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CA Pub Res Code § 5784.15 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 5 - PARKS AND MONUMENTS|CHAPTER 4 - Recreation and Park Districts|ARTICLE 5 - Boards of Directors and Officers|Section 5784.15.

5784.15.  (a) The board of directors may provide, by ordinance or resolution, that each of its members may receive compensation in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) for attending each meeting of the board. The board of directors, by ordinance adopted pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 20200) of Division 10 of the Water Code, may increase the amount of compensation received for attending meetings of the board.(b) Board members shall not receive compensation for more than six meetings of the board in a calendar month. The board of directors shall, commencing January 1, 2019, if the district compensates its members for more than five meetings in a calendar month, annually adopt a written policy, based on a finding supported by substantial evidence, why more than five meetings per month are necessary for the effective operation of the district.(c) In addition, members of the board of directors may receive their actual and necessary traveling and incidental expenses incurred while on official business.(d) A member of the board of directors may waive the compensation.(e) For the purposes of this section, a meeting of the board of directors includes, but is not limited to, regular meetings, special meetings, closed sessions, emergency meetings, board field trips, district public hearings, or meetings of a committee of the board.(f) 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.(g) Reimbursement for these expenses is subject to Sections 53232.2 and 53232.3 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 170, Sec. 5. (AB 2329) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Pub Res Code § 5785 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 5 - PARKS AND MONUMENTS|CHAPTER 4 - Recreation and Park Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Reorganizing the Board of Directors|Section 5785.

5785.  (a) In the case of a district with an elected board of directors, the directors may be elected:(1) At large.(2) By divisions.(3) From divisions.(b) As used in this article:(1) “By divisions” means the election of each member of the board of directors by voters of the division alone.(2) “From divisions” means the election of members of the board of directors who are residents of the division from which they are elected by the voters of the entire district.(c) A board of directors may be elected by any one of the methods described in subdivision (a) if a majority of the voters voting upon the question are in favor of the question at a general district or special election.(d) The board of directors may adopt a resolution placing the question on the ballot. Alternatively, upon receipt of a petition signed by at least 25 percent of the registered voters of the district, the board of directors shall adopt a resolution placing the question on the ballot.(e) If the question is submitted to the voters at a general district election, the notice required by Section 12112 of the Elections Code shall contain a statement of the question to appear on the ballot. If the question is submitted to the voters at a special election, the notice of election and ballot shall contain a statement of the question.(f) If the majority of voters voting upon the question approves the election of directors either by divisions or from divisions, the board of directors shall promptly adopt a resolution dividing the district into five divisions. The resolution shall assign a number to each division. Using the last decennial census as a basis, the divisions shall be as nearly equal in population as possible. In establishing the boundaries of the divisions, the district board may give consideration to the following factors:(1) Topography.(2) Geography.(3) Cohesiveness, contiguity, integrity, and compactness of territory.(4) Community of interests of the divisions.(g) If the majority of voters voting upon the question approves of the election of directors either by divisions or from divisions, the members of the board of directors shall be elected by divisions or from divisions. Each member elected by division or from division shall be a resident of the election division by which or from which he or she is elected. At the district general election following the approval by the voters of the election of directors either by divisions or from divisions, the board of directors shall assign vacancies on the board of directors created by the expiration of terms to the respective divisions and the vacancies shall be filled either by or from those divisions.(h) If the majority of voters voting on the question approves of the election of directors at large, the board of directors shall promptly adopt a resolution dissolving the divisions that had existed.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 588, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Pub Res Code § 5785.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 5 - PARKS AND MONUMENTS|CHAPTER 4 - Recreation and Park Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Reorganizing the Board of Directors|Section 5785.1.

