81317-81319

WATER CODE
SECTION 81317-81319




81317.  At the times and places specified in the resolutions adopted
pursuant to Section 81315 or 81316, the governing body of each
public entity shall hold a public hearing on the question of whether
to form, and become a member of, the agency.




81318.  As soon as practicable after the completion of the public
hearing described in Section 81317, and in any event not later than
60 days thereafter, the governing body of each public entity shall
adopt a resolution that declares the finding of the governing body as
to whether to form and become a member of the agency. The adoption
of the resolution, whether affirmative or negative, is subject to
referendum pursuant to Division 9 (commencing with Section 9000) of
the Elections Code, but shall not be a "project" for the purposes of
the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing
with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code).



81319.  Not later than 10 days after the date of the adoption of the
resolution required by Section 81318, the governing body of each
public entity shall cause a certified copy of the resolution to be
forwarded to the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County.