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CA Elec Code § 19323 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 19 - CERTIFICATION OF VOTING SYSTEMS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections Using Voting Machines|ARTICLE 2 - Pre-election Procedures|Section 19323.

19323.  The elections official shall deliver to the polling place the supplies necessary to conduct the election, including two county voter information guides, one envelope containing the seal for sealing the machine after the polls are closed, one envelope for the return of the keys, and as many copies of the statement of votes cast as are necessary.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 422, Sec. 83. (AB 2911) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Elec Code § 19340 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 19 - CERTIFICATION OF VOTING SYSTEMS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections Using Voting Machines|ARTICLE 3 - Precincts and Board Members|Section 19340.

19340.  Any member of a precinct board who has not previously attended a training class in the use of the voting machines and the duties of a board member shall be required to do so, unless appointed to fill an emergency vacancy.(Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
CA Elec Code § 19341 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 19 - CERTIFICATION OF VOTING SYSTEMS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections Using Voting Machines|ARTICLE 3 - Precincts and Board Members|Section 19341.

19341.  The precinct board shall consist of one inspector and two judges who shall be appointed and compensated pursuant to the general election laws. One additional inspector or judge shall be appointed for each additional voting machine used in the polling place.(Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
CA Elec Code § 19360 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 19 - CERTIFICATION OF VOTING SYSTEMS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections Using Voting Machines|ARTICLE 4 - Procedures at the Polls|Section 19360.

19360.  Before unsealing the envelope containing the keys and opening the doors concealing the counters the precinct board shall determine that the number on the seal on the machine and the number registered on the protective counter correspond to the numbers on the envelope.Each member of the precinct board shall then carefully examine the counters to see that each registers zero (000). If the machine is provided with embossing, printing, or photography devices that record the readings of the counters the board shall, instead of opening the counter compartment, cause a “before election proofsheet” to be produced and determined by it that all counters register zero (000).If any discrepancy is found in the numbers registered on the counters or the “before election proofsheet” the precinct board shall make, sign, and post a written statement attesting to this fact. In filling out the statement of return of votes cast, the precinct board shall subtract any number shown on the counter from the number shown on the counter at the close of the polls.(Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
CA Elec Code § 19361 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 19 - CERTIFICATION OF VOTING SYSTEMS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections Using Voting Machines|ARTICLE 4 - Procedures at the Polls|Section 19361.

19361.  The keys to the voting machines shall be delivered to the precinct board no later than 12 hours before the opening of the polls. They shall be in an envelope upon which is written the designation and location of the election precinct, the number of the voting machine, the number on the seal, and the number registered on the protective counter. The precinct board member receiving the key shall sign a receipt.The envelope shall not be opened until at least two members of the precinct board are present to determine that the envelope has not been opened.At the close of the polls the keys shall be placed in the envelope supplied by the official and the number of the machine, the number of the seal, the number registered on the protective counter, shall be written on the envelope.(Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
CA Elec Code § 19362 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 19 - CERTIFICATION OF VOTING SYSTEMS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections Using Voting Machines|ARTICLE 4 - Procedures at the Polls|Section 19362.

19362.  The exterior of the voting machine and every part of the polling place shall be in plain view of the election precinct board and the poll watchers. The ballot labels shall be clearly visible when the machine is not in use and shall be inspected by a member of the precinct board after each voter has left the booth. Each machine shall be at least four feet from the poll clerk’s table.(Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
CA Elec Code § 19371 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 19 - CERTIFICATION OF VOTING SYSTEMS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections Using Voting Machines|ARTICLE 5 - Closing the Polls|Section 19371.

19371.  Before adjourning, the precinct board shall do all of the following:(a) Comply with the requirements of Section 15250.5.(b) Seal each voting machine with the seal or seals provided.(c) Lock the voting machines.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 911, Sec. 14. (AB 2631) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Elec Code § 19380 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 19 - CERTIFICATION OF VOTING SYSTEMS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections Using Voting Machines|ARTICLE 6 - Counting Procedures|Section 19380.

