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CA Pub Util Code § 99570.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 11 - PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT|CHAPTER 7 - Transit Employer-Employee Relations|ARTICLE 11 - Miscellaneous|Section 99570.3.

99570.3.  (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to deprive employees of their rights pursuant to the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 (49 U.S.C. Section 5301 et seq.) and the agreements entered into pursuant to Section 5333(b) of Title 49 of that act.(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to deprive employees of their rights pursuant Sections 130051.24 and 130110 of the Public Utilities Code.(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 833, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Pub Util Code § 99570.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 11 - PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT|CHAPTER 7 - Transit Employer-Employee Relations|ARTICLE 11 - Miscellaneous|Section 99570.4.

99570.4.  For employees of the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority covered under this chapter, this chapter shall supersede subdivisions (a) to (c), inclusive, of Section 30750 and Sections 30751 and 30755.(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 833, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100030 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 3 - Formation of District|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 100030.

100030.  The Legislature recognizes the formation of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority and it may exercise the powers herein granted.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 11. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100031 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 3 - Formation of District|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 100031.

100031.  The boundaries of the VTA shall include all incorporated and unincorporated territory lying within the County of Santa Clara.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 12. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100060 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 4 - Government of VTA|ARTICLE 1 - Board of Directors|Section 100060.

100060.  (a) The government of the VTA shall be vested in a board of directors which shall consist of 12 members, as follows:(1) Two representatives of the county and one alternate who shall be members of the board of supervisors of the county, appointed by the board of supervisors.(2) Five representatives of the City of San Jose and one alternate who shall be city council members or the mayor of the City of San Jose, appointed by the city council.(3) Five city council members or mayors selected from among the city councils and mayors of all of the cities in the county, other than the City of San Jose, as provided by agreements among those cities. The agreements may provide for the appointment of alternates, who shall be city council members or mayors, for those city representatives.(b) An alternate may vote in the place of a director represented by that alternate if the director is absent.(c) To the extent possible, the appointing powers shall appoint individuals who have expertise, experience, or knowledge relative to transportation issues.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 21. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100060.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 4 - Government of VTA|ARTICLE 1 - Board of Directors|Section 100060.2.

100060.2.  Except as otherwise provided, the term of office for each director shall be two years and until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor. A successor shall be appointed not later than 30 days immediately upon the expiration of a director’s term. A vacancy exists whenever a director ceases to hold office on the city council or board of supervisors from which he or she was appointed. Any vacancy shall, within 60 days of its occurrence, be filled for the balance of the term by the body that made the original appointment.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 22. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100061 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 4 - Government of VTA|ARTICLE 1 - Board of Directors|Section 100061.

100061.  The board of directors shall annually elect a chairperson who shall preside at all meetings. The board of directors shall also annually elect a vice chairperson, who, in the event of the chairperson’s absence or inability to act, shall act as chairperson, and, while so acting, shall have all of the power and obligations of the chairperson.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 23. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100062 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 4 - Government of VTA|ARTICLE 1 - Board of Directors|Section 100062.

100062.  The board shall establish rules for its proceedings. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and no act of the board shall be valid unless at least seven concur therein. The acts of the board shall be expressed by motion, resolution, or ordinance. All meetings of the board shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by the Ralph M. Brown Act, Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950), Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 254, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100062.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 4 - Government of VTA|ARTICLE 1 - Board of Directors|Section 100062.1.

100062.1.  (a) No ordinance, except an urgency ordinance, shall be passed by the board on the day of its introduction, nor within three days thereafter, nor at any time other than at a regular or adjourned regular meeting. The enacting clause of all ordinances shall be as follows:“The Board of Directors of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority ordains as follows:”(b) All ordinances shall be signed by the chairperson of the board or the vice chairperson and attested by the secretary. Before the expiration of 15 days after the passage of an ordinance, it shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within the boundaries of the VTA as provided by law for ordinances adopted by counties. An order entered in the minutes of the board that the ordinance has been duly published is prima facie proof of publication.(c) Urgency ordinances shall be adopted in the same manner as provided by law for the adoption of urgency ordinances by counties.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 24. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100063 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 4 - Government of VTA|ARTICLE 1 - Board of Directors|Section 100063.

