CA Water Code Section 50816

At the close of the polls the election board shall:

(a)

Immediately canvass the votes and declare the result.

(b)

Forward a certificate showing the result and the number of votes cast for and against the issuing of bonds or refunding bonds to the county elections official.

(c)

Deliver a copy of the certificate to the board.

(d)

Deliver all ballots cast and all documents and papers used at the election to the county elections official.