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CA Pub Util Code § 24889 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of Directors|Section 24889.

24889.  The board may provide by resolution, under such terms and conditions as it sees fit, for the payment of demands against the district without prior specific approval thereof by the board if the demand is for a purpose for which an expenditure has been previously approved by the board and in an amount no greater than the amount so authorized, and if the demand is approved by the general manager.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24890 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of Directors|Section 24890.

24890.  To facilitate the business of the district, the board may provide for the creation and administration of such funds as the needs of the district may require. The funds shall be disbursed in accordance with rules established by the board and all payments from any fund shall be reported to the board.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24906 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 5 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 24906.

24906.  All legislative sessions of the board, whether regular or special, are open to the public.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24907 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 5 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 24907.

24907.  A majority of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24908 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 5 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 24908.

24908.  (a) The board may, by ordinance or resolution, provide that each director shall be paid a sum that shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each calendar month that he or she serves as a director. The board may, by ordinance or resolution, provide for an adjustment to the monthly compensation based upon the percentage increase in the California Consumer Price Index, as calculated by the Department of Finance, for each calendar year following the operative date of the last adjustment. The adjustment shall not become effective until the next regular election of the directors following the adoption of the ordinance or resolution.(b) The ordinance or resolution to authorize a monthly stipend pursuant to subdivision (a), in lieu of per-meeting compensation, shall include a requirement that a director may receive a monthly stipend for a given month only if he or she attends all scheduled and noticed regular board meetings for that month. For those directors meeting this attendance requirement, the amount of one hundred dollars ($100) shall be deducted from the stipend for failure to attend each meeting of a committee on which he or she serves that month. In any month that a director fails to meet these attendance requirements, that director may be compensated at the rate of one hundred dollars ($100) per board or committee meeting attended, not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) for that month.(c) For the purpose of this section, a director who misses a scheduled and noticed meeting of the board or committee while attending to official district business pursuant to authorization shall be deemed to have attended the meeting.(d) The ordinance or resolution may provide for not more than two excused absences during a calendar year without disqualifying the director for a monthly stipend.(e) In addition to the compensation otherwise provided in this section, each director may be allowed necessary traveling and personal expenses incurred solely as a result of the performance of his or her duties, in amounts as may be authorized by the board. Reimbursement for these expenses is subject to Sections 53232.2 and 53232.3 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 491, Sec. 4. (SB 1318) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24909 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 5 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 24909.

24909.  The acts of the board shall be expressed by motion, resolution, or ordinance. No ordinance shall be passed by the board on the day of its introduction, nor within three days thereafter, nor at any time other than a regular or adjourned regular meeting. No ordinance, resolution, or motion shall have any validity or effect unless passed by the affirmative votes of a majority of the directors.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24910 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 5 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 24910.

24910.  All ordinances shall be published after passage.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24911 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 5 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 24911.

24911.  The enacting clause of all ordinances shall be as follows:“Be it enacted by the board of directors of________transit district:”(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24912 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 5 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 24912.

24912.  All ordinances shall be signed by the president of the board or the vice president, and attested by the secretary.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24926 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Other Officers|Section 24926.

24926.  The board shall appoint and fix the salary of a general manager, who shall have full charge of the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of the facilities of the district and also of the administration of the business affairs of the district.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24927 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Other Officers|Section 24927.

24927.  All other things being equal, the board shall appoint as general manager some person who has had experience in the construction or management of transit facilities.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24928 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Other Officers|Section 24928.

24928.  The general manager need not be a resident of this State at the time of his appointment.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24929 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Other Officers|Section 24929.

24929.  The general manager shall hold office for an indefinite term and may be removed by the board only upon the adoption of a resolution by the affirmative vote of not less than a majority of the board. Before the general manager may be removed, he shall, if he demands it, be given a written statement of the reasons alleged for his removal and he shall have the right to be publicly heard thereon at a meeting of the board prior to the final vote on the resolution providing for his removal, but pending and during such hearing the board may suspend him from office. The board may not reduce the salary of the general manager below the amount fixed at the time of his original appointment except upon the adoption of a resolution by a like vote and after a like opportunity to be heard. The action of the board in suspending or removing the general manager or reducing his salary, if approved by a majority of the membership of the board, is final.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24930 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Other Officers|Section 24930.