100063.  The board may fix the amount of compensation to be paid each member of the board for services and for each meeting attended by the member. The compensation shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100) for each meeting of the board attended by the member or for each day’s service rendered as a member by request of the board, not exceeding a total of six days in any calendar month, together with any expenses incident thereto.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 254, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100070 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 4 - Government of VTA|ARTICLE 2 - Powers and Duties of Board of Directors|Section 100070.

100070.  The board of directors is the legislative body of the VTA and shall determine all questions of VTA policy.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 26. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100071 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 4 - Government of VTA|ARTICLE 2 - Powers and Duties of Board of Directors|Section 100071.

100071.  It shall be the duty of the board of directors and it shall have the power to:(a) Determine the transit facilities to be acquired and constructed by the VTA, the manner of operation, and the means to finance them.(b) Adopt an annual budget for the VTA that provides for the compensation of its officers and employees.(c) Fix rates, rentals, charges, and classifications of transit service operated by the VTA.(d) Adopt an administrative code that prescribes the powers and duties of VTA officers, the method of appointment of VTA employees, and the methods, procedures, and systems for the operation and management of the VTA.(e) Adopt rules and regulations governing the use of transit facilities owned or operated by the VTA.(f) Cause a postaudit of the financial transactions and records of the VTA to be made at least annually by a certified public accountant or public accountant.(g) Adopt reasonable rules and regulations providing for the administration of employer-employee relations.(h) Do any and all things necessary to carry out the purposes of this part.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 27. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100080 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 4 - Government of VTA|ARTICLE 3 - Advisory Commission|Section 100080.

100080.  The board of directors shall establish at least one advisory committee.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 254, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100082 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 4 - Government of VTA|ARTICLE 3 - Advisory Commission|Section 100082.

100082.  The advisory committees shall provide advice to the board of directors on matters of VTA policy and shall have additional duties as provided by the board of directors.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 28. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100090 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 4 - Government of VTA|ARTICLE 4 - Officers|Section 100090.

100090.  The officers of the VTA shall consist of the members of the board of directors, the chairperson and vice chairperson of the board, a secretary, a general manager, a general counsel, and any other officers that the board deems necessary and provides for by ordinance or resolution. The general manager and general counsel shall be appointed and may be removed by the affirmative votes of a majority of the board.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 29. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100091 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 4 - Government of VTA|ARTICLE 4 - Officers|Section 100091.

100091.  The secretary and those assistants that the board designates may administer all oaths or affirmations required by law, including the oath of office.(Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 373, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100100 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 4 - Government of VTA|ARTICLE 5 - General Manager|Section 100100.

100100.  The power and duties of the general manager are all of the following:(a) To head the administrative branch of the VTA and to be responsible to the board of directors for the proper administration of all affairs of the VTA.(b) To appoint, supervise, suspend, or remove VTA officers other than the members of the board and officers appointed by the board.(c) To supervise and direct the preparation of the annual budget for the board and be responsible for its administration after its adoption.(d) To formulate and present to the board plans for transit and other transportation facilities within the boundaries of the VTA and the means to finance them.(e) To supervise the planning, acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of the transit facilities of the VTA and other transportation facilities within the boundaries of the VTA, as needed.(f) To attend all meetings of the board.(g) To prepare and submit to the board as soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year a complete report of the finances and administrative activities of the VTA for the preceding year.(h) To perform other and additional duties as the board may require.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 31. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100110 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of VTA|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Power|Section 100110.

100110.  The VTA has perpetual succession and may adopt a seal and alter it at its pleasure.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 33. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100111 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of VTA|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Power|Section 100111.

100111.  The VTA may sue and be sued, except as otherwise provided by law, in all actions and proceedings, in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 34. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100112 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of VTA|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Power|Section 100112.

100112.  All claims for money or damages against the VTA are governed by Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1 of the Government Code except as provided therein, or by other statutes or regulations expressly applicable thereto.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 35. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100113 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of VTA|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Power|Section 100113.

100113.  (a) The VTA shall not levy any tax pursuant to Section 100250 unless approved by the electors voting on the measure in accordance with Article XIII C of the California Constitution at a special election called for that purpose by the board of directors.(b) Whenever a bond election is held to authorize incurring bonded indebtedness pursuant to Section 100400, the ordinance calling the election shall include a statement of the tax or taxes to be levied or continued to be levied and used, to the extent those taxes are required to pay principal of and interest on the bonds as the same become due, to provide any sinking fund payments required therefor, or to create or maintain any reserve fund required therefor. A vote in favor of the issuance of the bonds shall authorize the board to levy and collect such taxes. The ordinance levying the taxes shall not be repealed until all bonds payable from the revenues derived from the taxes have been fully paid or provision has been made for their payment in full.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 36. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100114 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of VTA|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Power|Section 100114.

