(a)
A political subdivision that changes from an at-large method of election to a district-based election shall hold at least two public hearings on a proposal to establish the district boundaries of the political subdivision prior to a public hearing at which the governing body of the political subdivision votes to approve or defeat the proposal.
(b)
This section applies to, but is not limited to, a proposal that is required due to a court-imposed change from an at-large method of election to a district-based election.
(c)
For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings:
(1)
“At-large method of election” has the same meaning as set forth in subdivision (a) of Section 14026.
(2)
“District-based election” has the same meaning as set forth in subdivision (b) of Section 14026.
(3)
“Political subdivision” has the same meaning as set forth in subdivision (c) of Section 14026.