California § 36503 - Unless otherwise required by Section 57379, a general municipal election shall be
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§ 36503. Unless otherwise required by Section 57379, a general municipal election shall be
Unless otherwise required by Section 57379, a general municipal election shall be held on a date prescribed by Section 1301 of the Elections Code. Except as otherwise provided in this title, all elective city offices shall be filled by the city electorate at a general municipal election. City officers holding elective city office shall hold office for their prescribed terms from the date of the installation of officers following adoption by the council of the official canvass of their election and until their successors are elected and qualified.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 36503
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 36503 cover?
Section 36503 ("Unless otherwise required by Section 57379, a general municipal election shall be") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 36503?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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