(a) Proceedings for the formation of a district in Riverside County may be initiated by resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Riverside, in lieu of a petition.
(b) The resolution shall do all of the following:
(1) Name the district and state the reasons for forming it.
(2) Specify that the board of supervisors shall act, ex officio, as the governing body of the district. The provisions of this article pertaining to the election of district directors do not apply, and all powers and authority of the district shall be vested in the board of supervisors in its capacity as the governing body of the district.
(3) Describe the territory to be included in the district. Notwithstanding Section 5502, the territory of the district shall consist of at least all unincorporated areas of the county lying west of a north-south line passing through Chiriaco Summit. However, if requested by resolution of the governing body of any city, that city may be included in the district and the description shall reflect its inclusion.
(4) Describe the methods by which the district will be financed.
(5) Call and give notice of an election to be held in the proposed district for the purpose of determining whether the district shall be created and established. The election shall be consolidated with a statewide election or any election conducted throughout Riverside County.
(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 789, Sec. 19.)
Last modified: October 25, 2018