5785.1.  (a) In the case of a board of directors elected by divisions or from divisions, the board of directors shall adjust the boundaries of the divisions before November 1 of the year following the year in which each decennial census is taken. If, at any time between each decennial census, a change of organization or reorganization alters the population of the district, the board of directors shall reexamine the boundaries of its divisions. If the board of directors finds that the population of any division has varied so that the divisions no longer meet the criteria specified in subdivision (f) of Section 5785, the board of directors shall adjust the boundaries of the divisions so that the divisions shall be as nearly equal in population as possible. The board of directors shall make this change within 60 days of the effective date of the change of organization or reorganization.(b) In the case of a board of directors that has been appointed by more than one county board of supervisors or city council, the board of directors shall adjust the proportionate distribution of the appointments before November 1 of the year following the year in which each decennial census is taken. If at any time between each decennial census, a change of organization or reorganization alters the population of the district, the board of directors shall reexamine the proportionate distribution of appointments. If the board of directors finds that the population of the district has varied so that the distribution of appointments is no longer proportionate, the board of directors shall adjust the proportionate distribution of appointments accordingly. The board of directors shall make this change within 60 days of the effective date of the change of organization or reorganization. The county board of supervisors or city council shall appoint members to the board of directors as vacancies occur.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 15, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Pub Res Code § 5785.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 5 - PARKS AND MONUMENTS|CHAPTER 4 - Recreation and Park Districts|ARTICLE 6 - Reorganizing the Board of Directors|Section 5785.3.

5785.3.  (a) If a majority of the voters voting on the question at a general district or special district election are in favor, a district that has an appointed board of directors shall have an elected board of directors, or a district that has an elected board of directors shall have an appointed board of directors.(b) The board of directors may adopt a resolution placing the question on the ballot. Alternatively, upon receipt of a petition signed by at least 25 percent of the registered voters of the district, the board of directors shall adopt a resolution placing the question on the ballot.(c) If the question is submitted to the voters at a general district election, the notice required by Section 12112 of the Elections Code shall contain a statement of the question to appear on the ballot. If the question is submitted to the voters at a special election, the notice of election and ballot shall contain a statement of the question.(d) If a majority of voters voting upon the question approves of changing from an appointed board of directors to an elected board of directors, the members of the board of directors shall be elected at the next general district election. If a majority of voters voting upon the question approves of changing from an elected board of directors to an appointed board of directors, members shall be appointed to the board of directors as vacancies occur.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 588, Sec. 18. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Pub Res Code § 5786 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 5 - PARKS AND MONUMENTS|CHAPTER 4 - Recreation and Park Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Powers and Duties|Section 5786.

5786.  A district may:(a) Organize, promote, conduct, and advertise programs of community recreation, including, but not limited to, parks and open space, parking, transportation, and other related services that improve the community’s quality of life.(b) Establish systems of recreation and recreation facilities, including, but not limited to, parks and open space.(c) Acquire, construct, improve, maintain, and operate recreation facilities, including, but not limited to, parks and open space, both inside and beyond the district’s boundaries.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 15, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Pub Res Code § 5786.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 5 - PARKS AND MONUMENTS|CHAPTER 4 - Recreation and Park Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Powers and Duties|Section 5786.1.

5786.1.  A district shall have and may exercise all rights and powers, expressed or implied, necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this chapter, including, but not limited to, the following powers:(a) To sue and be sued.(b) To acquire any real or personal property within or outside the district, to hold, manage, occupy, dispose of, convey and encumber the property, and to create a leasehold interest in the property for the benefit of the district.(c) To acquire any real or personal property by eminent domain within the boundaries of the district, pursuant to Section 5786.5.(d) To appoint necessary employees, to define their qualifications and duties, and to provide a schedule of compensation for performance of their duties.(e) To engage counsel and other professional services.(f) To enter into and perform all necessary contracts pursuant to Article 53.5 (commencing with Section 20815) of Chapter 1 of Part 3 of the Public Contract Code.(g) To borrow money, give security therefor, and purchase on contract, as provided in this chapter.(h) To adopt a seal and alter it at pleasure.(i) To adopt ordinances following the procedures of Article 7 (commencing with Section 25120) of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 2 of Title 3 of the Government Code.(j) To adopt and enforce rules and regulations for the administration, operation, use, and maintenance of the recreation facilities, programs, and services listed in Section 5786.(k) To enter joint powers agreements pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code.(l) To provide insurance pursuant to Part 6 (commencing with Section 989) of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code.(m) To perform any acts necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 15, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Pub Res Code § 5786.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 5 - PARKS AND MONUMENTS|CHAPTER 4 - Recreation and Park Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Powers and Duties|Section 5786.3.

