Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 274.
The board is the governing body of the district.
Chapter 2 - Board and Officer Activities
California Water Code — §§ 30575-30586
Sections (10)
Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 274.
The powers of districts enumerated in this division shall, except as therein otherwise provided, be exercised by the board.
Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 274.
Each member of the board, or the secretary, may administer oaths and affirmations in connection with the taking of testimony at any hearing, investigation, or other matter pending before the board.
Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 274.
The president shall:
(a)Sign all contracts on behalf of the district.
(b)Perform other duties imposed by the board.
Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 274.
The secretary shall:
(a)Countersign all contracts on behalf of the district.
(b)Perform other duties imposed by the board.
Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 241.
Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision (a) of Section 30578 and subdivision (a) of Section 30579, the board may alternatively authorize, subject to such limitations and conditions as it may determine, the execution of contracts on behalf of the district by another officer or officers of the district.
Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 274.
The general manager shall:
(a)Have full charge and control of the maintenance, operation, and construction of the water works or water-works system of the district.
(b)Have full power and authority to employ and discharge all employees and assistants at pleasure.
(c)Prescribe the duties of employees and assistants.
(d)Fix and alter the compensation of employees and assistants subject to approval by the board.
Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 274.
The general manager shall also:
(a)Perform other duties imposed by the board.
(b)Report to the board in accordance with the rules and regulations as it adopts.
Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 454, Sec. 8.
If the board appoints an auditor or treasurer pursuant to Section 30540, the auditor or treasurer shall install and maintain a system of auditing and accounting that shall completely and at all times show the financial condition of the district.
Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 457.
The board of a district in existence on the effective date of this section shall file a certificate with the Secretary of State on or before January 1, 1964, listing:
(a)The name of the district.
(b)The date of formation.
(c)The county or counties in which the district is located, and a description of the boundaries of the district, or reference to a map showing such boundaries, which map shall be attached to the certificate, or reference to the county recorder’s office where a description of such boundaries has been recorded.
If the order declaring the district formed contains all of the information required to be in the certificate, the board may file a copy of the order in lieu of the certificate. If the certificate filed with the Secretary of State stating that the formation of the district was approved by the voters contains all of the information required by this section, no further certificate need be filed.