At the direction of the Board of Supervisors, the appointed County Supervisorial District "Boundary Review Committee" will recommend to the Board of Supervisors a plan for redistricting based upon Census 2000 data and other pertinent information.

California Election Code Section 21500, et seq., requires that counties redistrict after each decennial census, using that census (2000) as a basis. Boundaries must be adjusted so that districts are "as nearly equal in population as may be." Additionally, the plan must comply with the requirements of the United States Constitution and with the mandate of the federal Voting Rights Act to assure fair and effective representation for racial and language minority groups. Finally, the redistricting plan must be in accord with the requirements of the County Charter.

The 2000 Census provides detailed population data necessary for redistricting. Federal law requires that the data be delivered to the states not later than April 1, 2001. Because of the early primary in March 2002, the last day for the County redistricting ordinance to go into effect in order to comply with California Election Code Section 21506 is September 28, 2001. This section states that "a change in the boundaries of a supervisorial district shall not be made within 45 days before the first day for circulating nomination papers (November 12, 2001) for an election of supervisors in the county or between the direct primary election and the general election." Since the County is also subject to a preclearance requirement, the complex redistricting task will need to be completed in a compressed time frame.

As part of the redistricting process, the Board of Supervisors has appointed a Boundary Review Committee. Each Supervisor was authorized to nominate two members and two alternates who were then appointed by the Board. The Boundary Review Committee will be assisted in its work by County staff and technical consultants to manage and analyze data bases and proposed plans.

To help Boundary Review Committee members and the public prepare for redistricting, a number of documents including a Public Access Plan, schedule of important dates, and plan submittal forms will be made available on this Web site and through the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors. The Boundary Review Committee will hold meetings to educate the public, solicit initial input on priorities, and provide general guidelines for redistricting.

This Web site has been prepared to assist in the redistricting process and will be regularly updated to provide timely information relating to redistricting in Los Angeles County.

NOTE: To receive updated information of the County’s Redistricting process please submit your name and mailing address to the location listed below.

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