California § 5231 - Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when elections for school district go
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5231 — Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when elections for school district go, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5231. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when elections for school district go
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when elections for school district governing board members in existing or newly formed school districts are conducted in conjunction with the municipal election of a chartered city on other than the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, newly elected members, unless the charter provides otherwise, shall take office 37 days after the day of election; provided, however, if the charter of a city provides for a municipal nominating or primary election and a general municipal election, the newly elected members shall take office 37 days after the date fixed by the charter for the general municipal election. The terms of office of outgoing members shall expire on the day before such newly elected members take office.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5231
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5231 cover?
Section 5231 ("Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when elections for school district go") 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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Is this the official text of California law?
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