{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"71503","citation":"Wat. Code, § 71503","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 20. MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICTS [71000. - 73001.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-20"},{"name":"PART 4. ELECTIONS [71450. - 71540.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-20/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Election of Directors [71500. - 71512.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-20/part-4/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. In General [71500. - 71505.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-20/part-4/chapter-4/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 7, Sec. 7.   Effective February 8, 1984.","effective":"1984-02-08","html":"<p>Each candidate for director who at the general district election receives the highest number of votes cast for the candidate for that office is elected as a director of the district.</p>","text":"Each candidate for director who at the general district election receives the highest number of votes cast for the candidate for that office is elected as a director of the district.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/in-general-71503","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}