CHAPTER 1. Elections Generally [71450. - 71454.]

Cal. Water Code - WAT 1.

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Cal. Water Code - WAT § 71450. Section 71450.

As used in this part: (a) “District election” means every election held within the district for district purposes, but does not include a formation election. (b) “General district election” means the district election for the election of directors which shall be held in each even-numbered year at the time of the general election and consolidated therewith. (c) “Special district election” means any district election other than the general district election.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 71451. Section 71451.

Except as otherwise provided in this division, the provisions of the Elections Code, so far as they may be applicable, shall govern all district elections.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 71452. Section 71452.

The board shall call and canvass all elections involving matters of initiative and referendum and shall call all other elections which it is authorized to canvass.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 71453. Section 71453.

No person shall vote at any district election unless he is a voter residing in the division of the district in which he casts his vote.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 71454. Section 71454.

Except with respect to formation elections, whenever lands situated in more than one county are included in a district: (a) The secretary shall perform all duties prescribed by law to be performed by county clerks or registrars of voters, as the case may be, in connection with district elections. (b) Where necessary, the secretary is authorized to procure from the proper county officials all necessary registration books and copies of indexes thereof. (c) The board shall perform all duties prescribed by law to be performed by boards of supervisors in connection with district elections.

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