Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit DistrictAnnexation
Section § 98390
This law section explains that new territory can be added to an existing district even if it doesn't touch the current district's boundaries. The process for this annexation is outlined in this chapter.
Section § 98391
This law explains that if a board believes an area would benefit from joining its district, it must pass a resolution to start the annexation process. Before the board can hold a hearing, it needs approval from the local agency formation commission.
Section § 98392
This section outlines the requirements for a resolution to annex new territory to a district. A two-thirds majority vote from the board members is needed. The resolution must describe the area to be annexed, give it a name, state how the district will benefit, and set a hearing time and place for objections.
Section § 98393
This section requires that any resolution, along with the names of board members who voted on it, be published in a local newspaper in the area being annexed. If no local newspaper exists, it must be published in a widely circulated newspaper in that area, following the publication guidelines of Section 6066 of the Government Code.
Section § 98394
This law states that on the scheduled hearing day about adding new territory to a district, the board listens to any objections. After considering these objections, if at least two-thirds of the board members agree that the area will benefit from joining, they will then define the specific boundaries of the area to be included in the district.
Section § 98395
This law states that once all necessary adjustments to territory boundaries have been made, the board can approve the annexation of that territory if at least two-thirds of its members vote in favor. The decision, along with the voting record, must be recorded in the board's minutes.
Section § 98396
When a new area is added to an existing district, it automatically becomes part of that district. This means it will share both the responsibilities and advantages that come with being in that district.