2005 California Public Resources Code Sections 26569.5-26569.7 Article 3. Nature of the District

26569.5.  A district formed under this chapter shall be comprised of
an area within a local agency which is specially benefited by, and
is subject to a special assessment to pay of the cost of, an
improvement.  The district is not an entity separate and distinct
from the local agency within which it is formed.
26569.6.  The legislative body shall appoint itself to act as board
of directors of the district.
26569.7.  This chapter is applicable only in a city or county which
has adopted an ordinance providing that the chapter is applicable in
its jurisdiction.