5786.3.  When acquiring, improving, or using any real property, a district shall comply with Article 5 (commencing with Section 53090) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code, and Article 7 (commencing with Section 65400) of Chapter 1 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 15, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Pub Res Code § 5786.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 5 - PARKS AND MONUMENTS|CHAPTER 4 - Recreation and Park Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Powers and Duties|Section 5786.7.

5786.7.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law:(a) If a majority of the voters voting on the question at a general district or special district election are in favor, the Parker Dam Recreation and Park District may do all of the following:(1) Purchase or lease electric power from any public agency or private entity for use within the district’s boundaries.(2) Acquire water and water rights and do any act necessary to furnish sufficient water for beneficial use within the district’s boundaries.(3) Sell, dispose of, and distribute water and electric power for use within the district’s boundaries.(4) Provide street lighting facilities and services.(b) Provided that the authority to exercise these powers is approved by the local agency formation commission and conforms to Article XIII C of the California Constitution, the Camp Meeker Recreation and Park District may exercise the powers of a county water district pursuant to:(1) Article 1 (commencing with Section 31000) to Article 9 (commencing with Section 31100), inclusive, of Part 5 of Division 12 of the Water Code.(2) Part 6 (commencing with Section 31300) of Division 12 of the Water Code.(3) Part 7 (commencing with Section 31650) of Division 12 of the Water Code.(c) The Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District and the Hesperia Recreation and Park District may provide street lighting facilities and services.(d) The Lucerne Recreation and Park District may exercise any of the powers, functions, and duties of a fire protection district pursuant to the Fire Protection District Law of 1987, Part 3 (commencing with Section 13800) of Division 12 of the Health and Safety Code.(e) Upon approval of the Siskiyou Local Agency Formation Commission pursuant to Section 56824.14 of the Government Code, the Weed Recreation and Parks District may exercise any of the powers, functions, and duties of a cemetery district pursuant to the Public Cemetery District Law of 2003, Part 4 (commencing with Section 9000) of Division 8 of the Health and Safety Code.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 329, Sec. 17. (SB 780) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Pub Res Code § 5786.9 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 5 - PARKS AND MONUMENTS|CHAPTER 4 - Recreation and Park Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Powers and Duties|Section 5786.9.

5786.9.  (a) A district shall have perpetual succession.(b) A board of directors may, by a four-fifths vote of its total membership, adopt a resolution to change the name of the district. The resolution shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 23 (commencing with Section 7530) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code. The board of directors shall not change the name of the district to the name of any living individual. Within 10 days of its adoption, the board of directors shall file a copy of its resolution with the Secretary of State, the county clerk, the board of supervisors, and the local agency formation commission of each county in which the district is located.(c) A district may destroy a record pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 60200) of Division 1 of Title 6 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 158, Sec. 29. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Pub Res Code § 5786.11 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 5 - PARKS AND MONUMENTS|CHAPTER 4 - Recreation and Park Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Powers and Duties|Section 5786.11.

5786.11.  (a) A district may cooperate with any city, county, special district, school district, state agency, or federal agency to carry out the purposes and intent of this chapter. To that end, a district may enter into agreements with those other public agencies to do any and all things necessary or convenient in carrying out the purposes and intent of this chapter.(b) A district may jointly acquire, construct, improve, maintain, and operate recreation facilities and programs of community recreation with any other public agency. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit any joint or cooperative action with other public agencies.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 15, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Pub Res Code § 5786.13 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 5 - PARKS AND MONUMENTS|CHAPTER 4 - Recreation and Park Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Powers and Duties|Section 5786.13.

