Unless the context otherwise requires, as used in this part, “county clerk” means the county clerk of the principal county.
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Section § 71050
This law section specifies that when referring to the 'county clerk' in this part of the Water Code, it means the county clerk from the main or principal county unless stated otherwise.
county clerk definition principal county context specific
Section § 71051
In this law, whenever you see the term “board of supervisors,” it is specifically referring to the board of supervisors from the main county involved, unless stated otherwise.
Unless the context otherwise requires, as used in this part, “board of supervisors” means the board of supervisors of the principal county.
board of supervisors principal county county government
Section § 71052
This section explains that when the term 'application' is used here, it refers to a request to start the process of creating a new district according to the Knox-Nisbet Act. This act is part of the Government Code and outlines the guidelines for forming districts.
As used in this part, “application” means an application for the initiation of proceedings for the formation of a district under the provisions of the Knox-Nisbet Act, Chapter 6.6 (commencing with Section 54773), Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code.
district formation initiation of proceedings Knox-Nisbet Act