24930.  Notwithstanding this article, until such time as the district has operated, controlled, or used facilities or parts of facilities for providing the inhabitants and cities within the boundaries of the district with transit services for a period of six months, the board may or may not appoint a general manager, who during such time holds office at the pleasure of the majority of the board.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24931 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Other Officers|Section 24931.

24931.  The board may appoint a secretary and a general counsel who shall hold office during the pleasure of the board.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 200, Sec. 7. (AB 784) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24932 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Other Officers|Section 24932.

24932.  The general counsel shall be admitted to practice law in the Supreme Court of the State, and shall have been actively engaged in the practice of law for not less than five years next preceding appointment pursuant to Section 24931.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 200, Sec. 8. (AB 784) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24932.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Other Officers|Section 24932.5.

24932.5.  The secretary, and such assistants as the board may determine, shall have the power to administer all oaths or affirmations required by this part, including the oath of office.(Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 744.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24934 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Other Officers|Section 24934.

24934.  The oath of office of all appointive officers of the district shall be taken, subscribed, and filed with the secretary of the district at any time after the officer has notice of his appointment but not later than 15 days after the commencement of his term of office. No other filing is required.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24935 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Other Officers|Section 24935.

24935.  Each appointive officer shall devote their entire time to the district, meaning that the officer shall not engage in any other business or employment without prior approval from the board.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 200, Sec. 11. (AB 784) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24936 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Other Officers|Section 24936.

24936.  Subject to the control of the board, the powers and duties of the general manager are:(a) To have full charge of the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of the facilities of the district.(b) To have full charge of the administration of the business affairs of the district.(c) To see that all ordinances of the district are enforced.(d) To administer the personnel system adopted by the board and except for officers appointed by the board to appoint, discipline or remove all officers and employees subject to the rules and regulations adopted by the board and the labor provisions of this law, whichever are applicable.(e) To attend all meetings of the board and submit a general report of the affairs of the district.(f) To keep the board advised as to the needs of the district.(g) To prepare or cause to be prepared all plans and specifications for the construction of the works of the district.(h) To devote his entire time to the business of the district.(i) To perform such other and additional duties as the board may require.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24937 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Other Officers|Section 24937.

24937.  The general manager shall within 180 days from the end of each fiscal year cause to be published a financial report showing the result of operations for the preceding fiscal year and the financial status of the district on the last day thereof. The publication shall be made in the manner provided in this division for the publication of ordinances and notices generally.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 200, Sec. 12. (AB 784) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24938 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Other Officers|Section 24938.

24938.  The general counsel shall take charge of all suits and other legal matters to which the district is a party or in which it is legally interested. The general counsel shall give their advice or opinion in writing whenever required by the board. The general counsel shall be the legal adviser of the general manager and other district officers and shall prepare or approve the forms of all ordinances, resolutions, contracts, bonds, and other legal documents connected with the business of the district. The general counsel shall perform other and additional services that the board may require.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 200, Sec. 13. (AB 784) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24939 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Other Officers|Section 24939.

24939.  The general manager shall cause to be installed and maintained a system of auditing and accounting which shall completely and at all times show the financial condition of the district. All warrants for the payment of demands against the district shall be paid in accordance with such rules as the board may establish.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24940 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Other Officers|Section 24940.

24940.  The general manager shall provide for the custody of the funds of the district and the keeping of accounts of all receipts and disbursements. Payments shall be made only upon warrants duly and regularly signed by the president or vice president of the board, or other person authorized by the board so to do, and by the general manager or secretary.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
CA Pub Util Code § 24941 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Other Officers|Section 24941.

