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CA Pub Util Code § 105021 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 1 - Board of Directors|Section 105021.

105021.  (a) The 12 members of the board shall serve staggered, four-year terms.(b) Within 60 days of its occurrence, any vacancy on the board shall be filled by the body that originally made the appointment to the office in which the vacancy exists.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105022 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 1 - Board of Directors|Section 105022.

105022.  The board may fix the amount of compensation to be paid to each member of the board. The compensation shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500) in any one calendar month. Each member shall be allowed necessary traveling and personal expenses incurred in the performance of his or her duties as may be authorized by the board.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105023 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 1 - Board of Directors|Section 105023.

105023.  In the event that new territory is annexed to the district pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 105280), and upon the affirmative vote of a majority of directors, which shall include an affirmative vote of at least three directors from each county within the district appointed pursuant to subdivisions (a) to (f), inclusive, of Section 105020, the board may restructure the membership of the board to provide representation of the new territory on the board.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105030 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 2 - Powers and Duties of Board of Directors|Section 105030.

105030.  The board is the legislative body of the district and, consistent with the provisions of this part, shall determine all district policy.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105031 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 2 - Powers and Duties of Board of Directors|Section 105031.

105031.  The board shall select one of its members as chairperson, and another of its members as vice chairperson, who shall serve in the absence of the chairperson.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105032 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 2 - Powers and Duties of Board of Directors|Section 105032.

105032.  It shall be the duty of the board and it shall have the power to:(a) Own, operate, manage, and maintain a passenger and freight rail system within the territory of the district.(b) Determine the rail transit and freight facilities, including ancillary bicycle and pedestrian pathways, to be acquired and constructed by the district, the manner of operation, and the means to finance them.(c) Adopt an annual budget for the district that provides for the compensation of its officers and employees.(d) Fix rates, rentals, charges, and classifications of rail transit and freight service operated by the district.(e) Adopt an administrative code that prescribes the powers and duties of district officers, the method of appointment of district employees, and the methods, procedures, and systems for the operation and management of the district.(f) Adopt rules and regulations governing the use of rail transit and freight facilities owned or operated by the district.(g) Cause a postaudit of the financial transactions and records of the district to be made at least annually by a certified public accountant.(h) Adopt rules and regulations providing for the administration of employer-employee relations.(i) Consider potential alternatives to help address the housing needs of current and future employees.(j) Do any and all things necessary to carry out the purposes of this part.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 423, Sec. 27. (SB 69) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105033 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 2 - Powers and Duties of Board of Directors|Section 105033.

105033.  (a) The board is authorized to establish the position of chief of police. The chief of police shall be a duly sworn peace officer who shall be appointed by the board and who shall meet the current requirements of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training pursuant to Title 4 (commencing with Section 13500) of Part 4 of the Penal Code.(b) If the board determines that more than one peace officer is needed, the board shall contract with law enforcement agencies located within the County of Marin or the County of Sonoma for the additional law enforcement services of one or more duly sworn peace officers who shall meet the current requirements of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training pursuant to Title 4 (commencing with Section 13500) of Part 4 of the Penal Code.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 492, Sec. 1. (SB 626) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105040 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 3 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 105040.

105040.  All meetings of the board shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by the Ralph M. Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code).(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105041 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 3 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 105041.

105041.  A majority of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of its business.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105042 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 3 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 105042.

105042.  The affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the board shall be necessary and, except as otherwise provided in this act, shall be sufficient to carry out any order, resolution, or ordinance coming before the board.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105043 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 3 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 105043.

105043.  The board shall establish rules for its proceedings and determine the place and time for its meetings.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105044 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 3 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 105044.

105044.  The acts of the board shall be expressed by motion, resolution, or ordinance.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105050 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 4 - Other Officers|Section 105050.

105050.  The board shall appoint a general manager for the district. The board may appoint a secretary, a chief engineer, a legal counsel, a controller, an auditor, a treasurer, and other officers, assistants, and deputies, as the board may deem necessary and provide for by ordinance. These officers shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The offices of auditor, controller, and treasurer may be held by separate officers or combined and held by one officer.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105051 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 4 - Other Officers|Section 105051.

105051.  The Counties of Marin and Sonoma, the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, or any other public agency may render assistance to the district as it may require, including the performance by officers of the counties, the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, or other public agency of the functions of legal counsel, controller, auditor, and treasurer. The district shall reimburse the counties, the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, or other public agency for the services performed by them for the district.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105052 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 4 - Other Officers|Section 105052.

105052.  The powers and duties of the general manager are:(a) To head the administrative branch of the district and to be responsible to the board for the proper administration of all affairs of the district.(b) To appoint, supervise, suspend, or remove district officers, other than 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 to be responsible for its administration after its adoption.(d) To formulate and present to the board plans for rail transit facilities within the district and the means to finance them.(e) To supervise the planning, acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of the rail transit facilities of the district.(f) To attend 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 district for the preceding year.(h) To perform other and additional duties as the board may require.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105060 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of the District|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Powers|Section 105060.

