Section § 53500

Explanation

Before a plan to consolidate lands can be officially proposed through a petition or resolution, a copy of the proposal must be sent to the State Lands Commission.

A copy of any proposal for consolidation shall be forwarded to the State Lands Commission prior to the circulation of any petition or the adoption of any resolution making such proposal.

Section § 53504

Explanation

This law states that when districts are consolidated, the new district will receive the number from the original district that has the most land area. The new district will be identified by this number moving forward.

The State Lands Commission shall assign to the consolidated district the number of the original district containing the largest area of land, and the consolidated district shall thereafter be known by such number.

Section § 53508

Explanation

This part of the law is relevant only to certain districts that don't have a governing board.

This chapter shall apply only to those districts formed to operate without a board.