Section 16817 Of Article 1. Petition To Acquire Works From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 7. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 1.

. At as early a date after determination of the election result as the board deems is for the best interests of the district, it shall undertake proceedings and enter into the negotiations and contracts necessary for the acquisition of the public utility works named in any proposition approved by the majority of the electors voting at the election.