19380.  The statement of the result of votes cast, which shall be certified by the precinct board, shall contain:(a) The total number of votes cast.(b) The number of votes cast for each candidate and measure as shown on the statement of return of votes cast.(c) The number of votes for persons not nominated.(d) Printed directions to the precinct board for their guidance before the polls are opened and when the polls are closed.(e) A certificate which shall be signed by the election officers before the polls are opened, showing:(1) The delivery of the keys in a sealed envelope.(2) The number on the seal or seals.(3) The number registered on the protective counter.(4) Whether all of the counters are set at zero (000).(5) Whether the public counter is set at zero (000).(f) A certificate that shall be filled out after the polls have been closed, showing:(1) That the voting machine has been locked against voting and sealed.(2) The number of voters as shown on the public counter.(3) The number on the seal or seals.(4) The number registered on the protective counter.(5) That the voting machine is closed and locked.(Added by renumbering Section 19382 by Stats. 2014, Ch. 911, Sec. 17. (AB 2631) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Elec Code § 19381 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 19 - CERTIFICATION OF VOTING SYSTEMS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections Using Voting Machines|ARTICLE 6 - Counting Procedures|Section 19381.

19381.  The precinct board shall immediately transmit unsealed to the elections official a copy of the result of the votes cast at the polling place, the copy shall be signed by the members of the precinct board, and shall be open to public inspection.(Added by renumbering Section 19385 by Stats. 2014, Ch. 911, Sec. 20. (AB 2631) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Elec Code § 20100 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 20 - ELECTION CAMPAIGNS|CHAPTER 2 - Political Corporations|ARTICLE 1 - Incorporation|Section 20100.

20100.  If the name of a corporation includes all or part of the name of any person, together with either (a) all or part of the title of any elective office, (b) the date (by year or otherwise) of the election for any office, or (c) any other words or figures indicating the candidacy or nomination of that person for elective office, the Secretary of State shall not accept its articles of incorporation for filing unless there is first filed with him or her a statement signed and acknowledged by that person consenting to the use of his or her name.(Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
CA Elec Code § 20200 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 20 - ELECTION CAMPAIGNS|CHAPTER 3 - Campaign Funds|ARTICLE 1 - Solicitation|Section 20200.

20200.  As used in this article “person” includes a firm, association, corporation, campaign committee or organization.(Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
CA Elec Code § 20201 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 20 - ELECTION CAMPAIGNS|CHAPTER 3 - Campaign Funds|ARTICLE 1 - Solicitation|Section 20201.

20201.  It is unlawful for any person that includes in any part of its name the name of any political party that was qualified to participate in the last preceding primary election, to directly or indirectly solicit funds for any purpose whatsoever upon the representation either express or implied that the funds are being solicited for the use of that political party unless that person shall have previously obtained the written consent of one of the following: a member of the national committee from California or the majority of the members of the national committee if there are more than two national committee members from California, chairman of the state central committee, executive committee of the state central committee, or executive committee of the county central committee of the party whose name is being used in the county in which the solicitation is to be made. If the county central committee of the party in that county does not have an executive committee, the written consent of the chairman and secretary of that county central committee is sufficient.All persons soliciting funds in accordance with this section shall be furnished with adequate credentials bearing the name of the solicitor and a copy of the written consent that bears the signature of the person authorizing the solicitation.(Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
CA Elec Code § 20202 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 20 - ELECTION CAMPAIGNS|CHAPTER 3 - Campaign Funds|ARTICLE 1 - Solicitation|Section 20202.

20202.  It is unlawful for any person who solicits funds for the purpose of supporting or promoting any candidates or committees to include in any part of its name the name of that candidate or committee unless that person shall have previously obtained the authorization of the candidate or committee or the candidate’s or committee’s designated agent to use the candidate’s or committee’s name in the name of that person.Authorization by a candidate or committee shall not be construed as rendering the person soliciting funds a controlled committee as defined by Section 82016 of the Government Code.(Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
CA Elec Code § 20203 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 20 - ELECTION CAMPAIGNS|CHAPTER 3 - Campaign Funds|ARTICLE 1 - Solicitation|Section 20203.

