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CA Pub Res Code § 9356 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 8 - General District Elections|Section 9356.

9356.  (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), directors shall be elected at large.(b) A district may, by ordinance, provide for the election of directors by division. In order to reduce election costs, the divisions shall be established along the boundaries of existing voting precincts. Prior to adopting an ordinance pursuant to this subdivision, the text of the proposed ordinance, including proposed division boundaries, shall be published pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code, together with notice of the hearing at which the ordinance will be considered. At the time stated in the notice for the hearing, the board of directors shall consider the proposal and shall hear any and all objections thereto. If, after the hearing, the board determines it to be in the best interests of the district, it shall adopt the ordinance as proposed or as amended at the hearing. Directors in office at the time of adoption of the ordinance shall remain in office until the next general district election, at which a director shall be elected to each division established by the ordinance. The directors elected at that election shall meet and classify themselves by lot into two classes as nearly equal in number as possible. The term of office of those in the class having the least number shall expire at noon on the last Friday in November of the next even-numbered year after the year in which the meeting is held. The term of office of those in the other class shall expire at noon on the last Friday in November of the second even-numbered year after the year in which the meeting is held.(c) If it is proposed to change the number of directors of a district divided into divisions, or if it is proposed to change the number of divisions in a district, that change shall be conditional upon adoption by the board of directors of a new or revised ordinance under subdivision (b) and the provisions and procedures of subdivision (b) shall be applicable thereto.(d) Notwithstanding subdivisions (b) and (c), in any district in which directors are appointed pursuant to Section 9314 or 9316, the board of supervisors of the principal county shall make the appointments by division, as called for in the ordinance adopted pursuant to subdivision (b), and those appointments shall become effective, and the terms of existing directors shall expire, on the same date as if the directors were elected.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1279, Sec. 1. Effective October 11, 1993.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9357 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 8 - General District Elections|Section 9357.

9357.  Members of county boards of supervisors shall not be eligible to simultaneously hold office as a district director.(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 831, Sec. 16.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9358 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 8 - General District Elections|Section 9358.

9358.  Nomination of candidates shall be in writing and signed by at least five landowners of the district. Nominations shall be filed with the county elections official of the principal county.(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 811, Sec. 27. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9359 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 8 - General District Elections|Section 9359.

9359.  Except as election of directors by division may be provided pursuant to Section 9356, all registered voters in a district shall be qualified electors and eligible to vote in district elections.(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 831, Sec. 18.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9401 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 9 - General Powers of District|Section 9401.

9401.  The board of directors of a district shall manage and conduct the business and affairs of the district.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 513.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9402 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 9 - General Powers of District|Section 9402.

9402.  The directors shall be empowered to conduct surveys, investigations, and research relating to the conservation of resources and the preventive and control measures and works of improvement needed, publish the results of such surveys, investigations, or research, and disseminate information concerning such preventive control measures and works of improvement; provided, however, that in order to avoid duplication of surveys, investigations, and research activities, the directors shall seek the cooperation of local, state, and federal agencies.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 513.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9403 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 9 - General Powers of District|Section 9403.

9403.  The directors may accept gifts and grants of money from any source whatsoever to carry out the purposes of the district.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 513.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9403.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 9 - General Powers of District|Section 9403.5.

9403.5.  The directors may establish and charge fees for services provided by the district to, and upon the request of, persons or governmental entities. No fee shall exceed the cost reasonably borne by the district in providing the service.(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 831, Sec. 19.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9404 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 9 - General Powers of District|Section 9404.

9404.  The directors may execute all necessary contracts. They may employ such agents, officers, and employees as may be necessary, prescribe their duties, and fix their compensation.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 513.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9405 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 9 - General Powers of District|Section 9405.

9405.  The directors may acquire by purchase, lease, contract, or gift all lands and property necessary to carry out the plans and works of the district. The directors may acquire conservation easements as provided in Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 815) of Title 2 of Part 2 of Division 2 of the Civil Code on lands within the district. A district acquiring a conservation easement shall prepare a management plan for the easement which fully describes the intent and legal obligations respecting the easement and which shall be consistent with the goals of the State Soil Conservation Plan and other policies adopted pursuant to Section 9108.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 831, Sec. 20.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9406 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 9 - General Powers of District|Section 9406.

9406.  The directors may take conveyances, leases, contracts, or other assurances for all property acquired by the district, in the name, and for the uses and purposes, of the district.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 513.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9407 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 9 - General Powers of District|Section 9407.

