithstanding Sections 10505 and 10554 of the Elections Code, elective officers, irrespective of the method of their selection, take office as soon as they qualify, except that officers elected at a general district election take office at noon on the first Friday in December next following the general district election. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 226. Effective January 1, 1995.) - 21102. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [21100 - 21104] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Each elective officer must take and sign the official oath, file it with the district office, and execute the required bond before the first Friday in December after the general district election.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [21100 - 21104] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21102. Prior to the first Friday in December next following the general district election each elective officer shall take and subscribe the official oath and file it in the office of the district and execute the bond required of him or her. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1195, Sec. 26.1. Effective January 1, 1994.) - 21104. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [21100 - 21104] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Each elective officer after the formation election serves a four-year term, unless a successor qualifies and takes office sooner.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Qualification and Tenure [21100 - 21104] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21104. The term of office of each elective officer subsequent to the officers elected at the formation election is four years or until his successor qualifies and takes office. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 2019.) - 21120. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Consolidation and Segregation [21120 - 21124] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A board may combine certain district offices and positions.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Consolidation and Segregation [21120 - 21124] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21120. A board may consolidate any two or more of the offices of assessor, collector, and treasurer. The board may consolidate any two or more of the positions of secretary, engineer, manager, assistant engineer or assistant manager, and may combine any one or more of these positions with the offices of assessor, collector or treasurer. (Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 618.) - 21121. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Consolidation and Segregation [21120 - 21124] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
An order of consolidation must be made at least 120 days before a general election and takes effect at that election.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Consolidation and Segregation [21120 - 21124] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21121. The order of consolidation shall be made at least 120 days prior to a general election and shall take effect at said election. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 2019.) - 21122. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Consolidation and Segregation [21120 - 21124] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A board may segregate consolidated offices at least 120 days before a general district election.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Consolidation and Segregation [21120 - 21124] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21122. A board may at least 120 days before a general district election segregate consolidated offices, and each office so segregated shall be filled at said election. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 2019.) - 21123. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Consolidation and Segregation [21120 - 21124] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A board may decide, at least 90 days before a general district election, to fill the offices of assessor, collector, or treasurer by appointment instead of election, and appointees do not have to be district residents or electors.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Consolidation and Segregation [21120 - 21124] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21123. A board may, at least 90 days before a general district election, determine that the offices of assessor, collector, or treasurer or any of them shall be filled by appointment by the board to serve at its pleasure rather than being filled by election. A person so appointed need not be a resident or elector of the district. (Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 184.) - 21124. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Consolidation and Segregation [21120 - 21124] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A board may decide, at least 90 days before a general district election, to make appointive offices elected at the next district election.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Consolidation and Segregation [21120 - 21124] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21124. A board may, at least 90 days before a general district election, determine that the offices of assessor, collector, or treasurer or any of them that are currently appointive shall be filled by election at the next succeeding district election. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 206.) - 21141. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Official Bonds [21141 - 21147] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
If the board has not set different terms, the assessor, collector, and treasurer must give official bonds in set dollar amounts.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Official Bonds [21141 - 21147] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21141. When not otherwise provided by the board the bonds to be given by the following officers shall be in the following sums: (a) Assessor: Five thousand dollars ($5,000). (b) Collector: Twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). (c) Treasurer: One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21142. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Official Bonds [21141 - 21147] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The board may set bond amounts for specified officers and persons, and the amounts must fit the district’s conditions.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Official Bonds [21141 - 21147] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21142. The board may fix the bonds to be given by the following officers and persons to suit the conditions of the district within the following sums: (a) Treasurer: Five thousand dollars ($5,000) to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). (b) Collector: Five thousand dollars ($5,000) to twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). (c) Secretary: Any sum. (d) Custodian of a special fund: Any sum. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21142.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Official Bonds [21141 - 21147] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
If one person holds the assessor, collector, and treasurer offices in a district, the board may set a single bond for all three offices.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Official Bonds [21141 - 21147] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21142.5. If the offices of assessor, collector, and treasurer in any district are held by one person, the board may fix one bond to cover all three offices within the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 581.) - 21143. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Official Bonds [21141 - 21147] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Official bonds must follow the prescribed county-officer bond form, and the district may pay the premiums.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Official Bonds [21141 - 21147] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21143. All bonds shall be in the form prescribed for the official bonds of county officers, and the premiums may be paid by the district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21145. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Official Bonds [21141 - 21147] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
All bonds must be approved by the board.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Official Bonds [21141 - 21147] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21145. All bonds shall be approved by the board. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 771, Sec. 3.) - 21146. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Official Bonds [21141 - 21147] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Each named officer is liable on the officer’s bond for a wilful violation of any express duty.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Official Bonds [21141 - 21147] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21146. Each officer herein named shall be liable upon his bond for his wilful violation of any express duty. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21147. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Official Bonds [21141 - 21147] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
If a district is appointed fiscal agent of or by the United States for a federal reclamation project, each officer must execute an additional bond in the amount required by the Secretary of the Interior.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Official Bonds [21141 - 21147] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21147. If any district is appointed fiscal agent of or by the United States in connection with any Federal reclamation project, each officer shall execute an additional bond, in the sum required by the Secretary of the Interior, conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of his office and the faithful discharge by the district of its duties under the appointment; and the bond may be sued upon by the United States or any person injured by the failure of the officer or the district to perform promptly and completely his or its respective duties. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21165. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Compensation [21165 - 21166.5] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The board must set the compensation paid to all officers.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Compensation [21165 - 21166.5] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21165. The board shall fix the compensation to be paid to all officers. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21166. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Compensation [21165 - 21166.5] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A director is entitled to compensation for board service or acting under board orders, plus actual and necessary expenses in those circumstances.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Compensation [21165 - 21166.5] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21166. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a director, for sitting on the board or acting under its orders, shall receive both of the following: (a) (1) Except as specified in paragraphs (2) and (3), compensation not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) per day, not exceeding six days in any calendar month. (2) In districts that produce or distribute electric power, one of the following methods of compensation: (A) Compensation not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) per day. (B) A monthly salary of not to exceed six hundred dollars ($600) per month. (C) Annual compensation not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). Any annual compensation pursuant to this subparagraph shall be fixed by the adoption of an ordinance pursuant to Sections 20203 to 20207, inclusive. (3) Districts containing 500,000 acres or more are governed by Section 22840. (b) Actual and necessary expenses when acting under the orders of the board. For purposes of this section, the determination of whether a director’s activities on any specific day are compensable shall be made pursuant to Article 2.3 (commencing with Section 53232) of Chapter 2 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code. Reimbursement for these expenses is subject to Sections 53232.2 and 53232.3 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 700, Sec. 29. Effective January 1, 2006.) - 21166.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Compensation [21165 - 21166.5] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A director may join certain benefit plans, and may authorize payroll deductions to cover part of the premium.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Compensation [21165 - 21166.5] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21166.5. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 21166, a director may participate in any plan for group insurance, group annuities, social security, medical and hospital service or any other authorized program which has been adopted and carried into effect for the benefit of all such officers and employees, including directors, as accept the same and authorize the board to make any necessary deductions from their compensation for payment of a portion of the premium thereon. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 142.) - 21185. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Deputies and Employees [21185 - 21190] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1206. )