100114.  Except as otherwise provided in this part, VTA elections shall be called, held, and conducted as provided by the Uniform District Election Law.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 37. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100115 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of VTA|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Power|Section 100115.

100115.  The VTA may exercise any and all powers granted by any other law that, by its terms, is applicable to transit districts generally, to public agencies generally, or to any classification of districts or public agencies that includes an entity of the type provided for in this part, but the VTA shall not exercise any power contrary to an express provision of this part.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 38. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100115.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of VTA|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Power|Section 100115.5.

100115.5.  (a) The VTA may administer and implement any adopted countywide transportation expenditure plan funded in an amount greater than 50 percent from revenues derived from a retail transaction and use tax, if so designated in the plan or if the VTA and the entity that imposes the tax have entered into an agreement that so provides. The VTA may exercise those powers necessary to carry out this purpose.(b) The VTA may do any and all things necessary to ensure the completion of any projects established in a plan as set forth in subdivision (a). These projects may include, but are not limited to, all of the following:(1) The construction and improvement of state highways.(2) The construction, maintenance, and improvement of local roads, streets, and county highways.(3) The construction, improvement, and operation of public transit systems, including paratransit services.(4) The construction and improvement of bicycle and other transportation facilities.(c) The VTA shall consult with and coordinate any actions for administering and implementing a plan as set forth in subdivision (a) with the cities in the county, the board of supervisors, and the Department of Transportation.(d) Nothing in this section shall vary the terms of the cooperative agreement dated July 1, 1999, between the VTA and the County of Santa Clara for the construction of transportation projects utilizing local transaction and use tax revenues derived from Santa Clara County general tax Measure B approved by the voters in November 1996. If any of the provisions of this section conflict with the provisions of that cooperative agreement, the provisions of the cooperative agreement shall take precedence.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 39. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100120 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of VTA|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 100120.

100120.  The VTA may make contracts and enter into stipulations of any nature whatsoever, either in connection with eminent domain proceedings or otherwise, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, contracts and stipulations to indemnify and save harmless, to employ labor, and to do all acts necessary and convenient for the full exercise of the powers granted in this part.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 40. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100121 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of VTA|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 100121.

100121.  The VTA may contract with any department or agency of the United States of America, with any public agency or with any person upon terms and conditions as the board finds is for the best interest of the VTA.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 41. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100124 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of VTA|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 100124.

100124.  The VTA may insure against any accident or destruction of the system or any part thereof. The VTA may insure against loss of revenues from any cause whatsoever. It may provide, in the proceedings authorizing the issuance of any bonds, for the carrying of insurance in an amount and of a character as may be specified and for the payment of premiums thereon. The VTA may also provide insurance as provided in Part 6 (commencing with Section 989) of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 42. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100125 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of VTA|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 100125.

100125.  The VTA may contract for the services of independent contractors.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 43. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100126 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of VTA|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 100126.

100126.  The Santa Clara County Transit District, which was established with the approval of the voters in 1972, shall continue as an entity under the control of its governing board as reorganized pursuant to the amendments to this part by statutes that were enacted in 1994. Nothing in the act that added this section during the second year of the 1993–94 Regular Session shall be construed to alter, impair, or terminate existing contracts between the district and other parties, including, but not limited to, funding agreements, grants, labor agreements, agreements entered into pursuant to Section 13(c) of the Federal Transit Act and its antecedents, bonds, notes, equipment trust certificates, or other obligations of the district. All rights and powers of the district shall continue in full force and effect and no affirmation, adoption, or assumption by the board of directors is required for that continuation. The VTA shall become the successor to certain county contracts as provided by agreement between the county and the VTA.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 44. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 100130 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 12 - SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of VTA|ARTICLE 3 - Property|Section 100130.

100130.  The VTA may take by grant, purchase, devise, or lease, or condemn in proceedings under eminent domain, or otherwise acquire, and hold and enjoy, real and personal property of every kind within or without the boundaries of the VTA necessary to the full or convenient exercise of its powers. The board may lease, mortgage, sell, or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property within or without the boundaries of the VTA necessary to the full or convenient exercise of its powers.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 45. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)