§ 2013. — 2013. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 395, Sec. 6.)

(a)
A proposal to form a new district may also be made by the adoption of a resolution of application by the legislative body of any county or city that contains the territory proposed to be included in the district. Except for the provisions regarding the signers, signatures, and the proponents, a resolution of application shall contain all of the matters required for inclusion in a petition in Section 2011.
(b)
Before adopting a resolution of application, the legislative body
shall hold a public hearing on the resolution. Notice of the hearing shall be published pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code in one or more newspapers of general circulation within the county or city. At least 20 days before the hearing, the legislative body shall give mailed notice of its hearing to the executive officer of the local agency formation commission of the principal county. The notice shall generally describe the proposed formation of the district and the territory proposed to be included in the district.
(c)
At the hearing required by subdivision (b), the legislative body shall give any person an opportunity to present his or her views on the resolution.
(d)
The clerk of the legislative body shall file a certified copy of the resolution of application with the executive officer of the local agency formation commission of the principal county.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 395, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2003.