The board must employ needed agents, officers, and employees, and set their duties and salaries.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Deputies and Employees [21185 - 21190] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1206. ) ## 21185. The board shall: (a) Employ agents, officers, and employees as required. (b) Prescribe their duties and fix their salaries. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21186. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Deputies and Employees [21185 - 21190] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1206. )
The board must approve or reject the number of deputies, may remove deputies for good cause or lack of work or funds, and must fix and alter deputies’ salaries.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Deputies and Employees [21185 - 21190] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1206. ) ## 21186. The board shall: (a) Approve and reject as to number deputies of elective and appointive officers. (b) Remove any deputies for good cause or for lack of work or funds. (c) Fix and alter the salaries of all deputies. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21187. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Deputies and Employees [21185 - 21190] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1206. )
The treasurer and collector may appoint deputies, but only within the board’s limit and as needed. The appointments must be in writing and filed with the district, and the deputies must take and file the required oath before starting work.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Deputies and Employees [21185 - 21190] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1206. ) ## 21187. The treasurer and collector may appoint as many deputies within the number allowed by the board as may be necessary for the discharge of the duties of their offices, the deputies to hold office at the pleasure of the appointing officer and subject to the powers of the board. Appointments shall be in writing and filed in the office of the district. These deputies shall take and file an oath in the manner required of their principals before assuming the duties of office. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21188. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Deputies and Employees [21185 - 21190] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1206. )
The board must let the assessor have enough deputies to finish the assessment in the March-to-August period, and it must set each deputy’s compensation only for time actually worked in that period.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Deputies and Employees [21185 - 21190] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1206. ) ## 21188. The board shall allow the assessor as many deputies, to be appointed by him, as will in the judgment of the board enable him to complete the assessment between the first Monday in March and the first Monday in August each year. The compensation shall be fixed by the board for each deputy for the time actually engaged; provided, that no allowance shall be made but for work performed between the first Monday in March and the first Monday in August. (Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1206.) - 21189. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Deputies and Employees [21185 - 21190] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1206. )
The board may set up and fund group insurance, group annuities, or medical and hospital service plans for eligible district officers and employees who accept them and authorize payroll deductions.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Deputies and Employees [21185 - 21190] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1206. ) ## 21189. The board may adopt and carry into effect a contract or contracts of group insurance, a system of group annuities, a system of medical and hospital service, or any two or more of these, for the benefit of such of the officers, including directors, and employees of the district as accept the same and who have authorized the board to make any necessary deductions from their compensation for the payment of a portion of the premium thereon. Contracts of group insurance, systems of group annuities, or systems of medical and hospital service, which include benefits to dependents of officers and employees or retired officers and employees are contracts of group insurance, systems of group annuities, or systems of medical and hospital service for the benefit of officers and employees for the purposes of this section. The board may make such deductions, and may pay the remainder of such premiums from any funds of the district not required to be devoted to a specific purpose. The board may pay such portion of the premiums thereon or attributable thereto as it determines to be advisable. The board may arrange or contract for a contract or contracts of group insurance, a system of group annuities, or a system of medical and hospital service, or any two or more of these, with any private or public agency, nonprofit membership corporation, or any insurance company or agent authorized by or pursuant to law to transact such business within this State. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the provisions of Chapter 250, Statutes of 1939, or of Section 1157 of the Government Code insofar as such provisions apply to districts and officers and employees thereof. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 211.) - 21190. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Deputies and Employees [21185 - 21190] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1206. )
District employees are treated as permanent or temporary based on the expected and actual length of employment, with the board able to designate permanent status.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Deputies and Employees [21185 - 21190] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1206. ) ## 21190. Employees of districts are permanent employees if employed to fill positions which, in the judgment of the board, normally require more than six months employment in each year. Employees employed for temporary or indefinite periods are temporary employees for any period up to six months and thereafter, unless designated as permanent employees by the board. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1277.) - 21196. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Misconduct [21196- 21196.] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
An officer named in this section may be removed from office if they willfully violate an express duty provided here.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Officers [21100 - 21196] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Misconduct [21196- 21196.] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21196. For any wilful violation of any express duty herein provided for by any officer herein named he shall be subject to removal from office by proceedings brought in the superior court of the office county by any assessment payer of the district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21265. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Selecting Officers in Certain Cases [21265 - 21285] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Appointments to Fill Vacancies [21265 - 21266] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The county board of supervisors must fill director vacancies by appointment, and appointed directors must run in the next general district election.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Selecting Officers in Certain Cases [21265 - 21285] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Appointments to Fill Vacancies [21265 - 21266] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21265. The board of supervisors of the office county shall fill by appointment vacancies in the offices of directors, provided that any such appointed directors shall be required to run for election in the next succeeding general district election. If within 60 days after a vacancy on the board of directors occurs the board of supervisors has failed to fill such vacancy, a special election may be called by the board of directors and held in the division affected, for the purpose of filling such vacancy. In the event there are more than two candidates at such special election, only a plurality will be required for election. The candidate elected at such special election shall fill the unexpired term of the vacating director. (Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 840, Sec. 6.) - 21265.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Selecting Officers in Certain Cases [21265 - 21285] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Appointments to Fill Vacancies [21265 - 21266] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Vacancies on the board of directors elected under Section 21551 must be filled under Government Code Section 1780, despite any other law.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Selecting Officers in Certain Cases [21265 - 21285] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Appointments to Fill Vacancies [21265 - 21266] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21265.5. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all vacancies on the board of directors elected pursuant to Section 21551 shall be filled pursuant to Section 1780 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1059.) - 21266. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Selecting Officers in Certain Cases [21265 - 21285] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Appointments to Fill Vacancies [21265 - 21266] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A board must appoint replacements for vacancies in the assessor, collector, and treasurer offices; if it does not act within 40 days, the county board of supervisors must make the appointment.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Selecting Officers in Certain Cases [21265 - 21285] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Appointments to Fill Vacancies [21265 - 21266] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21266. A board shall fill by appointment vacancies in the offices of assessor, collector, and treasurer. If the board fails to make an appointment within 40 days, the board of supervisors of the office county shall make the appointment. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21285. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Selecting Officers in Certain Cases [21265 - 21285] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Appointments in Certain Districts [21285- 21285.] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 246. )
