CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization [7040. - 7074.]
Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.
§§ 7040–7074 · 27 sections
ARTICLE 1. Directors §§ 7040–7048 · 9 sections
- § 7040 Each district shall have a board of five directors all of whom shall be registered electors residing within the boundaries of the district and all of whom…
- § 7041 The term of office of each director, other than directors first elected or directors appointed to fill an unexpired term, shall be four years.
- § 7042 If a person elected fails to qualify, the office shall be filled as if there were a vacancy in the office.
- § 7043 All vacancies occurring in the office of director shall be filled by appointment by the remaining directors.
- § 7044 An appointment to fill a vacancy in the office of director shall be for the unexpired term of the office in which the vacancy exists.
- § 7045 Each director elected or appointed shall hold office until his successor qualifies.
- § 7046 If and when the territory included within the district lies entirely within a single city, the legislative body of such city shall be ex officio the board of…
- § 7047 Each director shall receive a sum as may be fixed by the board, not exceeding fifty dollars ($50) for each meeting of the board attended by him or her, for not…
- § 7048 Before entering upon the duties of his office each director shall take and subscribe the official oath and file it with the secretary. The oath of office may…
ARTICLE 2. The Board §§ 7050–7061 · 13 sections
- § 7050 The board is the governing body of the district.
- § 7051 The powers of the district shall, except as otherwise provided in this part, be exercised by the board.
- § 7052 Within 30 days after the formation of the district the directors shall meet and organize as a board. The board shall: (a) Elect one of its members president…
- § 7053 At its organization meeting the board may transact any business of the district.
- § 7053.5 A district may destroy a record pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 60200) of Division 1 of Title 6 of the Government Code.
- § 7054 A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
- § 7055 The board may act either by ordinance, resolution, order or motion. No ordinance or resolution shall be passed or become effective without at least the…
- § 7056 Separate books may be maintained for the filing of ordinances and resolutions but the ayes and noes shall be taken upon the passage of all ordinances and…
- § 7057 The enacting clause of all ordinances passed by the board shall be in substantially the following form: “Be it Ordained by the Board of Directors of (____…
- § 7058 The board may pass all ordinances necessary for the regulation of the district. All ordinances shall be signed by the president and attested by the secretary.
- § 7059 The board shall establish rules for its proceedings.
- § 7060 The board may adopt a seal for the district and alter it at pleasure.
- § 7061 By resolution the board may change the name of the district. A change of name shall be effective upon the filing of a certified copy of the resolution with the…
ARTICLE 3. Officers and Employees §§ 7070–7074 · 5 sections
- § 7070 The board shall at its first meeting, or as soon thereafter as practical, appoint a secretary and treasurer. The board shall also appoint other officers that…
- § 7071 A director shall not be treasurer. The secretary and treasurer shall receive the compensation determined by the board and shall serve at its pleasure.
- § 7072 The board may, at any time, appoint or employ, fix the compensation of and prescribe the authority and duties of other officers, employees, attorneys,…
- § 7073 The board may require the secretary, treasurer or other officers, employees or assistants of the district to give a bond to the district conditioned upon the…
- § 7074 The treasurer shall receive and safely keep all moneys of the district. He shall comply with all provisions of law governing the deposit and securing of public…