20203.  Any person who solicits or receives contributions on behalf of any candidate or committee for the purported and exclusive use of that committee or the candidate’s election campaign and who is not authorized by the candidate or committee or the candidate’s or committee’s designated agent to do so, shall include a notice in any fundraising communication, whether through any broadcasting station, newspaper, magazine, printed literature, direct mailing, or any other type of general public advertising, or through telephone or individual oral fundraising appeal, clearly and conspicuously stating that the person is not authorized by the candidate or committee and that the candidate or committee is not responsible for the actions of that person.(Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
CA Elec Code § 20400 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 20 - ELECTION CAMPAIGNS|CHAPTER 5 - Fair Campaign Practices|ARTICLE 1 - General Intent|Section 20400.

20400.  The Legislature declares that the purpose of this chapter is to encourage every candidate for public office in this state to subscribe to the Code of Fair Campaign Practices.It is the ultimate intent of the Legislature that every candidate for public office in this state who subscribes to the Code of Fair Campaign Practices will follow the basic principles of decency, honesty, and fair play in order that, after vigorously contested, but fairly conducted campaigns, the citizens of this state may exercise their constitutional right to vote, free from dishonest and unethical practices which tend to prevent the full and free expression of the will of the voters.The purpose in creating the Code of Fair Campaign Practices is to give voters guidelines in determining fair play and to encourage candidates to discuss issues instead of untruths or distortions.(Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
CA Elec Code § 20420 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 20 - ELECTION CAMPAIGNS|CHAPTER 5 - Fair Campaign Practices|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 20420.

20420.  As used in this chapter, “Code” means the Code of Fair Campaign Practices.(Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
CA Elec Code § 20441 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 20 - ELECTION CAMPAIGNS|CHAPTER 5 - Fair Campaign Practices|ARTICLE 3 - Code of Fair Campaign Practices|Section 20441.

20441.  The Secretary of State shall print, or cause to be printed, blank forms of the code. The Secretary of State shall supply the forms to the elections officials in quantities and at times requested by the elections officials.(Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
CA Elec Code § 20442 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 20 - ELECTION CAMPAIGNS|CHAPTER 5 - Fair Campaign Practices|ARTICLE 3 - Code of Fair Campaign Practices|Section 20442.

20442.  The elections official shall accept, at all times prior to the election, all completed forms that are properly subscribed to by a candidate for public office and shall retain them for public inspection until 30 days after the election.(Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
CA Elec Code § 20443 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 20 - ELECTION CAMPAIGNS|CHAPTER 5 - Fair Campaign Practices|ARTICLE 3 - Code of Fair Campaign Practices|Section 20443.

20443.  Every code subscribed to by a candidate for public office pursuant to this chapter is a public record open for public inspection.(Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
CA Elec Code § 20444 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 20 - ELECTION CAMPAIGNS|CHAPTER 5 - Fair Campaign Practices|ARTICLE 3 - Code of Fair Campaign Practices|Section 20444.

20444.  In no event shall a candidate for public office be required to subscribe to or endorse the code.(Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
CA Elec Code § 21600 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 21 - STATE AND LOCAL REAPPORTIONMENT|CHAPTER 7 - City Elections|ARTICLE 1 - General Law Cities|Section 21600.

21600.  (a) This article applies to a general law city that elects members of the city’s legislative body by districts or from districts, as defined in Section 34871 of the Government Code.(b) This article shall not be interpreted to limit the discretionary remedial authority of any federal or state court.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 90, Sec. 9. (AB 1276) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Elec Code § 21602 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 21 - STATE AND LOCAL REAPPORTIONMENT|CHAPTER 7 - City Elections|ARTICLE 1 - General Law Cities|Section 21602.

21602.  (a) (1) For redistricting occurring in 2031 and thereafter, the boundaries of the council districts shall be adopted by the council not later than 205 days before the city’s next regular election occurring after January 1 in each year ending in the number two.(2) For redistricting occurring before 2031 and where a city has a regular election occurring after January 1, 2022, and before July 1, 2022, the boundaries of the council districts shall be adopted by the council not later than 174 days before that election.(3) For redistricting occurring before 2031 and where a city does not have a regular election occurring after January 1, 2022 and before July 1, 2022, the boundaries of the council districts shall be adopted by the council not later than 205 days before the city’s next regular election occurring on or after July 1, 2022.(b) This section does not apply when a city transitions from at-large to district-based elections.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 90, Sec. 11. (AB 1276) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Elec Code § 21603 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 21 - STATE AND LOCAL REAPPORTIONMENT|CHAPTER 7 - City Elections|ARTICLE 1 - General Law Cities|Section 21603.