If a district has 15 or fewer voters when notice of a general district election is published, the election is not held and offices are filled by appointment.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Selecting Officers in Certain Cases [21265 - 21285] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Appointments in Certain Districts [21285- 21285.] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 246. ) ## 21285. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in any district where there are not more than 15 voters at such time as the publication of notice of a general district election, no such general district election shall be held, and all offices shall be filled by appointment pursuant to Section 10515 of the Elections Code. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 227. Effective January 1, 1995.) - 21375. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. The Board [21375 - 21387] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The directors must meet and organize as a board on the specified dates, and they may handle other district business at that meeting.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. The Board [21375 - 21387] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21375. On the first Tuesday after the original directors qualify, and on the day on which the board holds its first regular monthly meeting after the first Friday in December of the year in which a general district election is held, the directors shall meet and organize as a board and may transact any other business of the district. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1195, Sec. 27. Effective January 1, 1994.) - 21376. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. The Board [21375 - 21387] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
At its organization meeting, the board must elect a president from its members and appoint a secretary.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. The Board [21375 - 21387] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21376. At its organization meeting the board shall elect a president from its members and appoint a secretary, who shall each hold office during the pleasure of the board. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21377. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. The Board [21375 - 21387] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The board must hold a regular meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at the district office.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. The Board [21375 - 21387] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21377. The board shall hold a regular meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at the district office. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21377.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. The Board [21375 - 21387] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The Tri-Dam Project Board may hold no more than four regular meetings a year at specified office locations, must adopt a resolution naming its office locations, and must follow the Brown Act for notice and conduct of those meetings.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. The Board [21375 - 21387] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21377.5. (a) (1) Notwithstanding Section 21377 of this code or Section 54954 of the Government Code or any other provision of law, the Board of Directors of the Tri-Dam Project, which is composed of the directors of the Oakdale Irrigation District and the South San Joaquin Irrigation District, may hold no more than four regular meetings annually at a Tri-Dam Project office that is located in Sonora, California, or Strawberry, California, or within 30 miles of either city. (2) The Board of Directors of the Tri-Dam Project shall adopt, at a regular Tri-Dam Project meeting, a resolution that designates Tri-Dam Project office locations. (b) The notice and conduct of these meetings shall comply with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code). (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 26, Sec. 1. (AB 2748) Effective January 1, 2025.) - 21378. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. The Board [21375 - 21387] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The board may set its regular monthly meeting day or days by resolution entered in its minutes, but any change does not take effect until the proposed resolution is published once a week for two successive weeks in a newspaper in the office county.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. The Board [21375 - 21387] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21378. The board, however, may by resolution entered upon its minutes fix any day of the month for its regular monthly meeting, or if more than one regular meeting is to be held each month it may fix the days for such regular meetings. When more than one regular meeting is held each month, the day of the first such meeting in January is the regular monthly meeting day in January for the purposes of this division. The change shall not be effective until the resolution proposing it has been published once a week for two successive weeks in a newspaper published in the office county. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 2019.) - 21382. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. The Board [21375 - 21387] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Board meetings must be open to the public and follow the Ralph M. Brown Act.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. The Board [21375 - 21387] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21382. All meetings of the board shall be public and shall be conducted in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1 of Division 2 of TItle 5 of the Government Code). (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 83, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1999.) - 21383. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. The Board [21375 - 21387] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The board has a quorum with three directors, or two directors in districts that have only three director offices.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. The Board [21375 - 21387] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21383. The number of directors required to constitute a quorum of the board and to concur on all questions except a motion to adjourn or a motion to adjourn to a stated time is three except in districts where there are only three offices of director, in which case the required number is two. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21384. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. The Board [21375 - 21387] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A smaller number of directors than a quorum may adjourn from day to day.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. The Board [21375 - 21387] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21384. A smaller number of directors than a quorum may adjourn from day to day. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21385. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. The Board [21375 - 21387] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The board has the power, and also the duty, to manage and conduct the district’s business and affairs, unless another specific provision says otherwise.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. The Board [21375 - 21387] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21385. The board except as otherwise specifically provided has the power and it shall be its duty to manage and conduct the business and affairs of the district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21386. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. The Board [21375 - 21387] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
At its organization meeting, the board may elect a vice president in addition to a president, and that vice president may perform the president’s duties when the president is absent or unable to act.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. The Board [21375 - 21387] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21386. At its organization meeting, the board may elect, in addition to a president, a vice president who shall have the power to perform all the duties of the president in the absence of the president, or in the event of his inability to perform such duties. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 698.) - 21387. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. The Board [21375 - 21387] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
If the board president is absent or unable to act and no vice president has been elected, the board majority may choose a president pro tempore from among its members.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 3. The Board [21375 - 21387] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21387. When the president of the board is absent or unable to act at any meeting of the board and no vice president has been elected, the majority of the board may elect a president pro tempore from its members, who shall have the power to perform all the duties of the president of the board until he is replaced or until the president of the board returns to the performance of his duties. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 698.) - 21400. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. District Office [21400 - 21405] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Each district must have its office established and kept at a fixed place chosen by the board; the office does not have to be inside the district.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. District Office [21400 - 21405] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21400. The office of each district shall be established and kept at a fixed place, determined by its board, which place need not be within the district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21401. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. District Office [21400 - 21405] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The board must set the hours when the district office is open to the public.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. District Office [21400 - 21405] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21401. The board shall fix the time during which the office of the district shall be open to the public. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21402. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. District Office [21400 - 21405] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The district must make its records open to public inspection while the district office is open to the public.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. District Office [21400 - 21405] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21402. All records of the district shall be open to public inspection during the hours when the office of the district is open to the public. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21403. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. District Office [21400 - 21405] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A district may destroy a record if it follows the referenced Government Code chapter.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. District Office [21400 - 21405] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21403. A district may destroy a record pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 60200) of Division 1 of Title 6 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 158, Sec. 37. Effective January 1, 2006.) - 21404. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. District Office [21400 - 21405] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The board must adopt a seal for the district.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. District Office [21400 - 21405] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21404. The board shall adopt a seal for the district. (Added by renumbering Section 21403 by Stats. 1955, Ch. 610.) - 21405. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. District Office [21400 - 21405] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A district board in existence on the section’s effective date must file a certificate with the Secretary of State by January 1, 1964, unless it may file the formation order instead.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 3. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION [21100 - 21405] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. District Office [21400 - 21405] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21405. The board of a district in existence on the effective date of this section shall file a certificate with the Secretary of State on or before January 1, 1964, listing: (a) The name of the district. (b) The date of formation. (c) The county or counties in which the district is located, and a description of the boundaries of the district, or reference to a map showing such boundaries, which map shall be attached to the certificate, or reference to the county recorder’s office where a description of such boundaries has been recorded. If the order declaring the district formed contains all of the information required to be in the certificate, the board may file a copy of the order in lieu of the certificate. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 457.) - 21550. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Each district must contain five divisions, unless a more recent specified order provides otherwise.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21550. Each district shall contain five divisions unless otherwise provided by the more recent of: (a) The order on final hearing on the formation petition. (b) An order made pursuant to this article. (c) An order made pursuant to Article 2 of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21551. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Directors are elected by the division they represent, unless a more recent specified order says otherwise.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21551. Directors shall be elected by the division each represents unless otherwise provided by the more recent of: (a) The order on final hearing on the formation petition. (b) An order made pursuant to this article. (c) An order made pursuant to Article 2 of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21552. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
This section allows an irrigation district’s divisions to be changed to three or five, and allows the method of electing directors to be changed to election at large, by divisions, or both.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21552. As provided in this article the number of divisions may be changed to three or five or the method of electing directors may be changed to election by the district at large or by divisions, or both changes may be made simultaneously. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21552.1. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The local agency formation commission may approve a consolidation or reorganization that sets the board at 7, 9, or 11 directors, and the board may later leave a vacancy unfilled if the remaining directors vote to do so and the total board size is over five.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21552.1. (a) Notwithstanding Sections 21550, 21551 and 21552, the local agency formation commission, in approving either a consolidation of districts or the reorganization of two or more districts into a single irrigation district may, pursuant to subdivisions (k) and (n) of Section 56886 of the Government Code, increase the number of directors to serve on the board of directors of the consolidated or reorganized district to 7, 9, or 11, who shall be members of the board of directors of the districts to be consolidated or reorganized as of the effective date of the consolidation or reorganization. (b) Upon the expiration of the terms of the members of the board of directors of the consolidated district, or a district reorganized as described in subdivision (a), whose terms first expire following the effective date of the consolidation or reorganization, the total number of members on the board of directors shall be reduced until the number equals the number of members permitted by the principal act of the consolidated or reorganized district, or any larger number as may be specified by the local agency formation commission in approving the consolidation or reorganization. (c) In addition to the powers granted under Section 1780 of the Government Code, in the event of a vacancy on the board of directors of the consolidated district or a district reorganized as described in subdivision (a) at which time the total number of directors is greater than five, the board of directors may, by majority vote of the remaining members of the board, choose not to fill the vacancy. In that event, the total membership of the board of directors shall be reduced by one board member. Upon making the determination not to fill a vacancy, the board of directors shall notify the board of supervisors of its decision. (d) For the purposes of this section: “consolidation” means consolidation, as defined in Section 56030 of the Government Code; “district” or “special district” means district or special district, as defined in Section 56036 of the Government Code; and “reorganization” means reorganization, as defined in Section 56073 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 172, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 2007.) - 21553. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The board must order a change in the district’s divisions or director-election method, or increase directors from three to five, if a qualifying petition is filed at least 85 days before a general district election.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21553. The board shall order a change in the number of divisions or the method of electing directors, or both, or increase the number of directors from three to five in a district without divisions, if a petition therefor, signed by a majority of the holders of title to all of the land who are also the holders of title to a majority in value of the land, is filed in the district office at least 85 days before a general district election. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 212, Sec. 1. Effective July 15, 1992.) - 21554. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The board must submit a proposal to change the number of divisions, the method of electing directors, or both, at a general district election or special election when one of the stated triggers applies.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21554. The board shall submit at a general district election or at a special election a proposal for a change in the number of divisions or the method of electing directors or both when either: (a) At least 120 days before the general district election a petition for the submission of a proposal therefor set forth in the petition, signed by at least 500 holders of title to land who are also the holders of title to at least 20 percent in value of all of the land, is filed in the district office. (b) At least 90 days before the general district election the board adopts a resolution for the submission of a proposal therefor set forth in the resolution. (c) The board by resolution calls a special election to be held in the district for submission of a proposal therefor set forth in the resolution. (Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 209.) - 21555. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Notices required for a proposal at the general district election must state the proposed change or changes to be shown on the ballot.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21555. With regard to submitting a proposal at the general district election, the notices required by Section 12112 of the Elections Code shall contain a statement of the change or changes proposed to appear on the ballot. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 588, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2007.) - 21555.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Notice of a special election must state the election’s purpose, day, hours, and polling places, and it must be posted and published for specified minimum periods.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21555.5. (a) Notice of a special election called pursuant to Section 21554 shall specify the purpose of the election and the day, hours, and polling places in each precinct for holding the election, and shall be posted in three public places in each election precinct in the district for at least 20 days and published in a newspaper published in the county once a week for at least three successive weeks. (b) The election shall be held and the result determined and declared as nearly as practicable in conformity with general district elections. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 209.) - 21556. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Each proposal must be stated on the ballot, and the voting method must be as nearly as practicable consistent with bond election procedures.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21556. Each proposal shall be stated on the ballot, and the method of voting on it shall be as nearly as practicable in conformity with the provisions relating to bond elections. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21557. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
If the proposal passes the required voter majorities, the board must order the changes in line with the proposal.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21557. If a proposal receives the approval of a majority of the voters voting on it in the district and also a majority of the voters voting on it in each of a majority of the divisions, the board shall order the change or changes in accordance with the proposal. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21558. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
If an order changes how directors are elected, all later-elected directors in the district must be elected under that order.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21558. If an order made pursuant to this article changes the method of electing directors, all directors thereafter elected in the district shall be elected as provided in the order. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21559. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
If an order under this article changes the number of divisions, the board must promptly redivide the district into the number of divisions set in the order.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21559. If an order made pursuant to this article changes the number of divisions, the board shall forthwith redivide the district into the number of divisions specified in the order. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21560. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
If an order changes the number of divisions, all directors’ terms end at noon on the first Friday in December after the next general district election, and the newly elected directors must classify themselves and set their term lengths at their first meeting.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21560. If an order made pursuant to this article changes the number of divisions, the terms of office of all directors shall expire at noon on the first Friday in December following the next general district election after the order, and the directors elected at that election shall be equal in number to the number of divisions as changed and these directors shall at their first meeting classify themselves and determine the length of their respective terms in the manner provided in subdivision (c) of Section 10505 of the Elections Code. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 229. Effective January 1, 1995.) - 21561. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Jackson Valley Irrigation District directors must be nominated and elected at large.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21561. Notwithstanding Sections 21550 and 21551, or any other provision of law to the contrary, directors of the Jackson Valley Irrigation District shall be nominated and elected at large. All vacancies in the offices of directors of the Jackson Valley Irrigation District shall be filled pursuant to Section 1780 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1059.) - 21562. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A district with no divisions and a three-member board may increase its directors from three to five by following this article’s procedure.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21562. Notwithstanding Section 21550, if a district contains no divisions and the board consists of three members, without establishing divisions the district may increase the number of directors from three to five by following the procedure set forth in this article. (Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 178.) - 21562.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
