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CA Harb & Nav Code § 7045 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization|ARTICLE 1 - Directors|Section 7045.

7045.  Each director elected or appointed shall hold office until his successor qualifies.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7046 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization|ARTICLE 1 - Directors|Section 7046.

7046.  If and when the territory included within the district lies entirely within a single city, the legislative body of such city shall be ex officio the board of directors of the district. In such a case, the presiding officer of such legislative body shall be ex officio the president of the district.(Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 378.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7047 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization|ARTICLE 1 - Directors|Section 7047.

7047.  Each director shall receive a sum as may be fixed by the board, not exceeding fifty dollars ($50) for each meeting of the board attended by him or her, for not exceeding four meetings in any calendar month. A director may also receive traveling and other expenses incurred by him or her when performing duties for the district other than attending board meetings. For purposes of this section, the determination of whether a director’s activities on any specific day are compensable shall be made pursuant to Article 2.3 (commencing with Section 53232) of Chapter 2 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code. Reimbursement for these expenses is subject to Sections 53232.2 and 53232.3 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 700, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7048 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization|ARTICLE 1 - Directors|Section 7048.

7048.  Before entering upon the duties of his office each director shall take and subscribe the official oath and file it with the secretary. The oath of office may be taken before the secretary, any member of the board of directors, or any officers authorized by law to administer oaths.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7050 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization|ARTICLE 2 - The Board|Section 7050.

7050.  The board is the governing body of the district.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7051 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization|ARTICLE 2 - The Board|Section 7051.

7051.  The powers of the district shall, except as otherwise provided in this part, be exercised by the board.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7052 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization|ARTICLE 2 - The Board|Section 7052.

7052.  Within 30 days after the formation of the district the directors shall meet and organize as a board. The board shall:(a) Elect one of its members president except in a case where Section 7046 applies.(b) Provide for the time and place of holding its regular meetings.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7053 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization|ARTICLE 2 - The Board|Section 7053.

7053.  At its organization meeting the board may transact any business of the district.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7053.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization|ARTICLE 2 - The Board|Section 7053.5.

7053.5.  A district may destroy a record pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 60200) of Division 1 of Title 6 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 158, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7054 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization|ARTICLE 2 - The Board|Section 7054.

7054.  A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7055 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization|ARTICLE 2 - The Board|Section 7055.

7055.  The board may act either by ordinance, resolution, order or motion. No ordinance or resolution shall be passed or become effective without at least the affirmative votes of a majority of the then members of the board.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7056 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization|ARTICLE 2 - The Board|Section 7056.

7056.  Separate books may be maintained for the filing of ordinances and resolutions but the ayes and noes shall be taken upon the passage of all ordinances and resolutions and entered upon the minutes of the board.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7057 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization|ARTICLE 2 - The Board|Section 7057.

7057.  The enacting clause of all ordinances passed by the board shall be in substantially the following form: “Be it Ordained by the Board of Directors of (____ naming the district) as follows:”.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7058 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization|ARTICLE 2 - The Board|Section 7058.

7058.  The board may pass all ordinances necessary for the regulation of the district. All ordinances shall be signed by the president and attested by the secretary.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7059 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization|ARTICLE 2 - The Board|Section 7059.

7059.  The board shall establish rules for its proceedings.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7060 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization|ARTICLE 2 - The Board|Section 7060.

7060.  The board may adopt a seal for the district and alter it at pleasure.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7061 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization|ARTICLE 2 - The Board|Section 7061.

7061.  By resolution the board may change the name of the district. A change of name shall be effective upon the filing of a certified copy of the resolution with the Secretary of State and recording a certified copy in the office of the county recorder of the county in which the district is situated.(Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 665.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7070 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization|ARTICLE 3 - Officers and Employees|Section 7070.

7070.  The board shall at its first meeting, or as soon thereafter as practical, appoint a secretary and treasurer. The board shall also appoint other officers that are necessary or convenient for the business of the district.(Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 378.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7071 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization|ARTICLE 3 - Officers and Employees|Section 7071.

7071.  A director shall not be treasurer. The secretary and treasurer shall receive the compensation determined by the board and shall serve at its pleasure.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7072 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization|ARTICLE 3 - Officers and Employees|Section 7072.

