The principal act shall govern whether directors of a district are elected by divisions or by the district at large. A governing body may require that the directors of the governing body be elected using district-based elections pursuant to Section 10650.

(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 754, Sec. 1. (AB 2389) Effective January 1, 2017.)

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Terms Used In California Elections Code 10508

  • Governing body: means the board of directors of a district or agency or the board or body which governs the activities of the district or agency. See California Elections Code 10500
  • Principal act: means the law providing for the creation of a particular district or agency or type of district or agency. See California Elections Code 10500
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