9407.  The directors may sue and be sued in the name of the district and may appear in person or by counsel.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 513.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9408 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 9 - General Powers of District|Section 9408.

9408.  (a) The directors may cooperate and enter into contracts or agreements with the state, the United States, any county, any city, any other resource conservation or other public district in this state, any person, or the commission, in furtherance of the provisions of this division, and to that end may use any funds available to the district as provided in this chapter, and may accept and use contributions of labor, money, supplies, materials, or equipment useful for accomplishing the purposes of the district. (b) Districts may cooperate with counties and cities on resource issues of local concern. It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage districts to facilitate cooperation among agencies of government to address resource issues of local concern. (c) Districts may cooperate with federal, state, and local agencies and owners of private lands under the agreement between the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts and various public and private entities known as the coordinated resource management and planning memorandum of understanding.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 831, Sec. 21.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9409 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 9 - General Powers of District|Section 9409.

9409.  The directors may make improvements or conduct operations on public lands, with the cooperation of the agency administering and having jurisdiction thereof, and on private lands, with the consent of the owners thereof, in furtherance of the prevention or control of soil erosion, water conservation and distribution, agricultural enhancement, wildlife enhancement, and erosion stabilization, including, but not limited to, terraces, ditches, levees, and dams or other structures, and the planting of trees, shrubs, grasses, or other vegetation.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 513.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9410 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 9 - General Powers of District|Section 9410.

9410.  The directors may operate and maintain, independently or in cooperation with the United States or this state or any state agency or political subdivision or any person, any and all works constructed by the district.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 513.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9411 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 9 - General Powers of District|Section 9411.

9411.  The directors may disseminate information relating to soil and water conservation and erosion stabilization, and may conduct demonstrational projects within, or adjacent to, the district on public land, with the consent of the agency administering or having jurisdiction thereof, or on private lands, with the consent of the owners thereof, independently or in cooperation with the United States, this state or any political subdivision or public district thereof, or any person.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 513.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9412 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 9 - General Powers of District|Section 9412.

9412.  Each district may provide technical assistance to private landowners or land occupants within the district to support practices that minimize soil and related resource degradation. When in the judgment of the directors it is for the benefit of the district so to do, they may give assistance to private landowners or land occupants within the district in seeds, plants, materials and labor, and may loan or rent to any such private landowner or land occupant agricultural machinery or other equipment. No such assistance shall be given or any such loans made unless the landowner or land occupant receiving the aid or assistance agrees to devote and use the aid or assistance on his or her lands within the district in furtherance of objectives of the district and in accordance with district plans or regulations. Notwithstanding the fact that the landowner or land occupant is also a director, any landowner is qualified to and may receive assistance or loans under this section.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 831, Sec. 22.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9414 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 9 - General Powers of District|Section 9414.

9414.  Directors may accept, by purchase, lease, or gift, and administer any soil conservation, water conservation, water distribution, erosion control, or erosion prevention project located within the district undertaken by the United States or any of its agencies, or by this state or any of its agencies.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 513.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9415 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 9 - General Powers of District|Section 9415.

9415.  The directors may manage, as agents of the United States or any of its agencies, or of this state or any of its agencies, any soil conservation, water conservation, water distribution, flood control, erosion control, erosion prevention, or erosion stabilization project, within or adjacent to the district; and may act as agent for the United States, or any of its agencies, or for this state or any of its agencies, in connection with the acquisition, construction, operation, or administration of any soil conservation, water conservation, water distribution, flood control, erosion control, erosion prevention, or erosion stabilization project within or adjacent to the district.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 513.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9416 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 9 - General Powers of District|Section 9416.

9416.  The directors may establish standards of cropping and tillage operations and range practices on private land as a condition to expenditure by the district of district or other funds, or to the doing by the district of any work of any nature, on private lands.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 513.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9417 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 9 - General Powers of District|Section 9417.

9417.  (a) The directors of any district may cooperate with the directors of any other district in respect to matters of common interest or benefit to the districts. An association of resource conservation districts may be organized to facilitate that cooperation, to provide for the loan of equipment and tools by one district to another, and for the making of investigations and studies and the carrying out of projects of joint interest to the districts participating therein. (b) It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage districts to organize in countywide or regional associations for the purposes of (1) providing coordinated representation of districts before federal, state, and local governmental agencies and (2) coordinating program planning, funding, and delivery of services.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 831, Sec. 25.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9417.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 9 - General Powers of District|Section 9417.5.

