California § 45320 - If the majority of the qualified electors vote to terminate the merit system in a
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§ 45320. If the majority of the qualified electors vote to terminate the merit system in a
If the majority of the qualified electors vote to terminate the merit system in a school district, or a county office of education, or if the majority of the classified employees vote to terminate the merit system in a school district, or a county office of education the personnel commission shall cease to function on the date specified in the election and the law pertaining to merit system districts, or county offices of education shall cease to have any force or effect in that district or county office of education. Simultaneously, with the termination of the merit system, the governing board shall adopt rules and regulations relating to classified school employees as required by Section 45113. Notwithstanding an action to terminate the merit system in a school district, or county office of education, the provisions of Section 45221, 45223, and 45224 shall be applicable at any time after at least two years have elapsed after the system has ceased to operate.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 45320 cover?
Section 45320 ("If the majority of the qualified electors vote to terminate the merit system in a") 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.
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