The manner of holding and conducting the bond election, the selection of officers to conduct the election, the designation of precincts and polling places, the preparation, receipt, counting, and return of ballots, and the canvassing and determining of the results of the election shall be as provided for the election of directors as nearly as practicable, and in particulars not so provided shall be in accordance with the general laws of the state relative to elections whereat propositions are submitted and voted upon.
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Section § 74830
This section outlines how bond elections should be conducted in California. It specifies that the rules for holding these elections should follow the same procedures used for electing directors as closely as possible. Anything not specifically covered by those procedures should follow the state's general election laws for propositions.
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Section § 74831
At a bond election, voters can be presented with more than one proposal or measure to consider.
Several propositions may be submitted at the same bond election.
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Section § 74832
In order to vote in a bond election for this district, you must be a qualified elector, meaning you are officially registered and eligible to vote there.
Only qualified electors of the district may vote at the bond election.
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Section § 74833
This law specifies that when a bond election is held, the ballots must include options that allow voters to indicate whether they support or oppose the issuance of bonds. The ballot must also include a general statement about the total amount of the bonds and their intended purpose.
The ballots at the bond election shall contain the words “Bonds—Yes,” and “Bonds—No,” or words of similar import, together with a general statement of the amount and purpose of the bonds to be issued.
bond election ballot wording Bonds—Yes
Section § 74834
If a bond election is conducted fairly, minor mistakes or forgotten steps won't make the bond debt illegal or invalid.
If a bond election has been fairly held and conducted, no informality or omission to perform a prescribed duty shall be held to invalidate or affect the legality of any bonded debt authorized to be incurred.
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