Section 88053 Of Article 2. Inclusion In The Merit System From California Education Code >> Division 7. >> Title 3. >> Part 51. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 2.

. The governing board of a community college district whose full-time equivalent student is less than 3,000, by affirmative vote of a majority of its members, may adopt the procedure set forth in Article 3 (commencing with Section 88060). The motion or a resolution for adoption of the system shall specify the date that Article 3 (commencing with Section 88060) shall be applicable to the classified employees of the district, which shall not be later than July 1 next following the date of adoption.