2005 California Government Code Sections 60350-60356 ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

60350.  This chapter is known and may be cited as the California
Special District Consolidation Assistance Act.
60351.  The Legislature finds and declares that it is in the best
interests of the people of the state, and of primary importance to
the safety of persons and property throughout California, to
establish a program to enable counties to assist special districts to
develop and implement plans to consolidate their services.
60352.  The board of supervisors of any county may participate in
the program created by this chapter by adopting an ordinance
implementing the provisions of this chapter.
60353.  The board of supervisors in a participating county may make
loans to districts, as defined by Section 56036, which apply pursuant
to this chapter to pay for the costs of any of the following:
   (a) Studies to determine the feasibility of reducing the costs of
districts through consolidation, merger, or reorganization.
   (b) Any fees charged pursuant to Sections 56383 and 56654 needed
to carry out the results of the studies conducted pursuant to
subdivision (a).
   (c) Any expenses incurred pursuant to Sections 56843 and 56844
needed to carry out the results of studies conducted pursuant to
subdivision (a).
60354.  The board of supervisors shall develop the procedure to be
followed by special districts to submit applications and the criteria
for evaluating those loan applications and awarding loans.
60355.  The board of supervisors shall determine after public
hearing which applications by districts for loans shall be approved
based on the criteria established pursuant to Section 60354.
60356.  The board of supervisors may cancel the repayment of any
loan made pursuant to this chapter for special districts which
successfully complete a consolidation, merger, or reorganization.  If
the board of supervisors cancels a loan, it shall be considered a
grant and no repayment shall be required.