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CA Pub Res Code § 26564 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - District Formation|ARTICLE 4 - Notice and Hearing|Section 26564.

26564.  At any time not later than the time set for hearing objections to the proposed formation, any owner of real property within the proposed district may make a written objection to the formation. Such objection shall be in writing, shall contain a description of the land by lot, tract, and map number, and shall be signed by such owner. Objections shall be mailed or delivered as specified in the notice described in Section 26561. If the person whose signature appears on such objection is not shown on the assessment roll last equalized by the county as the owner of the subject real property, the written objection shall be accompanied by evidence sufficient to indicate that such person is the owner of such property. The determination by the legislative body of ownership for purposes of this section shall be final and conclusive.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1118.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26565 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - District Formation|ARTICLE 4 - Notice and Hearing|Section 26565.

26565.  At the time set for hearing objections, the legislative body shall be presented with all objections made pursuant to Section 26564. The legislative body may adjourn such hearing from time to time, but not to exceed 60 days from the date specified in the original notice.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1118.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26566 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - District Formation|ARTICLE 4 - Notice and Hearing|Section 26566.

26566.  If it appears at the hearing that owners of more than 50 percent of the assessed valuation of the proposed district object to the formation thereof, the legislative body shall thereupon close the hearing and direct that proceedings for the formation of a district be abandoned.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1118.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26567 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - District Formation|ARTICLE 4 - Notice and Hearing|Section 26567.

26567.  At the close of the hearing or within 60 days thereafter, the legislative body may proceed by resolution to order the formation of the proposed district. The resolution shall appoint five owners of real property within the district to the initial board of directors for terms not to exceed four years, or, as an alternative to the appointment of five owners of real property within the district, the legislative body may appoint itself to act as the board of directors. If the legislative body appoints itself as the board of directors, Section 26583 shall not apply. If owners of real property within the district are appointed as the initial board of directors, then following the initial term, the board of directors shall be elected as provided by Section 26583. This section shall apply to all districts formed on or after January 1, 1980.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1226, Sec. 23.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26568 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2.5 - Emergency Formation|ARTICLE 1 - Initiation of Proceedings|Section 26568.

26568.  The procedures for initiation of proceedings, notice, and hearing and formation of a district under this chapter shall be alternative to the procedures in Articles 3 (commencing with Section 26550) and 4 (commencing with Section 26561) of Chapter 2. Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 26570) does not apply to districts formed under this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 555, Sec. 2. Effective July 18, 1984.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26568.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2.5 - Emergency Formation|ARTICLE 1 - Initiation of Proceedings|Section 26568.1.

26568.1.  Proceedings for the formation of a district for any of the work specified in Section 26525 may be initiated by a petition signed by two-thirds of the property owners of the real property to be included within the proposed district.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 555, Sec. 2. Effective July 18, 1984.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26568.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2.5 - Emergency Formation|ARTICLE 1 - Initiation of Proceedings|Section 26568.2.

26568.2.  A petition initiating proceedings for the formation of a district under this chapter shall contain substantially all of the following:(a) A statement that the petition is made pursuant to this chapter.(b) An indication, opposite each signature, of the lot, tract, and map number, or other legal description sufficient to identify the signature as that of the owner of land within the proposed district.(c) The reasons necessitating the creation of the district under this chapter. (d) A request that the time set for hearings on the formation of the district be on short notice and the reason or reasons for the request.(e) A description of, or proposal for, work to be done, an estimate of the cost of the work, and proposed assessments.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 555, Sec. 2. Effective July 18, 1984.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26568.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2.5 - Emergency Formation|ARTICLE 1 - Initiation of Proceedings|Section 26568.3.

26568.3.  (a) Upon presentation to the legislative body of a petition in the form prescribed by Section 26568.2, the legislative body shall adopt a resolution setting a public hearing on short notice on the petition and directing that notice of the hearing be given as provided in Section 26569. However, notice of the hearing shall be omitted if the hearing of objections is not required as provided in subdivision (b). The hearing shall be set no earlier than 15 days after the adoption of the resolution under this subdivision.(b) The hearing of objections shall not be required if the legislative body, when considering the passage of a resolution of intention pursuant to a petition presented pursuant to Section 26568.1, finds and determines by a four-fifths vote of all members thereof, that all of the owners of lots or lands liable to be assessed have signed and filed a petition with the clerk on or before the day that the resolution of intention is to be considered for passage, waiving the hearing, declaring that they do not have any objections to the proposed work or the formation of the district, and requesting that the hearings of objections not be required.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 555, Sec. 2. Effective July 18, 1984.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26569 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2.5 - Emergency Formation|ARTICLE 2 - Notice and Hearing|Section 26569.

26569.  Notice of the hearing on short notice set pursuant to Section 26568.3 shall be as follows:(a) Published notice shall be made pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code and shall be completed at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing. Published notice shall include a copy of the petition described in Section 26568. 2.(b) Mailed notice shall be sent by first-class mail, with return receipt requested, and postmarked not less than 10 days preceding the date of the public hearing. A copy of the petition described in Section 26568.2 shall be attached to the notice.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 555, Sec. 2. Effective July 18, 1984.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26569.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2.5 - Emergency Formation|ARTICLE 2 - Notice and Hearing|Section 26569.1.

