Must be approved by a majority of voters both in the proposed county and the entire county or counties affected. County receives a state loan for the cost of the Commission which must be reimbursed. However, due to a 1984 court decision, the State does not have to be repaid by the county. The legislative body, any voter, or any group of voters may file a written argument for or against the measure. Must be approved by a majority of the voters.
City pays cost.
The Board of Supervisors, any voter, or any group of voters may file a written argument for or against the measure. Must be approved by a majority of the voters. County pays cost. Any legislator, voter or groups of voters may file a ballot argument. Must be approved by a majority of the voters.