BondsBond Election
Section § 22731
This law states that when a bond election is going to be held, the directors must post a notice of the election in three public locations within the district at least 20 days before the election. Additionally, the notice needs to be published in each county affected, following the publication guidelines from Section 6063 of the Government Code.
Section § 22732
This section of the law outlines what information must be included in the notice for a bond election. It specifies that the notice must include: the time and location of the election, the names of the election officers, the hours that the polls will be open, the purpose of the election, and details about the bonds, such as the amount, denomination, interest rate, and the term, which can't be more than 40 years.
Section § 22733
This law allows the board to create and modify election precincts within the district when holding a bond election. They can change these precincts whenever necessary.
Section § 22734
This law requires the board to appoint four officials in each voting precinct: one inspector, one judge, and two clerks. These individuals help manage and oversee the election process in their assigned precinct.
Section § 22735
If the designated people to run the election don't show up or aren't chosen, the voters who do show up can pick others to handle the election instead.
Section § 22736
Section § 22737
On election day, voting polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Section § 22738
If you live in the district, can vote in county elections, and registered to vote in your area's precinct at least 30 days before an election, you're allowed to vote in that election.
Section § 22739
This law states that for a bond election, the secretary is responsible for getting the same type of ballots for everyone to use. These ballots must be uniform, meaning they all look the same. The cost for creating and sending out these ballots is covered like the usual district expenses.
Section § 22740
This section describes how a ballot should be formatted for bond elections in an airport district in California. The ballot must include specific wording indicating it is an official ballot provided by the district's board of directors and be used for the district's bond election. Additionally, it should include options for voters to select 'Bonds—Yes' or 'Bonds—No' and any other legally required information.
Section § 22741
Section § 22742
The law prohibits any kind of political campaigning or influencing near polling places within a 100-foot radius.
Section § 22743
This law explains how voters should mark their choice on a ballot about whether to approve or reject the issuance of bonds. Voters should put a cross next to either 'Bonds—Yes' if they support it, or 'Bonds—No' if they don't.
Section § 22744
This law outlines the process a voter must follow after marking their ballot at the polls. It requires that the voter hands the ballot to an inspector, who then places it in the ballot box while the voter watches. Additionally, a judge or clerks are responsible for recording the voter's name on a list to keep track of who has voted.
Section § 22745
If someone wants to vote in an election, any registered voter from the district can challenge them. If challenged, the election officials will ask the person to swear to an oath. The oath confirms they are a U.S. citizen, at least 21 years old, have lived in California for a year, in the county for 90 days, and in the airport district for 30 days before the election. They must also be registered to vote there and haven't voted already that day. If the person agrees to the oath, they can vote; if not, their vote won't be counted.
Section § 22746
This law mandates that the secretary must give the election officers official lists used for polling and counting votes.
Section § 22747
This law describes how the poll list should look for airport district bond elections. Voters must fill out three columns on the list: write their name as it appears on the county's register, provide their address, and indicate if they are qualified voters in the airport district by writing 'Yes' or 'No.' Only those who write 'Yes' are allowed to vote, though their eligibility can be questioned as outlined in related rules.
Section § 22748
This section specifies the format for an official tally list used in an airport district bond election. The list must include a clear heading indicating the district and date of the election. It is arranged to display the propositions being voted on, with columns to tally votes for and against the bond. At the bottom, spaces are provided for election officers to sign, certifying the report's accuracy.
Section § 22749
Once the polls close, the election officials must immediately count the votes publicly. They have to fill out a tally sheet, verify the count is accurate, and sign a certificate stating the election results. This certificate must then be sent to the clerk of the board of supervisors.
Section § 22750
After an election, the election officers need to send the results to the board of directors. The board is required to meet and review the election results on the seventh day after the election, specifically at 2 p.m.