CA Gov't Code Section 26292.3

(a)

The county shall conduct an election called by the agency. The election shall be held within the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county.

(b)

The election shall be called and conducted in the same manner as provided by law for the conduct of elections by a county.

(c)

The cost incurred by the county in conducting the election shall be reimbursed by the agency from proceeds of the transactions and use tax.