Resort Improvement DistrictsGeneral Administrative Provisions
Section § 13031
This law states that the board of supervisors is in charge of managing the district. Unless there's a different rule within this section, the district's business follows the guidelines set by the County Service Area Law.
Section § 13032
Section § 13033
This section means that the board of directors for a district has powers that are assigned to them by the board of supervisors. Moreover, the board of supervisors can transfer any of their powers to the board of directors if they choose.
Section § 13034
This law explains how the district board is to be formed. The board usually has five members: four elected from the district, and one who is the current supervisor for the area. Alternatively, if all current directors agree unanimously, all five members can be elected from the district.
Section § 13034.5
If a district decides to have a five-member board, it can hold a special election to replace a board member who serves as a supervisor. This special election must follow specific rules starting from Section 13050. The person elected will serve until the next regular district election, after which they serve a four-year term.
If the district doesn't hold a special election, the replacement will be elected during the next regular election. A current supervisor stays in their role until their replacement is elected and qualified. The district must cover costs incurred by local governments for this special election process.
Section § 13035
In this law, it specifies that all directors, except the supervisorial member, must be voters who reside in the district.
Section § 13035.1
This law section states that during the first general district election after January 1, 1998, voters will elect the same number of directors as those whose terms have expired. Any directors still in their term by the election date will serve until their term ends and successors are elected. The election must follow the rules set by the Uniform District Election Law, ensuring proper ballot format and conduct of resident voting elections.
Section § 13036
If a director's position becomes vacant, the board of supervisors is responsible for appointing a new director to fill the vacancy.
Section § 13037
If someone needs to be chosen to fill an empty director position, that person will serve for the rest of the term left by their predecessor, until someone else is elected or appointed to take over.
Section § 13038
Each year, the district board needs to choose one of its members to be the president and also appoint someone as the secretary, which can be anyone on the board.
Section § 13039
All meetings of the district board must be open for the public to attend.
Section § 13040
This section requires the district board to decide when and where it will meet, how to organize special meetings, and to set up rules for how it conducts its business.
Section § 13041
This law section outlines how directors of a district board in California can be compensated. Directors can earn up to $25 for each board meeting they attend, up to two meetings per month, plus reimbursement for any necessary expenses from performing their duties. They can also receive $25 for performing other district duties for up to five days per month, with the exception of the board president. Additionally, the board sets the compensation for the secretary, which replaces any other meeting attendance compensation.