{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"21562","citation":"Wat. Code, § 21562","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":"Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 178.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Notwithstanding Section <a href=\"/wat/21550\">21550</a>, if a district contains no divisions and the board consists of three members, without establishing divisions the district may increase the number of directors from three to five by following the procedure set forth in this article.</p>","text":"Notwithstanding Section 21550, if a district contains no divisions and the board consists of three members, without establishing divisions the district may increase the number of directors from three to five by following the procedure set forth in this article.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/divisions-and-methods-of-electing-directors-21562","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}