This section lets the Alta Irrigation District board change from five to seven directors and adjust election divisions, but it also sets notice, timing, quorum, boundary, and petition rules.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550 - 21562.5] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21562.5. (a) This section applies to the Alta Irrigation District. (b) Notwithstanding Section 21550, the board of directors of the district may adopt a resolution that increases the number of directors and the divisions from which they are elected from five to seven in accordance with this section. (c) Notwithstanding Section 21383, if the number of district directors is increased from five to seven pursuant to this section, the number of directors required to constitute a quorum of the board and to concur on all questions, except a motion to adjourn or a motion to adjourn to a stated time, is four. (d) (1) The board of directors shall, by resolution, adjust the boundaries of any divisions so that the divisions are, as far as practicable, equal in population and comply with the applicable provisions of Section 1973 of Title 42 of the United States Code, as amended. In establishing the boundaries of the district, the board may give consideration to all of the following factors: (A) Topography. (B) Geography. (C) Cohesiveness, contiguity, integrity, and compactness of territory. (D) Community of interest of the district. (2) The resolution requires the vote of not less than a majority of the directors for adoption. (3) At the time of, or after, any annexation of territory to the district, the board of directors shall designate, by resolution, the division of which the annexed territory shall be a part. (4) No change in division boundaries may be made within 180 days preceding the election of any director. (5) (A) A change in division boundaries shall not affect the term of office of any director. (B) If division boundaries are adjusted, the director of the division whose boundaries have been adjusted, shall continue to be the director of the division bearing the number of his or her division as formerly comprised until the office becomes vacant by means of term expiration or otherwise, whether or not the director is a resident within the boundaries of the division as adjusted. (6) The successor to the office in a division whose boundaries have been adjusted shall be a resident and voter of that division. (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit or restrict the district from adjusting the boundaries of any divisions whenever the governing body of the district determines that a sufficient change in population has occurred that makes it desirable in the opinion of the governing body to adjust the boundaries of any divisions, or whenever any territory is added to or excluded from the district. (e) (1) Before considering the adoption of a resolution pursuant to subdivision (b), the board of directors shall provide at least 45 days notice of the public hearing at which the board proposes to act on the resolution. The notice of the public hearing shall be provided by placing a display advertisement of at least one-eighth page in a newspaper of general circulation in each county and incorporated city in which territory of the district is located for three weeks pursuant to Section 6063 of the Government Code. The public hearing shall be held at least 45 days after the first publication of the notice. (2) The notice required by paragraph (1) shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: (A) A statement that the board of directors will consider a resolution to change from five to seven the number of directors of the district and the divisions from which they are elected. (B) The phone number and address of an individual that interested persons may contact to receive additional information about the resolution. (C) The date, time, and location of the public hearing. (D) Notice that the resolution will be effective for the next district elections occurring at least 180 days after adoption of the resolution unless a petition protesting the resolution containing the signatures of not less than 10 percent of the registered qualified voters of the district is filed with the secretary of the district within 30 days from the date of the adoption of the resolution in the same manner and subject to the same requirements as are set forth in Sections 3754, 3755, and 3755.5 of the Elections Code, except that all elections referred to in those sections and officers of the county mentioned in those sections shall be construed to refer to general or special district elections and to comparable officers of the district; and the heading of the proposed referendum shall be in substantially the following form: “Referendum Against a Resolution Passed by the Board of Directors of the Alta Irrigation District Changing From Five to Seven the Number of Directors of the District and the Divisions From Which They Are Elected.” (f) This section shall become operative only if Assembly Bill 2536 of the 1993–94 Regular Session is not enacted or does not become operative. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1134, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1995. Note: The operational condition in subd. (f) was satisfied (before Jan. 1, 1995).) - 21575. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Some districts may abolish divisions if they are small enough and have few electors; districts with 15 or fewer voter-freeholders may not have divisions.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21575. Any district having less than 2,500 acres within its boundaries, having less than 100 electors residing within it, and having only three divisions may abolish the divisions in it pursuant to this article. Any district having not more than 15 freeholders who are voters shall have no divisions. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 454, Sec. 2.) - 21576. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The district board may petition the county supervisors to abolish the district’s divisions.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21576. The board of the district may petition the board of supervisors of the principal county for an order by the board of supervisors abolishing the divisions in the district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21577. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The board of supervisors must determine whether the district has less than 2,500 acres, fewer than 100 resident electors, and only three divisions.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21577. The board of supervisors shall thereupon find whether or not there are less than 2,500 acres in the district, less than 100 electors residing in it, and only three divisions in it. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 454, Sec. 3.) - 21578. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
If the board of supervisors finds all required matters are affirmative, it may order that the district have no divisions.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21578. If the board of supervisors finds as to all of such matters in the affirmative, it may order that there shall be no divisions in the district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21579. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
After the order is made, the district has no divisions, and district directors must be chosen at large from the whole district and meet the stated voter/freeholder qualification.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21579. Upon the making of the order, there shall be no divisions in the district, the directors of the district need only be voters and freeholders in the district, and the directors of the district shall be elected, and appointed to fill vacancies, at large from the whole district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21580. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The district must have three directors after the order is adopted, and director candidates must be nominated and elected for a specific office.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21580. From the adoption of the order the district shall have three directors, and the offices of the directors shall have the numbers formerly identifying the division represented by each director, or if none, last incumbent director, and candidates for election for director shall be nominated and elected for a particular office. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21581. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The making of the order does not change any term of office.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21581. The making of the order does not change any term of office. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21582. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A majority of electors in a district with no divisions may file a signed petition in the district office asking the board to establish divisions, but it must be done at least 120 days before any general district election.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21582. At least 120 days before any general district election a majority of the electors in the district having no divisions may file in the district office a petition signed by them requesting the board to establish divisions. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 2019.) - 21583. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A petition must show that dividing the district into three roughly equal divisions is expedient and that directors will be elected from those divisions.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21583. The petition shall contain a showing that it is expedient to divide the district into three divisions as nearly equal in area and population as may be practicable and to elect the directors of the district therefrom. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21584. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The board may investigate the facts in a petition and must hear evidence supporting or opposing the showing made in the petition.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21584. The board may independently investigate whether or not the facts are consistent with the showing made in the petition and shall hear any evidence produced to sustain or disprove the showing. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21585. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Within 30 days after a petition is filed, the board must decide whether dividing the district into three divisions is expedient and whether to elect the district’s directors from those divisions.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21585. Within 30 days after the filing of the petition the board shall find whether or not it is expedient to divide the district into three divisions as nearly equal in area and population as may be practicable and to elect the directors of the district therefrom. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21586. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
If the board finds in the affirmative, it must order the district divided into three divisions and establish those divisions as soon as possible.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21586. If the board finds in the affirmative, it shall forthwith order the establishment of divisions in the district and divide the district into three divisions as nearly equal in area and population as may be practicable. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21587. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
At the next general district election after the order is made, directors must be elected at large in the district, with one director representing each division.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21587. At the general district election next following the making of the order directors shall be elected at large in the district, one director to represent each division. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 2019.) - 21605. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