26569.1.  At any time no later than the time set for hearing, any owner of real property within the proposed district may file with the clerk, a written protest to the formation of the district. A written protest shall contain a description of the land by lot, tract, and map number and shall be signed by the owner.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 555, Sec. 2. Effective July 18, 1984.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26569.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2.5 - Emergency Formation|ARTICLE 2 - Notice and Hearing|Section 26569.2.

26569.2.  At the time set for hearing objections, the legislative body shall be presented with all objections made pursuant to Section 26568.1.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 555, Sec. 2. Effective July 18, 1984.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26569.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2.5 - Emergency Formation|ARTICLE 2 - Notice and Hearing|Section 26569.3.

26569.3.  If it appears at the hearing that the owners of more than one-third of the real property to be included within the proposed district object to the formation thereof, the proceedings for the formation of the district shall be abandoned.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 555, Sec. 2. Effective July 18, 1984.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26569.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2.5 - Emergency Formation|ARTICLE 2 - Notice and Hearing|Section 26569.4.

26569.4.  If a protest by the owners of more than one-third of the real property to be included in the district has not been filed, the legislative body may adopt a resolution ordering the improvements and the formation of the assessment district. If the legislative body proposes to levy an assessment, the notice, protest, and hearing procedures shall comply with Section 53753 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 262, Sec. 32. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26569.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2.5 - Emergency Formation|ARTICLE 3 - Nature of the District|Section 26569.5.

26569.5.  A district formed under this chapter shall be comprised of an area within a local agency that is specially benefited by, and is subject to a special assessment to pay the cost of, an improvement. The district is not an entity separate and distinct from the local agency within which it is formed.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 538, Sec. 582. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26569.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2.5 - Emergency Formation|ARTICLE 3 - Nature of the District|Section 26569.6.

26569.6.  The legislative body shall appoint itself to act as board of directors of the district.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 555, Sec. 2. Effective July 18, 1984.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26569.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2.5 - Emergency Formation|ARTICLE 3 - Nature of the District|Section 26569.7.

26569.7.  This chapter is applicable only in a city or county which has adopted an ordinance providing that the chapter is applicable in its jurisdiction.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 555, Sec. 2. Effective July 18, 1984.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26570 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Nature and Powers of the District|ARTICLE 1 - Nature of the District|Section 26570.

26570.  A district is a political subdivision of the state. A district is not an agency or instrumentality of a local agency.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1118.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26571 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Nature and Powers of the District|ARTICLE 1 - Nature of the District|Section 26571.

26571.  A district is comprised of an area specially benefited by and subject to special assessment to pay the cost of an improvement. While a district performs certain governmental and proprietary functions as a political subdivision of the state, it is not a special district within the meaning of Section 56036 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1599, Sec. 29.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26573 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Nature and Powers of the District|ARTICLE 1 - Nature of the District|Section 26573.

26573.  The powers of a district are vested in the board of directors.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1118.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26574 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Nature and Powers of the District|ARTICLE 2 - Powers of a District|Section 26574.

26574.  A district may do all of the following:(a) Sue and be sued.(b) Make, amend, and repeal bylaws.(c) Have a seal.(d) Exercise all powers necessary or incidental to carry out the purposes of this division.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1118.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26575 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Nature and Powers of the District|ARTICLE 2 - Powers of a District|Section 26575.

26575.  A district may obtain, hire, purchase, or rent office space and equipment.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1118.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26576 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Nature and Powers of the District|ARTICLE 2 - Powers of a District|Section 26576.

26576.  Within the territorial limits of the district, or for the purposes set forth in this division, a district may acquire real property or any interest therein by eminent domain.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1118.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26577 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Nature and Powers of the District|ARTICLE 2 - Powers of a District|Section 26577.

26577.  A district may purchase, lease, obtain an option upon, acquire by gift, grant, bequest, or devise, or otherwise acquire any property or any interest in property.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1118.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26578 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Nature and Powers of the District|ARTICLE 2 - Powers of a District|Section 26578.

26578.  A district may sell, lease, exchange, assign, encumber, or otherwise dispose of property or any interest in property.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1118.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26579 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Nature and Powers of the District|ARTICLE 2 - Powers of a District|Section 26579.

26579.  The district may enter into contracts and agreements with the United States, any state or local unit of government, public agency, including any other geologic hazard abatement district or public district, private organization, or any person in furtherance of the purposes of the division.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1118.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26580 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Nature and Powers of the District|ARTICLE 2 - Powers of a District|Section 26580.

26580.  The district may:(a) Acquire, construct, operate, manage, or maintain improvements on public or private lands. Such improvements shall be with the consent of the owner, unless effected by the exercise of eminent domain pursuant to Section 26576.(b) Accept such improvements undertaken by anyone.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1118.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26580.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Nature and Powers of the District|ARTICLE 2 - Powers of a District|Section 26580.1.

