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Section § 50370
People who own more than half of the land in a district can create rules, called bylaws, to manage and oversee the district's activities, as long as these rules don't conflict with state laws.
Section § 50370.2
This law allows the board to create rules, known as bylaws, to manage and govern a district if the property owners don't do so themselves. Before making these bylaws official, the board needs to announce and hold a public hearing where people can discuss the proposed rules. Once the hearing is over, the board can decide to officially adopt the bylaws by passing a resolution.
Section § 50370.4
This law requires that a notice about a public hearing must be posted in at least three noticeable places within a district at least 15 days before the hearing. The notice needs to include the date, time, and location of the hearing. Additionally, the notice should inform the public about where and when they can access copies of the proposed bylaws.
Section § 50370.6
This law section explains the process for public hearings related to adopting proposed bylaws. During the hearing, the board listens to public feedback and can decide to adopt, reject, or modify the suggestions. The board can extend the hearing, but each session can only be extended for up to 30 days, and there's no limit to the number of extensions as long as each is within the 30-day time frame.
Section § 50371
Once the bylaws are adopted, they must be officially recorded with the county recorder's office.
Section § 50373
The rules or by-laws of an organization can be changed using the same process that was originally used to establish them.
Section § 50374
This law states that a board of trustees is usually elected according to specific rules detailed in another chapter, unless the district is set up to function without trustees, in which case different rules apply.