{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"50601","citation":"Wat. Code, § 50601","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000. - 53901.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-15"},{"name":"PART 3. BOARD OF TRUSTEES [50600. - 50660.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-15/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Selection, Tenure and Compensation [50600. - 50610.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-15/part-3/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 879.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The by-laws of a district may provide, or be amended to provide, for a board of five or seven members, and, if the original by-laws so provide, five or seven eligible persons respectively shall be elected as trustees at each election, or, if the by-laws are amended, then five or seven eligible persons shall be elected at the next district election held subsequent to the date of amendment, and at each election held thereafter.</p>","text":"The by-laws of a district may provide, or be amended to provide, for a board of five or seven members, and, if the original by-laws so provide, five or seven eligible persons respectively shall be elected as trustees at each election, or, if the by-laws are amended, then five or seven eligible persons shall be elected at the next district election held subsequent to the date of amendment, and at each election held thereafter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/selection-tenure-and-compensation-50601","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}