Cal. Water Code - WAT § 30575. Section 30575.
The board is the governing body of the district.
CHAPTER 2. Board and Officer Activities [30575. - 30586.]
Cal. Water Code - WAT 2.
in effectCal. Water Code - WAT § 30576. Section 30576.
The powers of districts enumerated in this division shall, except as therein otherwise provided, be exercised by the board.
Cal. Water Code - WAT § 30577. Section 30577.
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.
Cal. Water Code - WAT § 30578. Section 30578.
The president shall:
(a)
Sign all contracts on behalf of the district.
(b)
Perform other duties imposed by the board.
Cal. Water Code - WAT § 30579. Section 30579.
The secretary shall:
(a)
Countersign all contracts on behalf of the district.
(b)
Perform other duties imposed by the board.
Cal. Water Code - WAT § 30579.5. Section 30579.5.
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.
Cal. Water Code - WAT § 30580. Section 30580.
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.
Cal. Water Code - WAT § 30581. Section 30581.
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.
Cal. Water Code - WAT § 30582. Section 30582.
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.
Cal. Water Code - WAT § 30586. Section 30586.
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.
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