For districts where directors are elected by divisions, the board of directors must adjust division boundaries by resolution.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Abolition and Reestablishment of Divisions [21575 - 21605] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21605. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, subdivision (b) applies to districts in which directors are elected by divisions. (b) The board of directors shall, by resolution, adjust the boundaries of any divisions pursuant to Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 22000) of Division 21 of the Elections Code. (Added by renumbering Section 21065 by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 557. (AB 731) Effective January 1, 2016.) - 21606. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Division and Precinct Boundaries [21606 - 21608] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
If land is excluded from a district after formation, the board may reestablish the division boundaries, if it thinks that is desirable and at least 120 days before any district election.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Division and Precinct Boundaries [21606 - 21608] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21606. When land is excluded from a district after its formation, if the board deems it desirable, but not less than 120 days before any election in the district, it may reestablish the boundaries of the divisions within the district. (Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 1045, Sec. 10.) - 21607. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Division and Precinct Boundaries [21606 - 21608] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
If land is added to a district after formation, the board must redraw the division boundaries at least 120 days before any district election.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Division and Precinct Boundaries [21606 - 21608] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21607. When land is included within a district after its formation, its board shall, not less than 120 days before any election in the district, reestablish the boundaries of the divisions within the district so as to include the included land therein and so as to make the divisions as nearly equal in size and population as may be practicable. (Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 1045, Sec. 11.) - 21608. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Division and Precinct Boundaries [21606 - 21608] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
If land is added to a district less than 120 days before an election, voters in that area cannot vote in that election.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550 - 21608] ( Heading of Chapter 1 amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1398. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Division and Precinct Boundaries [21606 - 21608] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21608. When land is included within a district after its formation and less than 120 days before an election, the voters in the area included shall not be entitled to vote at the election. (Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 1045, Sec. 12.) - 21925. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Bond Elections [21925 - 21935] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The board must call a bond election after determining the bond amount, so voters can decide whether to authorize bonds.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Bond Elections [21925 - 21935] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21925. After an order determining the amount of bonds which should be issued, the board shall call a bond election to submit to the voters a proposal of whether or not bonds in the amount determined in the order should be authorized when either: (a) The board so determines. (b) The board receives a petition requesting the election signed by either: (1) A majority in number of the holders of title to land who are also the holders of title to a majority in value of all of the land. (2) Five hundred or more persons, each of whom is either an elector or a holder of title to land and which petitioners include the holders of title to not less than 20 per cent in value of all of the land. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21926. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Bond Elections [21925 - 21935] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A bond election notice must be published in a county newspaper once a week for at least three consecutive weeks.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Bond Elections [21925 - 21935] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21926. Notice of a bond election shall be given by publication of the notice, in some newspaper published in the office county, once a week for at least three successive weeks. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 667.) - 21927. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Bond Elections [21925 - 21935] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A notice of a bond election must state the election date, hours, polling places in each precinct, and the amount of bonds proposed.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Bond Elections [21925 - 21935] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21927. Notice of a bond election shall specify: (a) The day, hours, and polling places in each precinct for holding the election. (b) The amount of bonds proposed to be issued. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21928. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Bond Elections [21925 - 21935] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
At a bond election, multiple bond proposals may be placed separately on the same ballot if the cost estimates, commission report, and election notices have been prepared for them.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Bond Elections [21925 - 21935] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21928. At a bond election several proposals as to the issuance of bonds may be submitted separately on the same ballot if: (a) Estimates of the cost of the respective projects have been made. (b) The commission has reported thereon. (c) The respective proposals have been stated in the notices of the election. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21929. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Bond Elections [21925 - 21935] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Ballots must include a general statement of the proposals and the amount of bonds proposed for each purpose; an informal wording defect does not invalidate the election.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Bond Elections [21925 - 21935] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21929. The ballots shall contain a general statement of the proposals to be voted on, including the amount of bonds proposed to be issued for each purpose, but an informality in the statement shall not vitiate the election. To the right of or below each proposal, the words “Yes” and “No” shall be printed on separate lines, with voting targets. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 303, Sec. 38. (AB 1512) Effective January 1, 2026.) - 21930. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Bond Elections [21925 - 21935] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Bond election ballots must include voter instructions consistent with Section 13204 of the Elections Code.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Bond Elections [21925 - 21935] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21930. Bond election ballots shall include instructions to voters that are consistent with the requirements of Section 13204 of the Elections Code. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 303, Sec. 40. (AB 1512) Effective January 1, 2026.) - 21931. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Bond Elections [21925 - 21935] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
At a bond election, voters must cast a vote for or against a proposal by fully selecting the voting target next to either “Yes” or “No.”
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Bond Elections [21925 - 21935] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21931. The voters shall vote for or against any proposal at a bond election by completely selecting the voting target next to either “Yes” or “No,” respectively. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 303, Sec. 41. (AB 1512) Effective January 1, 2026.) - 21932. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Bond Elections [21925 - 21935] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Bond elections must be held and the result determined and declared, as nearly as practicable, in line with general district elections.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Bond Elections [21925 - 21935] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21932. Bond elections shall be held and the result determined and declared as nearly as practicable in conformity with general district elections. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 2019.) - 21933. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Bond Elections [21925 - 21935] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Bonds may be issued only if the bond election meets one of the listed voting and financing conditions.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Bond Elections [21925 - 21935] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21933. The issuance of bonds is authorized when, at a bond election, any of the following occurs: (a) Two-thirds of the votes cast on the proposal are “yes.” (b) A majority of the votes cast on the proposal are “yes” when the election was called pursuant to a petition sufficient to require it to be called. (c) A majority of the votes cast on the proposal are “Yes” when the bonds to be issued are payable both as to principal and interest solely from revenue and not directly or indirectly from assessments and the board finds that in its judgment the proposed revenues will each year, after deducting a reasonable allowance for the cost of operation and maintenance, if any, which must be paid from the revenues, be at least one and one-tenth times the debt service requirements for that year for principal, interest, sinking funds and reserve funds of all the bonds, including the bonds to be issued, payable from the revenues. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1020, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 1993.) - 21934. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Bond Elections [21925 - 21935] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
If a bond proposal fails to get enough votes, the vote result must be entered of record, and the proposal may be submitted again at a later bond election if a petition is presented to the board and signed as required for the earlier election.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Bond Elections [21925 - 21935] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21934. If the number of votes for any bond proposal is less than the number required to authorize the issuance of the bonds, the result of the vote shall be entered of record. The proposal may be again submitted at a bond election upon the presentation to the board of a petition for the subsequent election signed as required for the calling of the previous election. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 21935. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Bond Elections [21925 - 21935] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Informalities in how the election is conducted do not invalidate the election if it was fairly conducted.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550 - 21935] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Bond Elections [21925 - 21935] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 21935. No informalities in the conduct of the election shall invalidate the election if fairly conducted. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 22. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. )
In this section, “Department” means the Department of Water Resources unless otherwise specified.