24941.  With the consent of the board, the general manager may:(a) Authorize the trust department of any state or national bank in this State, or a trust company authorized to act as such in this State, to receive as his agent deposits of any securities acquired by the district.(b) Place and maintain for safekeeping as a trust deposit with the trust department of any state or national bank in this State, or a trust company authorized to act as such in this State, any securities owned by the district.The bank or trust company selected shall have a total paid-in capital of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000). The general manager shall take from the trust department or trust company a receipt for the securities, and neither the general manager nor the district is responsible for the custody and safe return of the securities until they are withdrawn from the trust department or trust company by the general manager. Any trust department or trust company to which securities are delivered, either as agent or depositary for the general manager, shall make such disposition of the securities as the general manager directs and is responsible only for strict compliance with written instructions given to it by the general manager. All such securities are at all times subject to the order of the general manager.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
CA Pub Util Code § 25301 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 5 - Retirement System|ARTICLE 1 - Establishment|Section 25301.

25301.  The board may establish a retirement system for the officers and employees of the district and provide for the payment of annuities, pensions, retirement allowances, disability payments, and death benefits or any of them, provided that the adoption, terms and conditions of any retirement system covering employees of the district, a majority of who are represented by a labor organization in accordance with Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 25051) of this part, shall be pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement between such labor organization and the district.(Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 744.)
CA Pub Util Code § 25302 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 5 - Retirement System|ARTICLE 1 - Establishment|Section 25302.

25302.  The district may maintain its own retirement fund or may provide for benefits to eligible officers and employees, or their beneficiaries, by means of group insurance or other insurance, or by such means as in the opinion of the board will satisfactorily provide an adequate and sure method of meeting the payments contemplated by the retirement system.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
CA Pub Util Code § 25303 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 5 - Retirement System|ARTICLE 1 - Establishment|Section 25303.

25303.  Before establishing any retirement system the board shall secure a report from a qualified actuary, which shall show the cost of the benefits provided by the system, and the prospective assets and liabilities of the system.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
CA Pub Util Code § 25304 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 5 - Retirement System|ARTICLE 1 - Establishment|Section 25304.

25304.  The board may adopt all ordinances and resolutions and perform all acts necessary or convenient to the initiation, maintenance, and administration of the retirement system.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
CA Pub Util Code § 25305 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 5 - Retirement System|ARTICLE 1 - Establishment|Section 25305.

25305.  Nothing in this chapter prevents a district from participating in and making all or part of its employees members of the State Employees’ Retirement System by contract entered into between the district and the board of administration of the system under the State Employees’ Retirement Law or from participating in the Federal Social Security Act, or from participating in the retirement system of any other public agency for which it is eligible, and the district may perform all acts necessary or convenient for such participation. Such participation shall not be considered as establishing a retirement system subject to the provisions of this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 744.)
CA Pub Util Code § 25306 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 5 - Retirement System|ARTICLE 1 - Establishment|Section 25306.

25306.  The board may classify and determine the officers and employees who shall be included as members in the retirement system and may change the classification from time to time. Membership of all officers and employees so classified and included in the retirement system is compulsory. The retirement system shall not apply to elective officers.(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
CA Pub Util Code § 25331 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 5 - Retirement System|ARTICLE 2 - Benefits and Contributions|Section 25331.

25331.  (a) The board may prescribe the terms and conditions upon which the officers and employees of the district or their beneficiaries shall be entitled to benefits and the amounts of the benefits.(b) If a former employee is elected as a board member, the retirement system shall not apply to their service on the board.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 200, Sec. 14. (AB 784) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Pub Util Code § 25332 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA|CHAPTER 5 - Retirement System|ARTICLE 2 - Benefits and Contributions|Section 25332.

25332.  The retirement allowance may be predicated in part upon service rendered the district or any predecessor public utility, whether publicly or privately owned, acquired by the district in proceedings in eminent domain or otherwise, by a member prior to the establishment of the retirement system, which service is known as “prior service.”(Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 744.)