9417.5.  It is the intent of the Legislature that concerned state agencies, in cooperation with resource conservation districts and other appropriate local entities, work with the agencies of the United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other federal agencies, to maximize cooperative opportunities for federal, state, and private funding for competitive grants and contracts for watershed protection, restoration, and enhancement programs of resource conservation districts.(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 719, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9418 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 9 - General Powers of District|Section 9418.

9418.  The directors of any district may call upon the district attorney of the principal county for legal advice and assistance in all matters concerning the district, except that if the principal county has a county counsel, then the directors shall call upon him for such legal advice and assistance. The district attorney or county counsel, as may be appropriate, shall, upon the request being made, give such advice and assistance.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 513.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9419 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 9 - General Powers of District|Section 9419.

9419.  (a) The directors may engage in activities designed to promote a knowledge of the principles of resource conservation throughout the district and for that purpose may develop educational programs both for children and for adults. In the development of those programs, the directors may authorize the giving of awards and prizes for outstanding achievement. (b) Each district may develop and disseminate or utilize conservation education programs for use in kindergarten through grade 12. As an option to developing these programs independently, it is the intent of the Legislature to encourage both collaboration with other organizations and incorporation of elements of existing programs. (c) A district may conduct workshops on the relationships between soil and related resource problems and their effects on other resources, such as wildlife and water quality. (d) A district may sponsor programs that address land use practices which reduce water and wind erosion, soil contamination, soil salinity, agricultural land conversion, loss of soil organic matter, soil subsidence, and soil compaction and associated poor water infiltration.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 831, Sec. 26.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9420 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 9 - General Powers of District|Section 9420.

9420.  The board of directors of a district may appoint advisory committees to provide technical assistance in addressing soil and related resource problems, to assist in coordinating conservation programs and activities, and to share information relating to the functions or purposes of the district. Representatives of state, federal, and local governmental agencies, including school districts, as well as private organizations, may serve on these advisory committees.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 831, Sec. 28.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9451 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 10 - Property of District|Section 9451.

9451.  The legal title to all property acquired by a district under the provisions of this division shall immediately and by operation of law vest in such district, and shall be held by such district for its uses and purposes under this division.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 513.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9452 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 10 - Property of District|Section 9452.

9452.  The directors are hereby authorized and empowered to hold, use, acquire, manage, occupy and possess property of any kind, and may lease or sell it as provided in this article.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 513.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9453 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 10 - Property of District|Section 9453.

9453.  The directors may determine by resolution entered upon their minutes that any property, real or personal, held by such district is no longer necessary to be retained for the uses and purposes of the district, and may thereafter sell or lease such property.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 513.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9454 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 10 - Property of District|Section 9454.

9454.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 9453, the directors may lease district equipment to any other public district for use by such public district for resource conservation purposes on land within the boundaries of a resource conservation district or on land adjacent to the district and under the jurisdiction of such other district, if such use will directly affect the land within the resource conservation district.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 513.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9455 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 10 - Property of District|Section 9455.

9455.  A sale or conveyance of any property held by a resource conservation district, executed by the president and secretary thereof, in accordance with a resolution of the directors of the district, when the property is sold for a valuable consideration, shall convey good title to the property so conveyed.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 513.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9456 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 10 - Property of District|Section 9456.

9456.  The proceeds of any such sale shall be paid into the county treasury of the principal county for the use of the district.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 513.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9457 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 10 - Property of District|Section 9457.

9457.  The board of directors shall adopt purchasing policies and procedures governing the purchase of supplies and equipment as required by Sections 54201 through 54204, inclusive, of the Government Code. The policies shall be in writing, copies of which shall be available for public distribution.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 513.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9481 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 11 - Inclusion of Lands|Section 9481.

9481.  The inclusion of additional lands in a district shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the District Reorganization Act of 1965, Division 1 (commencing with Section 56000) of Title 6 of the Government Code, except that unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the lands included in any district need not be contiguous but they shall be susceptible of the same general plan or system for the control of runoff, the prevention or control of soil erosion, and the development and distribution of water, or land improvement.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 513.)
CA Pub Res Code § 9491 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 9 - RESOURCE CONSERVATION|CHAPTER 3 - Resource Conservation Districts|ARTICLE 12 - Dissolution|Section 9491.

9491.  A district may be dissolved in accordance with the provisions of the District Reorganization Act of 1965, Division 1 (commencing with Section 56000) of Title 6 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 513.)