5786.13.  A district may contract with other public agencies to provide recreation facilities and programs of community recreation within the district’s boundaries. A district may contract with other public agencies to provide recreation facilities and programs of community recreation within the boundaries of other public agencies.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 15, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Pub Res Code § 5786.15 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 5 - PARKS AND MONUMENTS|CHAPTER 4 - Recreation and Park Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Powers and Duties|Section 5786.15.

5786.15.  (a) Each district shall adopt policies and procedures, including bidding regulations, governing the purchase of supplies and equipment. Each district shall adopt these policies and procedures by rule or regulation pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 54201) of Chapter 5 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code.(b) A district may request the Department of General Services to make purchases of materials, equipment, or supplies on its behalf pursuant to Section 10324 of the Public Contract Code.(c) A district may request the purchasing agent of the principal county to make purchases of materials, equipment, or supplies on its behalf, pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 25500) of Chapter 5 of Division 2 of Title 3 of the Government Code.(d) A district may request the purchasing agent of the principal county to contract with persons to provide recreation facilities and programs of community recreation, pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 25500) of Chapter 5 of Division 2 of Title 3 of the Government Code. The district shall be responsible for and maintain control over those recreational facilities and programs of community recreation.(e) A district may lease or rent private vehicles or equipment owned by district employees.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 15, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Pub Res Code § 5786.17 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 5 - PARKS AND MONUMENTS|CHAPTER 4 - Recreation and Park Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Powers and Duties|Section 5786.17.

5786.17.  (a) Violation of any rule, regulation, or ordinance adopted by a board of directors is a misdemeanor punishable pursuant to Section 19 of the Penal Code.(b) Any citation issued by a district for violation of a rule, regulation, or ordinance adopted by a board of directors may be processed as an infraction pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 17 of the Penal Code.(c) To protect property and to preserve the peace at recreation facilities and other property owned or managed by a district, the board of directors may confer on designated uniformed district employees the power to issue citations for misdemeanor and infraction violations of state law, city or county ordinances, or district rules, regulations, or ordinances when the violation is committed within a recreation facility and in the presence of the employee issuing the citation. District employees shall issue citations pursuant to Chapter 5C (commencing with Section 853.5) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 15, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Pub Res Code § 5786.19 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 5 - PARKS AND MONUMENTS|CHAPTER 4 - Recreation and Park Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Powers and Duties|Section 5786.19.

5786.19.  (a) The Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 3500) of Division 4 of Title 1 of the Government Code applies to all districts.(b) A board of directors may adopt an ordinance establishing an employee relations system which may include, but is not limited to, a civil service system or a merit system.(c) With the prior permission of the board of supervisors of the principal county, or in the case of a district which contains no unincorporated territory with the prior permission of the city council, a board of directors may adopt an ordinance that makes the employees of the district subject to the employee relations system of the principal county or that city. The board of directors may adopt an ordinance that withdraws the employees of the district from the employee relations system of the principal county or that city. A district in which the employees of the district are subject to the employee relations system of the principal county or that city shall receive employee relations services at cost from the county or city.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 15, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Pub Res Code § 5786.21 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 5 - PARKS AND MONUMENTS|CHAPTER 4 - Recreation and Park Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Powers and Duties|Section 5786.21.

5786.21.  If a county board of supervisors has appointed itself as the board of directors and the county has by ordinance provided a civil service system:(a) A county employee holding a classified civil service position for which eligibility has been established by a competitive examination and certification, and which is similar in grade or class to a district position, shall, at the district’s request, be certified by the county civil service commission as being eligible to transfer to and hold that position in the district with the same status and without further examination.(b) A district employee holding a classified civil service position for which eligibility has been established by a competitive examination and certification, and that is similar in grade or class to a county position, shall, at the county’s request, be certified by the county civil service commission as being eligible to transfer to and hold that position in the county with the same status and without further examination.(c) Any person entitled to participate in promotional examinations for classified civil service positions in either the county or the district shall be entitled to participate in promotional examinations for classified civil service positions for both the county and the district, pursuant to the civil service commission’s rules, and to be certified for those positions by the county civil service commission or board of supervisors, and to be appointed to those positions.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 15, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2002.)