## Water Code - WAT ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368. ) ## 22. “Department,” unless otherwise specified, means the Department of Water Resources. (Amended by Stats. 1956, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 52.) - 22075. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Water [22075 - 22079] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A district may do any act necessary to furnish sufficient water within the district for any beneficial use.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Water [22075 - 22079] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22075. A district may do any act necessary to furnish sufficient water in the district for any beneficial use. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 22076. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Water [22075 - 22079] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A district may do any act to put water under its control to beneficial use.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Water [22075 - 22079] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22076. A district may do any act in order to put to any beneficial use any water under its control. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 22077. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Water [22075 - 22079] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A district may deliver water for fire protection purposes.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Water [22075 - 22079] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22077. A district may deliver water for fire protection purposes. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 22078. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Water [22075 - 22079] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A district may manage water, including sewage waters, for its own use, its inhabitants, or owners of water rights in the district.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Water [22075 - 22079] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22078. A district may control, distribute, store, spread, sink, treat, purify, recapture and salvage any water including but not limited to sewage waters for the beneficial use or uses of the district or its inhabitants or the owners of rights to waters therein. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 719.) - 22078.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Water [22075 - 22079] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A district may impose a special tax, and must apply special taxes uniformly within the district, with a limited lower rate allowed for unimproved property.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Water [22075 - 22079] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22078.5. A district may impose a special tax pursuant to Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 50075) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code. The special taxes shall be applied uniformly to all taxpayers or all real property within the district, except that unimproved property may be taxed at a lower rate than improved property. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 70, Sec. 13.) - 22079. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Water [22075 - 22079] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A water district that serves a tenant for residential use cannot try to collect unpaid water charges or penalties from a later tenant because of a previous tenant’s nonpayment.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Water [22075 - 22079] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22079. No district furnishing water for residential use to a tenant shall seek to recover any charges or penalties for the furnishing of water to or for the tenant’s residential use from any subsequent tenant on account of nonpayment of charges by a previous tenant. The district may, however, require that service to subsequent tenants be furnished on the account of the landlord or property owner. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1251, Sec. 6.) - 22080. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. )
This section defines “conduit” and “district” for this article.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. ) ## 22080. As used in this article: (a) “Conduit” includes ditches, pipelines, and other means of diversion. (b) “District” means any irrigation district which includes land included within a watermaster service area for which a watermaster has previously been appointed by the Department of Water Resources, but which elects to provide watermaster service pursuant to the provisions of this article. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1.) - 22080.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. )
A watermaster appointed by a district may exercise any vested duty or authority directly or through a deputy watermaster, if one exists.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. ) ## 22080.5. Any duty or authority vested in a watermaster appointed by a district may be exercised by the watermaster directly or through the agency of a deputy watermaster if there is one. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1.) - 22081. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. )
A district may appoint one or more watermasters to regulate water use within the district.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. ) ## 22081. A district, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 22080, may appoint one or more watermasters to regulate the use of water within the district. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1.) - 22081.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. )
An owner of a conduit regulated by an irrigation district must build and maintain a substantial, serviceable diversion dam or works in the stream channel, to the district’s satisfaction.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. ) ## 22081.5. The owner of every conduit subject to regulation by an irrigation district shall construct and maintain to the satisfaction of the district a substantial and serviceable diversion dam or works in the channel of the stream from which the water is diverted. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1.) - 22082. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. )
The owner of a conduit must construct and maintain a substantial, serviceable headgate in the conduit, subject to the district’s satisfaction.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. ) ## 22082. The owner of a conduit shall construct and maintain to the satisfaction of the district a substantial and serviceable headgate in the conduit through which the water is diverted at or near the diversion dam or works. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1.) - 22082.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. )
A headgate must be built so the watermaster can lock it and keep it closed.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. ) ## 22082.5. The headgate shall be of such construction that it can be locked and kept closed by the watermaster. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1.) - 22083. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. )
The owner of a conduit must construct and maintain water flow measuring devices where the district requires and approves them.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. ) ## 22083. The owner of a conduit shall construct and maintain such water flow measuring devices at such points along the conduit as may be required and approved by the district for the purpose of assisting the watermaster in determining the amounts of water which are being diverted and applied to beneficial use. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1.) - 22083.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. )
If a conduit owner fails to build or maintain required diversion works after 30 days’ notice from the district, the watermaster may close the conduit and no water may be diverted until the district’s requirements are met.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. ) ## 22083.5. If the owner of any conduit refuses or neglects to construct and maintain the diversion dam or works, the headgate, or the measuring devices provided for in this article after 30 days’ notice by the district so to do, the watermaster may close the conduit, and it shall not be opened or any water diverted from the source of supply until the requirements of the district as to the diversion dam or works, the headgate, or the measuring devices have been complied with. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1.) - 22084. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. )
Owners of certain reservoirs must install and maintain district-approved measuring devices above and below the reservoir.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. ) ## 22084. The owner of every reservoir which is subject to regulation by a watermaster and which is located across or upon the bed of a natural stream or requires the use of a natural stream channel shall construct and maintain such measuring devices below the reservoir in the stream and such measuring devices above the reservoir on each stream or source of supply discharging into the reservoir as may be required and approved by the district for the purpose of assisting the district or the watermaster in determining the amounts of water to which the owner is entitled and the amounts of water which the owner is diverting, storing, and applying to beneficial use. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1.) - 22084.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. )
If a reservoir owner does not build and maintain the required measuring devices after 30 days’ notice from the district, the watermaster may open the reservoir outlet, and it must stay open unless the district orders it closed.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. ) ## 22084.5. If the owner of any reservoir neglects or refuses to construct and maintain the measuring devices provided for in this article after 30 days’ notice by the district, the watermaster may open the outlet of the reservoir and the outlet shall not be closed, except by order of the district, until the requirements of the district as to the measuring devices are complied with. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1.) - 22085. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. )
The district may make reasonable regulations needed to secure water distribution according to determined rights.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. ) ## 22085. The district may make such reasonable regulations to secure distribution of water in accordance with determined rights as may be needed. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1.) - 22085.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. )
The watermaster must divide stream or supply water among conduits and reservoirs and adjust or close headgates and reservoir controls as needed to distribute water according to users’ rights.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. ) ## 22085.5. The watermaster shall divide the water of the streams or other sources of supply among the several conduits and reservoirs taking water therefrom and so adjust or close the headgates of conduits and regulate the controlling works of reservoirs as may be necessary to insure a distribution of the water among the water users entitled to its use, according to the rights of the users. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1.) - 22086. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. )
