SACRAMENTO, CA - A state Web site to accept citizen applications to serve on an independent commission to redraw California's state legislative districts went online Monday.

Up to now, state lawmakers set legislative district boundaries. However, in November 2008, voters approved Proposition 11, taking that power away. Districts set by citizens will take effect after the 2010 U.S. Census.

The new commission will also draw the boundary lines for members of the State Board of Equalization but not for Congressional districts.

At this time, WeDrawtheLines.ca.gov allows users to preview the application process to recommend members.

The requirements for prospective commission members are: they must be registered voters, affiliated with a single party for five years prior to their application, have voted in recent elections, and are free from conflicts as prescribed in Prop 11, such as to not be registered lobbyists, elected officials, or have contributed more than $2,000 to a political candidate in recent years.