Section § 22731

Explanation

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.

A notice of the bond election, signed by a majority of the directors, shall be posted in three public places in the district not less than 20 days before the election and shall be published in each affected county pursuant to Section 6063 of the Government Code.

Section § 22732

Explanation

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.

The notice shall contain:
(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 22732(a) The time and place of holding the bond election.
(b)CA Public Utilities Code § 22732(b) The names of the election officers.
(c)CA Public Utilities Code § 22732(c) The hours the polls will be open.
(d)CA Public Utilities Code § 22732(d) A statement of the purpose for which the election is held.
(e)CA Public Utilities Code § 22732(e) The amount and denomination, the rate of interest, and the term, not exceeding 40 years, of the proposed bonds.

Section § 22733

Explanation

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.

For the purpose of the bond election, the board may divide the district into election precincts and may change the precincts as often as occasion requires.

Section § 22734

Explanation

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.

The board shall appoint one inspector, one judge, and two clerks of election in each precinct.

Section § 22735

Explanation

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.

If the board fails to appoint the election officers, or if those appointed are not present at the opening of the polls, the electors present may appoint them and they shall conduct the election.

Section § 22736

Explanation
This law allows the board to set the payment for election workers, but it must be $7 or less per worker.
The board may fix the compensation of the election officers but not exceeding seven dollars ($7) for each election officer.

Section § 22737

Explanation

On election day, voting polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The polls shall be open on election day from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Section § 22738

Explanation

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.

Every resident of the district, who is a qualified elector of the county, and who is registered in the precinct where the election is held at least 30 days before the election, may vote in the election.

Section § 22739

Explanation

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.

The secretary shall obtain uniform ballots for the bond election. No other form of ballot shall be used. The expense of printing and distributing the ballots to the polling places shall be paid as other current expenses of the district are paid.

Section § 22740

Explanation

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.

The ballot shall contain the following:
(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 22740(a) “Official ballot provided by the board of directors of the ‛____ airport district’ to be used in the bond election of said district in the county of ____, State of California, on the ____ day of ____ 19__.”
(b)CA Public Utilities Code § 22740(b) Other matters required by law.
(c)CA Public Utilities Code § 22740(c) “Bonds—Yes” and “Bonds—No.”

Section § 22741

Explanation
The law requires that there must be a booth or private area available for voters to fill out their ballots privately and confidentially.
The board shall provide a booth or private room in which the voter may prepare his ballot in secret.

Section § 22742

Explanation

The law prohibits any kind of political campaigning or influencing near polling places within a 100-foot radius.

No electioneering shall be carried on within 100 feet of the polls.

Section § 22743

Explanation

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.

Each voter shall put a cross (×) upon his ballot with pencil or ink after the words “Bonds—Yes” or “Bonds—No” to indicate whether he has voted for or against the issuance of the bonds.

Section § 22744

Explanation

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.

After marking his ballot the voter shall hand it to the inspector. The inspector, in the presence of the voter, shall deposit the ballot in the ballot box. The judge or clerks shall enter the voter’s name on the poll list.

Section § 22745

Explanation

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.

Any person offering to vote may be challenged by any elector of the district. In the case of a challenge the judge or clerks of the election shall administer to the person challenged an oath substantially as follows: “You do swear that you are a citizen of the United States, that you are 21 years of age, that you have resided in this State one year, in this county 90 days, and in this airport district 30 days preceding this election, and that your name is on the great register of this county and was on the great register of a precinct in this airport district at least 30 days before this election, and that you have not before voted this day.” If the person challenged takes this oath his vote shall be received. Otherwise his vote shall be rejected.

Section § 22746

Explanation

This law mandates that the secretary must give the election officers official lists used for polling and counting votes.

The secretary shall provide the election officers with official poll and tally lists.

Section § 22747

Explanation

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.

The heading of the poll list shall read “Official poll list of ____ airport district for the airport district bond election on the ____ day of ____ 19__.” Under this heading shall be arranged three columns. The heading of the first column shall read “Write your name as it appears on the great register of this county.” The heading of the second column shall read “Write your residence, street and number, city, and airport district.” The heading of the third column shall read “Are you a qualified registered voter in this airport district?” The person offering to vote shall write his name on the first column of the poll list, give his residence in the second, and in the third shall write the word “Yes” or “No.” If he writes the word “No” he shall not be permitted to vote. Persons writing the word “Yes” may be challenged pursuant to this article.

Section § 22748

Explanation

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.

The heading of the tally list shall read “An official tally list of ____ airport district for the airport district bond election held on the ____ day of ____ 19__.” It shall be arranged so that the propositions to be voted on at the election may be set forth. It shall be vertically ruled to provide for the counting of votes under a tally system. The heading of the final column shall read “Total votes cast for the bonds” and “Total votes cast against the bonds.” A space shall be provided at the bottom of the page for the signatures of the election officers. Over these signatures shall be printed the words “We hereby certify that this is a correct report of the election held in ____ airport district in the county of ____ on the ____ day of ____ 19__.”

Section § 22749

Explanation

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.

The election officers shall publicly canvass the votes immediately after closing the polls. They shall fill out the tally sheet and certify the correctness of the canvass. They shall make, sign, and deliver a certificate of the result of the election and transmit it to the clerk of the board of supervisors.

Section § 22750

Explanation

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.

The election officers shall transmit the returns of the election to the board of directors. The board shall meet and canvass the returns on the seventh day after the election at 2 p.m.