7072.  The board may, at any time, appoint or employ, fix the compensation of and prescribe the authority and duties of other officers, employees, attorneys, engineers and consultants necessary or convenient for the business of the district, each of whom shall serve at the pleasure of the board.When, pursuant to Section 7046, the legislative body of a city is the board of directors of a district, and appoints the administrative officer of the district, he shall have the authority to appoint, employ, and to fix the compensation of and prescribe the authority and duties of, the employees of the district, excluding attorneys, auditors or consultants. The employees employed or appointed by the administrative officer shall serve at his pleasure.(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 651.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7073 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization|ARTICLE 3 - Officers and Employees|Section 7073.

7073.  The board may require the secretary, treasurer or other officers, employees or assistants of the district to give a bond to the district conditioned upon the faithful performance of his duties in an amount as the board may provide.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7074 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization|ARTICLE 3 - Officers and Employees|Section 7074.

7074.  The treasurer shall receive and safely keep all moneys of the district. He shall comply with all provisions of law governing the deposit and securing of public funds.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7080 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections|ARTICLE 1 - Elections Generally|Section 7080.

7080.  (a) Except for the first election, directors shall be elected at general district elections. All other elections are special district elections. The first general district election shall be held on the same day as and shall be fully consolidated with the next statewide direct primary which is held more than six months subsequent to the formation of the district and succeeding general district elections shall be held on the same day and shall be fully consolidated with the succeeding statewide direct primaries.(b) No notice of a general district election need be given. The precincts, polling places and election officers shall, within the district, be the same as those provided for the statewide direct primary and the elections shall be held in all respects as if there were only one election and only one form of ballot shall be used unless some precincts are not entirely the same for both elections, in which case separate ballots may be provided as necessary.(c) The district shall pay to the county the actual cost of the services rendered in conducting the election upon presentation to the board of a properly approved bill from the county. The returns shall be canvassed by the county officer or officers required to canvass the returns of the statewide direct primary and a certificate stating the result of the canvass shall be filed with the board who shall declare the result and declare elected the persons having the highest number of votes given for each office.(d) The certificate shall be retained in the district records and the results and declaration shall be entered on the minutes of the board. The secretary shall deliver to each person elected a certificate of election signed by the secretary and authenticated with the seal of the district.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7081 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections|ARTICLE 1 - Elections Generally|Section 7081.

7081.  Nomination papers for the office of director shall be signed by 25 or more registered electors in the district and filed with the secretary not more than 65 nor less than 40 days before the day of election. Otherwise the directors shall be nominated in accordance with the provisions for independent nominations set forth in Part 2 (commencing at Section 8300) of Division 8 of the Elections Code so far as they may be applicable.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 115. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7082 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections|ARTICLE 1 - Elections Generally|Section 7082.

7082.  The provisions of the Elections Code relating to the qualifications of electors, the manner of voting, the duties of election officers, the canvassing of returns, and all other particulars in respect to the management of general elections so far as they may be applicable shall govern all district elections, except:(a) To the extent that the provisions of the Elections Code pertaining to the conduct of local elections are inconsistent with the provisions of that code pertaining to general elections the provisions of the Elections Code pertaining to local elections shall control.(b) Inconsistent provisions of this part shall control over any provisions of the Elections Code.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7083 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections|ARTICLE 1 - Elections Generally|Section 7083.

7083.  If there is but one person to be elected to an office, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes cast for the candidates for that office shall be declared elected.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7084 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections|ARTICLE 1 - Elections Generally|Section 7084.

7084.  If there are two or more persons to be elected to an office, those candidates equal in number to the number to be elected who receive the highest number of votes for the office shall be declared elected.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7085 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections|ARTICLE 1 - Elections Generally|Section 7085.

7085.  If a proposition has been submitted at the election it shall be declared carried if a majority of those voting thereon, or a higher number as may be required by law, vote in favor thereof. Otherwise it shall be declared defeated.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7086 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections|ARTICLE 1 - Elections Generally|Section 7086.