26580.1.  The district may make improvements to existing public or private structures where the board of directors determines that it is in the public interest to do so.(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 771, Sec. 4.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26581 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Nature and Powers of the District|ARTICLE 2 - Powers of a District|Section 26581.

26581.  At any time following the adoption of the resolution pursuant to Section 26567, the board of directors may proceed to annex territory to the district. The proceedings for annexation shall follow the procedure contained in Article 3 (commencing with Section 26550) and Article 4 (commencing with Section 26561) of Chapter 2 of this division. In such instance, the board of directors shall assume the responsibilities of the legislative body. Annexation of territory to a district shall be subject to the approval of the legislative body which ordered formation of the district. Such approval shall be given by resolution, following the order by the board of directors for annexation of territory to the district.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1118.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26582 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Nature and Powers of the District|ARTICLE 3 - Meetings|Section 26582.

26582.  (a) A district shall keep a record of the proceedings of its meetings. A district is subject to the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (commencing with Section 54950 of the Government Code).(b) A district may destroy a record pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 60200) of Division 1 of Title 6 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 158, Sec. 31. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26583 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Nature and Powers of the District|ARTICLE 4 - Officers|Section 26583.

26583.  Following the four-year term of the initially appointed board of directors formed pursuant to Section 26567 and composed of owners of real property within the district, the board of directors shall be composed of five elected directors. The term of office of directors shall be four years. The expiration of the term of any director shall not constitute a vacancy and he or she shall hold office until his or her successor has qualified. Elections shall be called and conducted, and the results canvassed, returned, and declared pursuant to the Uniform District Election Law (Part 4 (commencing with Section 10500) of Division 10 of the Elections Code). This section shall not apply to a district where the legislative body has appointed itself as the board of directors.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 177. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26584 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Nature and Powers of the District|ARTICLE 4 - Officers|Section 26584.

26584.  The board of directors shall appoint a clerk of the district.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1118.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26585 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Nature and Powers of the District|ARTICLE 4 - Officers|Section 26585.

26585.  The board of directors shall appoint a treasurer of the district.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1118.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26586 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Nature and Powers of the District|ARTICLE 4 - Officers|Section 26586.

26586.  The board of directors may appoint other officers of the district and delegate thereto such powers of the district as may be appropriate in the circumstances.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1118.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26587 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 4 - Finances|ARTICLE 1 - Improvement Act of 9; Municipal Improvement Act of 93; Improvement Bond Act of 95|Section 26587.

26587.  A district may use the Improvement Act of 1911 (commencing with Section 5000 of the Streets and Highways Code) or the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 (commencing with Section 10000 of the Streets and Highways Code) or the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 (commencing with Section 8500 of the Streets and Highways Code) to pay the costs of an improvement pursuant to this division.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1118.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26588 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 4 - Finances|ARTICLE 1 - Improvement Act of 9; Municipal Improvement Act of 93; Improvement Bond Act of 95|Section 26588.

26588.  The powers and duties conferred by the Improvement Act of 1911 or the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 or the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 on the various boards, officers, and agents of cities shall be exercised by the corresponding boards, officers, and agents of the district.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1118.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26589 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 4 - Finances|ARTICLE 1 - Improvement Act of 9; Municipal Improvement Act of 93; Improvement Bond Act of 95|Section 26589.

26589.  In the application of the Improvement Act of 1911 or the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 or the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 to proceedings instituted by a district, the terms used in the Improvement Act of 1911 or the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 or the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 have the following meanings:(a) “City council” or “council” or “legislative body” means the board of directors of the district.(b) “Municipality” or “city” means the district.(c) “Clerk” or “city clerk” means the clerk of the district.(d) “Superintendent of streets,” “street superintendent,” or “city engineer” means any person appointed by the board to perform or effect an improvement.(e) “Tax collector” means the county tax collector.(f) “Treasurer” or “city treasurer” means the treasurer of the district. (g) “Mayor” means the board of directors or an officer of the district to whom such powers and duties are delegated by the board of directors.(h) “Right-of-way” means any parcel of land in, on, under, or through which a right-of-way or easement has been granted to the district for the purpose of performing or effecting an improvement.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1118.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26590 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 4 - Finances|ARTICLE 1 - Improvement Act of 9; Municipal Improvement Act of 93; Improvement Bond Act of 95|Section 26590.

26590.  Any certificates or documents required by the Improvement Act of 1911 or the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 or the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 to be filed or recorded in the office of the superintendent of streets or street superintendent shall be filed or recorded in the office of the clerk of the district.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1118.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26591 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 4 - Finances|ARTICLE 2 - Financial Assistance|Section 26591.

26591.  A district may accept financial or other assistance from any public or private source and may expend any funds so accepted for any of the purposes of this division.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1118.)
CA Pub Res Code § 26592 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 17 - GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 4 - Finances|ARTICLE 2 - Financial Assistance|Section 26592.

26592.  Contributions by a local agency, the state, or any instrumentality or political subdivision thereof, are hereby declared to be for a public purpose.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1118.)