CHAPTER 8. Organization and Powers of the Board and the Executive Officers [27140. - 27154.]
Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 286.
§§ 27140–27154 · 15 sections
- § 27140 The board shall be the governing body of the district and shall outline rules of policy, approve plans, and vote or withhold appropriations to carry the same…
- § 27141 Within two weeks after the Secretary of State has received certified copies of the resolutions of the board of supervisors of each county in the district,…
- § 27142 At the first meeting the board shall organize by choosing one of its members as president, and choosing a secretary, who shall not be a member of the board. At…
- § 27143 All meetings of the board, whether regular or special, shall be open to the public. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of…
- § 27144 The board shall adopt rules to govern its proceedings, including the use of motions in connection with such proceedings.
- § 27145 The board shall select an office and place of business within the district.
- § 27146 For the purpose of considering questions relating to the bridge and highway district generally or local questions affecting a particular county or group of…
- § 27147 All official action of the board shall be by ordinance or resolution. The ayes and noes shall be taken upon the passage of all ordinances and resolutions, and…
- § 27148 The enacting clause of all ordinances passed by the board shall be “Be it ordained by the board of directors of ____ bridge and highway district as follows:”…
- § 27149 Each member of the board shall receive the sum of fifty dollars ($50) for attending each meeting of the board and each committee meeting on different days, but…
- § 27150 The board shall at its first meeting, or as soon thereafter as practicable, appoint by a majority vote a general manager, an auditor and a secretary. No…
- § 27151 The general manager shall be the executive officer of the district. He shall employ and discharge at pleasure all subordinate officers, employees and…
- § 27152 The board shall appoint an attorney and all subordinate officers not provided to be appointed by the general manager, and shall fix their salaries. Subordinate…
- § 27153 The board may change the name of the district by resolution, which shall become effective upon the filing of a certified copy of the resolution with the…
- § 27154 Notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, or any limitation or restriction contained in any law, the board may: (a) Invest and reinvest all or any part of…