A watermaster may attach a dated, signed written notice to a headgate or reservoir control works after regulating them in the course of duties.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. ) ## 22086. Whenever in pursuance of his duties the watermaster regulates a headgate to a conduit or the controlling works of a reservoir, he may attach to the headgate or controlling works a written notice properly dated and signed setting forth the fact that the headgate or controlling works have been properly regulated and are wholly under his control. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1.) - 22086.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. )
The notice counts as legal notice to people interested in diverting or distributing water from the conduit or reservoir.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. ) ## 22086.5. The notice is legal notice to all persons interested in the diversion and distribution of the water of the conduit or reservoir. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1.) - 22087. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. )
A person injured by a watermaster’s action may apply to the county superior court for an injunction.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. ) ## 22087. Any person who is injured by the action of any watermaster may apply to the superior court of the county in which the injury takes place for an injunction. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1.) - 22087.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. )
An injunction may be issued only if the hearing shows the watermaster failed to distribute water according to rights set by court decrees, agreements, permits, or licenses.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. ) ## 22087.5. Such injunction shall be issued only in case it is shown at the hearing that the watermaster has failed to distribute the water according to the rights as determined by decrees of court, agreements, permits, or licenses. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1.) - 22088. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. )
A person may not willfully and without authority interfere with watermaster-controlled equipment or use water the watermaster has denied; doing so is a misdemeanor.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. ) ## 22088. Every person who willfully and without authority closes, changes, or interferes with any headgate, waterbox, or measuring device while it is under the control of the watermaster, or who willfully takes or uses water which has been denied him by the watermaster under the provisions of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1.) - 22088.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. )
If the watermaster has denied water, possessing or using that water is prima facie evidence that the user is guilty.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. ) ## 22088.5. The possession or use of water when it has been so denied by the watermaster is prima facie evidence of the guilt of the person using it. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1.) - 22089. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. )
Violating any provision of this article is a misdemeanor.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. ) ## 22089. Every person who violates any of the provisions of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25), nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 10 days nor more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1.) - 22089.5. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. )
A watermaster may arrest a person who violates this article, hand the person to the county sheriff or another competent police officer, and then immediately file a complaint before a magistrate.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Watermaster Service [22080 - 22089.5] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. ) ## 22089.5. A watermaster has the power to arrest any person violating any of the provisions of this article and to give him into the custody of the sheriff or other competent police officer within the county, and immediately thereafter make a complaint before a magistrate against the person so arrested. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 780, Sec. 1.) - 22095. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Drainage [22095 - 22099] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A district may provide drainage that is made necessary by irrigation it provides.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Drainage [22095 - 22099] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22095. A district may provide for any and all drainage made necessary by the irrigation provided for by the district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 22096. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Drainage [22095 - 22099] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Laws about irrigation by districts or districts must also be construed and enforced to apply to drainage.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Drainage [22095 - 22099] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22096. All laws respecting irrigation by districts or respecting districts shall also be so construed and enforced as to apply to drainage. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 22097. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Drainage [22095 - 22099] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
District officers, agents, and employees have the same powers and duties for drainage as they have for irrigation.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Drainage [22095 - 22099] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22097. The officers, agents, and employees of districts have the same powers, duties, and liabilities respecting drainage and construction, operation, and control relating to it as they have respecting irrigation. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 22098. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Drainage [22095 - 22099] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
If drainage is needed because of district irrigation, and it is economically reasonable, the board must provide the drainage.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Drainage [22095 - 22099] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22098. Whenever it appears necessary to drain any land within a district on account of the irrigation which has been done or which is intended to be done by the district under laws relating to it, whether for the purpose of more beneficially carrying on the irrigation or to protect the district from liability by reason of the irrigation, its board, if it is reasonable from an economic standpoint that the drainage be provided, shall provide for the drainage. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 22099. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Drainage [22095 - 22099] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The district does not need to provide drainage for land if it has been relieved from liability for seepage or flooding for that land.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Drainage [22095 - 22099] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22099. No drainage need be provided for land as to which the district is relieved from liability for seepage or flooding by reason of grant, waiver, prescription, statute, decree, or condemnation. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 22115. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Electric Power [22115 - 22124] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
An irrigation district may buy or lease electric power, and may arrange to acquire, operate, lease, and control plants for generating, transmitting, distributing, selling, and leasing electric power.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Electric Power [22115 - 22124] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22115. Any district heretofore or hereafter formed may purchase or lease electric power from any agency or entity, public or private, and may provide for the acquisition, operation, leasing, and control of plants for the generation, transmission, distribution, sale, and lease of electric power, including sale to municipalities, public utility districts, or persons. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 22116. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Electric Power [22115 - 22124] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
Provisions that apply to irrigation must also be read and enforced as applying to electric power.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Electric Power [22115 - 22124] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22116. All provisions of the California Irrigation District Act, and of all acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto, applying to irrigation shall, as codified in this division, also be so construed and enforced as to apply to electric power. (Amended by Stats. 1943, Ch. 687.) - 22117. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Electric Power [22115 - 22124] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
District officers, agents, and employees have the same powers and duties for electric power matters as they do for irrigation or district matters.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Electric Power [22115 - 22124] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22117. The officers, agents, and employees of districts have the same powers, duties, and liabilities respecting electric power and the acquisition, operation, and control relating to it as they have respecting irrigation or districts. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 22118. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Electric Power [22115 - 22124] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
The board and district officers, agents, and employees must take all necessary and proper acts to construct and operate the district’s electric power works.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Electric Power [22115 - 22124] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22118. The board and the officers, agents, and employees of districts shall do all necessary and proper acts for the construction and operation of its electric power works. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 22119. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Electric Power [22115 - 22124] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A district may distribute power, and it does not have to consider assessments it has levied when doing so.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Electric Power [22115 - 22124] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22119. A district may distribute power without regard to any assessments levied by it. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.) - 22120. Verify source ↗
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Electric Power [22115 - 22124] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. )
A district may sell, dispose of, and distribute electric power for use outside its boundaries.
## Water Code - WAT ## DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 - 29978] ( Division 11 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075 - 22982] ( Part 5 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Powers and Purposes Generally [22075 - 22186] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Electric Power [22115 - 22124] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372. ) ## 22120. A district may sell, dispose of, and distribute electric power for use outside of its boundaries. (Amended by Stats. 1943, Ch. 687.)
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