{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"21553","citation":"Wat. Code, § 21553","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500. - 29978.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11"},{"name":"PART 4. ELECTIONS [21550. - 21935.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [21550. - 21608.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-4/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Divisions and Methods of Electing Directors [21550. - 21562.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-4/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 212, Sec. 1.   Effective July 15, 1992.","effective":"1992-07-15","html":"<p>The board shall order a change in the number of divisions or the method of electing directors, or both, or increase the number of directors from three to five in a district without divisions, if a petition therefor, signed by a majority of the holders of title to all of the land who are also the holders of title to a majority in value of the land, is filed in the district office at least 85 days before a general district election.</p>","text":"The board shall order a change in the number of divisions or the method of electing directors, or both, or increase the number of directors from three to five in a district without divisions, if a petition therefor, signed by a majority of the holders of title to all of the land who are also the holders of title to a majority in value of the land, is filed in the district office at least 85 days before a general district election.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/divisions-and-methods-of-electing-directors-21553","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}