From time to time during the course of study upon a proposed plan of reorganization, the commission may do any of the following:
(a) Extend the time for completion and submission of the report and recommendation of a reorganization committee.
(b) Change the scope of the study by the addition or deletion of territory or subject districts, except that the authority granted to a commission under this subdivision shall not apply to a change of organization or reorganization as described in subdivision (a) of Section 56853.
(c) Authorize the committee to develop, study, report, and make recommendations upon alternative plans of reorganization.
(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 667, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 2002.)