SECTIONS 28750-28750.8 - California Statutes

PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE

SECTION 28750-28750.8

28750. Following each federal decennial census and using the census
as a basis, the board shall, by resolution, adjust the boundaries of
the election districts so that the districts shall be as nearly
equal in population as practicable, considering the factors specified
in Section 28745.6.

28750.2. The boundaries of the election districts shall be adjusted
by the board before November 1 of the year next succeeding the year
in which each federal decennial census is taken.
Notwithstanding Section 28745, if the board fails to adjust
election district boundaries pursuant to this article before the
December 31 of the year next succeeding the year in which each
federal decennial census is taken, each director to be elected at
that election shall have the qualifications required in Section
28747.6, but shall be elected at large. Directors shall continue to
be so elected until the board adjusts the election district
boundaries.

28750.4. The resolution reestablishing the election districts shall
describe the new boundaries of the election districts by reference
to a map or maps on file with the secretary of the district.
Immediately upon adoption of the resolution, the secretary shall file
a certified copy of the resolution and the map or maps describing
all election districts with the Secretary of State and with the
county elections official of each county with territory within the
boundaries of the district.

28750.6. If, at any time between each federal decennial census, the
district annexes territory, pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with
Section 29500), the board, within 90 days after completion of the
annexation proceedings, shall, by resolution, adjust the boundaries
of the election districts so that the district shall be as nearly
equal in population as practicable, considering the factors specified
in Section 28745.6.

28750.8. (a) The term of office of any director who has been
elected and whose term of office has not expired shall not be
affected by any change in the boundaries of the election district
from which he was elected.
(b) At the first election for directors following adjustment of
the boundaries of the election districts, a director shall be elected
for each election district under the readjusted election district
plan that has the same number as an election district whose incumbent'
s term is due to expire.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a change
in the boundaries of an election district shall not be made within 90
days prior to the final date of voter registration for an election
of directors.