Board of TrusteesPowers and Duties
Section § 50650
This law states that the board has the authority to make decisions and oversee the operations of the district.
Section § 50651
The authority given to the district, as listed in this division of the law, is usually carried out by the board unless stated otherwise in the law.
Section § 50652
This law states that the board is in charge of supervising and managing the construction, maintenance, and operation of reclamation projects. They also oversee all district activities related to these works.
Section § 50653
This law specifies that if the reclamation board receives money from uncollected assessments on lands it bought for right of way purposes, that money should either be distributed among the district's landowners based on their last tax payments or be deposited into the county treasury on behalf of the district.
Section § 50654
This law states that the board can decide to give back any extra money the district has, which isn’t needed for land improvement projects, to the landowners. The refund will be based on how much each landowner was charged in the last assessment that helped create the surplus, either from those charges or from renting or selling land that wasn't paid for.
Section § 50655
Section § 50656
Any document that needs the board's approval must be signed by either a trustee or the secretary.
Section § 50657
This law allows the board to set up a revolving fund, which is a pool of money that can be used and replenished as needed. To establish this fund, the board must officially record their decision and send a certified copy of this order to the county treasurer.
Section § 50658
This law states that a county treasurer won't release money to start or refill a revolving fund unless the responsible district agrees to manage the fund. The district must also promise to protect the county treasurer from any mistakes or misuse of the fund.
Section § 50659
This law establishes that a revolving fund can only be accessed through checks or drafts signed by at least two board members or another person approved by a unanimous board vote. However, before anyone can be authorized, they must secure a bond that is at least twice the fund's amount, ensuring the fund is handled safely and properly.
Section § 50660
This law states that the county treasurer automatically acts as the treasurer for a district unless the district's board decides, with the county treasurer's written consent, to appoint a separate district treasurer. If a district treasurer is appointed, they will take over the roles and responsibilities typically held by the county treasurer for the district. Once appointed, references to the county treasurer will refer to the district treasurer instead, and no further permissions from the county treasurer are needed. The newly appointed treasurer must also file a security bond as outlined in another law section.