Section 50740 Of Article 1.5. Appointments In Lieu Of Election From California Water Code >> Division 15. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 1.5.

. If by 5 p.m. on the 54th day prior to a general district election the number of nominees does not exceed the number of trustees to be elected and if a petition signed by 5 percent of the voters requesting that the election be held has not been presented to the board, an election shall not be held.