California § 5515 - Before calling the election the board of supervisors shall divide the proposed di

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5515 — Before calling the election the board of supervisors shall divide the proposed di, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5515. Before calling the election the board of supervisors shall divide the proposed di

Before calling the election the board of supervisors shall divide the proposed district into five or seven wards or subdistricts, the boundaries of which shall be so drawn that each contains approximately an equal number of electors. The municipalities and any other territory included in the proposed district may be divided for the purpose of establishing the boundaries of the wards or subdistricts, if no election precinct is divided.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5515

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5515 cover?

Section 5515 ("Before calling the election the board of supervisors shall divide the proposed di") 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 § 5515?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 5515" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 5515 apply to my situation?

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