21603.  (a) If the boundaries of a city expand by the addition of new territory, including through annexation of unincorporated territory or consolidation with another city, the council shall add that new territory to the nearest existing council district without changing the boundaries of other council district boundaries.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the council may adopt new boundaries for each council district under the circumstances described in subdivision (a) if both of the following conditions are met:(1) There are more than four years until the council is next required to redistrict pursuant to Section 21601.(2) The population of the new territory being annexed or consolidated is greater than 25 percent of the city’s population, as determined by the most recent federal decennial census.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 557, Sec. 19. (AB 849) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Elec Code § 21605 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 21 - STATE AND LOCAL REAPPORTIONMENT|CHAPTER 7 - City Elections|ARTICLE 1 - General Law Cities|Section 21605.

21605.  (a) After redistricting or districting pursuant to Section 21601 or 21603, a council shall not adopt new council district boundaries until after the next federal decennial census, except under the following circumstances:(1) A court orders the council to redistrict.(2) The council is settling a legal claim that its council district boundaries violate the United States Constitution, the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. Sec. 10301 et seq.), or this article.(3) The boundaries of the city change by the addition of territory pursuant to Section 21603 or by the subtraction of territory.(b) This section does not prohibit a council from adopting council districts between federal decennial censuses if the council is adopting council districts for the first time, including when a city adopts council districts for the purpose of transitioning from electing its council members in at-large elections to elections by districts or from districts.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 90, Sec. 12. (AB 1276) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Elec Code § 21606 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 21 - STATE AND LOCAL REAPPORTIONMENT|CHAPTER 7 - City Elections|ARTICLE 1 - General Law Cities|Section 21606.

21606.  (a) The term of office of any council member who has been elected and whose term of office has not expired shall not be affected by any change in the boundaries of the district from which the council member was elected.(b) At the first election for council members in each city following adoption of the boundaries of council districts, excluding a special election to fill a vacancy or a recall election, a council member shall be elected for each district under the new district plan that has the same district number as a district whose incumbent’s term is due to expire. This subdivision does not apply when a city transitions from at-large to district-based elections.(c) Except as provided in subdivision (a), a person is not eligible to hold office as a member of a city council unless that person meets the requirements of Section 201 of the Elections Code and Section 34882 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 90, Sec. 13. (AB 1276) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Elec Code § 21607 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 21 - STATE AND LOCAL REAPPORTIONMENT|CHAPTER 7 - City Elections|ARTICLE 1 - General Law Cities|Section 21607.

21607.  Before adopting the boundaries of a council district pursuant to Section 21601 or 21603, or for any other reason, the council shall hold public hearings on the proposal in accordance with Section 21607.1. This section does not apply when a city transitions from at-large to district-based elections.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 90, Sec. 14. (AB 1276) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Elec Code § 21607.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Elections Code - ELEC|DIVISION 21 - STATE AND LOCAL REAPPORTIONMENT|CHAPTER 7 - City Elections|ARTICLE 1 - General Law Cities|Section 21607.1.

21607.1.  (a) Before adopting a final map, the council shall hold at least four public hearings at which the public is invited to provide input regarding the composition of one or more council districts.(1) At least one public hearing shall be held before the council draws a draft map or maps of the proposed council boundaries.(2) At least two public hearings shall be held after the council has drawn a draft map or maps of the proposed council boundaries. (b) At least one public hearing or public workshop shall be held on a Saturday, on a Sunday, or after 6 p.m. on a weekday Monday through Friday.(c) Public hearing buildings shall be accessible to persons with disabilities.(d) If a public hearing is consolidated with a regular or special meeting of the council that includes other substantive agenda items, the public hearing shall begin at a fixed time regardless of its order on the agenda, except that the council may first conclude any item being discussed or acted upon, including any associated public comment, when that time occurs. The time of the public hearing shall be noticed to the public.(e) The council may have city staff or a consultant conduct one or more public workshops in lieu of holding one of the public hearings required by paragraph (1) of subdivision (a).(f) The council may establish an advisory redistricting commission pursuant to Section 23002 to hold the public hearings required by paragraph (1) of subdivision (a).(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 557, Sec. 24. (AB 849) Effective January 1, 2020.)