In the case of elections on an order of consolidation of cities or districts, the commission shall take one of the following actions:

(a) Execute a certificate of completion confirming the order of consolidation if, within the territory of each city or district ordered to be consolidated, a majority of the votes cast on the question favored the consolidation.

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Terms Used In California Government Code 57177.5

  • City: includes "city and county" and "incorporated town" but does not include "unincorporated town" or "village. See California Government Code 20

(b) Execute a certificate of termination of proceedings if, in one of the cities or districts ordered to be consolidated, the votes cast in favor of consolidation did not constitute a majority.

(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 114, Sec. 17. (AB 1532) Effective January 1, 2016.)