After the formation of the special improvement district, the board shall call an election for the purpose of submitting to the voters therein the question of incurring the bonded indebtedness, approving the contract, or levying the special assessment for which it was formed, which election shall be conducted in the manner provided for incurring of a bonded indebtedness.
Special Improvement DistrictsElection
Section § 75150
This law section explains that once a special improvement district is formed, the district's board needs to organize an election. The election is to ask the voters if they agree to take on debt, approve a contract, or impose a special tax as initially planned for when the district was created. This election follows the usual process for taking on such debt.
special improvement district board election voter approval
Section § 75151
This law states that if there's a proposed change in how taxes are calculated in a special improvement district—from being based solely on land to being based on both land and any improvements made to it—it must be clearly stated in the proposal given to voters in that district.
When a district has not been formed pursuant to Section 74056, and it is proposed that the basis of taxation in the special improvement district shall be changed from land to land and improvements, a statement to that effect shall be contained in the proposition submitted to the electors of the special improvement district.
taxation basis change land and improvements special improvement district
Section § 75152
This law explains the voting requirements for certain financial propositions. To pass a proposition for bonded debt, it needs two-thirds voter approval. For propositions involving contract approval, special assessments, or changes in taxation, only a simple majority is needed.
If a proposition of incurring the bonded indebtedness is approved by two-thirds of the voters voting on such proposition, or if a proposition of approving a contract, of levying a special assessment, or of changing the basis of taxation is approved by a majority of the voters voting on such proposition, such proposition has carried.
bonded indebtedness two-thirds voter approval majority voter approval
Section § 75153
This law states that if there are minor mistakes or informal actions during certain proceedings or elections, these will not make the proceedings invalid as long as they don't significantly harm anyone's legal rights. If someone wants to challenge the validity of such proceedings, they must do so within three months after the proceedings take place.
No informality in any proceeding under this chapter, including the conduct of any election, not substantially affecting adversely the legal rights of any person, shall invalidate any such proceedings.
Any action wherein the validity of any such proceeding is denied shall be commenced within three months of the date of such proceeding.
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