7086.  Special district elections held under this part or under any other law shall be called, held and conducted as provided in this part or in said other law if it so provides, but if no provision is made therein the election shall be called by resolution which shall state:(a) The date of the election.(b) The hours during which the polls shall remain open.(c) The election precinct or precincts, the polling place or places and the names of the officers selected to conduct the election, who shall consist of one inspector, one judge and two clerks in each precinct.(d) The measure or measures to be submitted to the voters.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7087 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections|ARTICLE 1 - Elections Generally|Section 7087.

7087.  Notice of the holding of the election shall be given by publishing the resolution calling the election pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code in at least one newspaper published in the district, the first publication to be at least two weeks prior to the date of the election. If there is no newspaper published in the district the resolution shall be posted in three public places in the district not less than two weeks prior to the date of the election. No other notice of the election need be given.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7088 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections|ARTICLE 1 - Elections Generally|Section 7088.

7088.  The returns of the election shall be made, the votes canvassed at least seven days following the election, and the results thereof ascertained and declared in accordance with the provisions of the Elections Code, so far as they may be applicable, except as otherwise provided in this part. The secretary, as soon as the result is declared, shall enter in the district records a statement of the result.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7089 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections|ARTICLE 1 - Elections Generally|Section 7089.

7089.  No irregularities or informalities in conducting any district election shall invalidate the same, if the election shall have been otherwise fairly conducted.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7090 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections|ARTICLE 1 - Elections Generally|Section 7090.

7090.  All the expenses of district elections shall be borne by the district.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7100 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections|ARTICLE 2 - Appointments in Lieu of Election|Section 7100.

7100.  If, on the tenth day after the time for nominating directors has expired, only one person has been nominated for each of the positions of director to be filled at that election and a petition signed by 5 percent of the voters of the district requesting that the election be held has not been presented to the board of supervisors, an election shall not be held.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7101 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections|ARTICLE 2 - Appointments in Lieu of Election|Section 7101.

7101.  In such case the board of supervisors of the county in which the district is situated shall, at its next regular meeting, appoint to the positions of directors those persons nominated, and the person shall qualify, take office, and serve exactly as if elected at the general district election.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7120 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections|ARTICLE 3 - Initiative; Referendum; Recall|Section 7120.

7120.  Ordinances may be enacted by and for any district by initiative in the same manner and with the same effect as ordinances of counties under Article 1 (commencing at Section 9100) of Chapter 2 of Division 9 of the Elections Code and the terms used therein shall have the following meanings:(a) “County” shall mean district.(b) “Board of supervisors” shall mean board.(c) “Elections official” shall mean secretary.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 116. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7121 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 4 - Elections|ARTICLE 3 - Initiative; Referendum; Recall|Section 7121.

7121.  (a) No ordinance shall become effective until 30 days from and after the date of its passage, except the following:(1) An ordinance calling or otherwise relating to an election.(2) An ordinance for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, that contains a declaration of, and the facts constituting, its urgency, and is passed by a four-fifths vote of the board. (b) Prior to the effective date thereof ordinances shall be subject to referendum in the same manner and with the same effect as ordinances of counties under Article 2 (commencing with Section 9140) of Chapter 2 of Division 9 of the Elections Code and terms used therein shall have the meanings set forth in Section 7120.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 117. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7170 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 6 - Financial Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - General|Section 7170.

7170.  A district may borrow money, incur indebtedness, and issue bonds or other evidences of indebtedness as provided in this part.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7171 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 6 - Financial Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - General|Section 7171.

7171.  A district may issue warrants payable in not to exceed two years from their date, to pay the formation expenses of the district, which warrants may bear interest at a rate of not exceeding 6 percent per annum from date of issue until paid, which formation expenses may include fees of attorneys and others employed to conduct formation proceedings.(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 7172 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 7 - SMALL CRAFT HARBOR DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 6 - Financial Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - General|Section 7172.

7172.  All claims for money or damages against the district are governed by Part 3 (commencing with Section 900) and Part 4 (commencing with Section 940) of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code except as provided therein, or by other statutes or regulations expressly applicable thereto. Except for bonds and interest coupons which shall be paid when due, all claims shall be approved in writing by the president or a member of the board designated for such purpose, or approved by the board in open meeting.(Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1715.)