105060.  The district has perpetual succession and may adopt a seal and alter it at its pleasure.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105061 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of the District|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Powers|Section 105061.

105061.  The district may sue and be sued, except as otherwise provided by law, in all actions and proceedings, in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105062 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of the District|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Powers|Section 105062.

105062.  All claims for money or damages against the district are governed by Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1 of the Government Code, except as provided herein, or by other statutes or regulations expressly applicable thereto.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105070 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of the District|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 105070.

105070.  The district may make contracts and enter into stipulations of any nature whatsoever, employ labor, and do all acts necessary and convenient for the full exercise of the powers granted in this part.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105071 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of the District|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 105071.

105071.  No officer or employee of the district shall in any manner be interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract awarded or to be awarded by the board, or in the profits to be derived therefrom, contrary to the provisions of Article 4 (commencing with Section 1090) of Chapter 1 of Division 4 of Title 1 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105072 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of the District|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 105072.

105072.  The district may insure against any accident or destruction of the rail transit system or any part thereof. The district may insure against loss of revenues from any cause whatsoever. In proceedings authorizing the issuance of any bonds, the district may provide for the carrying of insurance in an amount and of a character as may be specified, and may provide for the payment of premiums thereon. The district may also provide insurance as provided in Part 6 (commencing with Section 989) of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105073 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of the District|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 105073.

105073.  The district may contract for the services of independent contractors.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105074 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of the District|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 105074.

105074.  For purposes of entering into design-build contracts, the district is a “transit operator” within the meaning of Article 6.8 (commencing with Section 20209.5) of Chapter 1 of Part 3 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105075 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of the District|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 105075.

105075.  The district is a local agency for purposes of the Natural Disaster Assistance Act, Chapter 7.5 (commencing with Section 8680) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105076 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of the District|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 105076.

105076.  The district shall be considered the succeeding agency to the “Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit Authority” for the purpose of receiving funds available under paragraph (30) of subdivision (a) of Section 14556.40 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105085 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of the District|ARTICLE 3 - Property|Section 105085.

105085.  The district may take by grant, purchase, devise, or lease, or condemn in proceedings under eminent domain, or otherwise acquire, and hold and enjoy, real property of every kind within or without the district 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 when in its judgment it is in the best interests of the district to do so.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105086 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of the District|ARTICLE 3 - Property|Section 105086.

105086.  The district may exercise the right of eminent domain to take any property necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers granted in this act. The district, in exercising that right, shall, in addition to the damage for the taking, injury, or destruction of property, also pay the cost, exclusive of betterment and with credit for salvage value, of removal, reconstruction, or relocation of any substitute facilities, including structures, railways, mains, pipes, conduits, wires, cables or poles of any public utility which is required to be moved to a new location.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105087 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of the District|ARTICLE 3 - Property|Section 105087.

105087.  (a) The district may take by gift, or take or convey by grant, purchase, devise, or lease, and hold and enjoy, real and personal property of every kind within or without the district necessary for, incidental to, or convenient for, transit-oriented joint development projects that meet the definition and requirement set forth in subdivision (b).(b) (1) For purposes of this section, a “transit-oriented joint development project” is a commercial, residential, or mixed-use development that is undertaken in connection with existing, planned, or proposed intermodal transit facilities and is located one-fourth mile or less from the external boundaries of that facility.(2) Any transit-oriented joint development project created under this section shall comply with the land use and zoning regulations of the city, county, or city and county in which the project is located.(c) The authority granted under this section extends to any joint powers agency of which the district is a member and for which the district serves as the managing agency.(d) The district may not exercise its power of eminent domain in order to make an acquisition under this section.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105088 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of the District|ARTICLE 3 - Property|Section 105088.

105088.  (a) Upon receiving the North Coast Railroad Authority’s rights, privileges, and interests relating to the authority’s rail right-of-way south of the dividing line pursuant to Section 93030 of the Government Code, the district shall designate a single point of contact for the authority.(b) The district may partner or contract with trail agencies, including the North Coast Railroad Authority, on creation and maintenance of the bicycle and pedestrian pathways under the district’s jurisdiction.(c) The ancillary bicycle and pedestrian pathways that provide connections between and access to district station sites and the district’s other pathways shall be known as “The Great Redwood Trail, Southern Segment.”(d) This section shall become inoperative on March 1, 2022, and, as of January 1, 2023, is repealed.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 423, Sec. 28. (SB 69) Effective January 1, 2022. Inoperative March 1, 2022, by its own provisions. Repealed as of January 1, 2023, by its own provisions. See later operative version as added by Sec. 29 of Stats. 2021, Ch. 423.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105088 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of the District|ARTICLE 3 - Property|Section 105088.

105088.  (a) Upon receiving the Great Redwood Trail Agency’s rights, privileges, and interests relating to the agency’s rail right-of-way south of the dividing line pursuant to Section 93030 of the Government Code, the district shall designate a single point of contact for the agency.(b) The district may partner or contract with trail agencies, including the Great Redwood Trail Agency, on creation and maintenance of the bicycle and pedestrian pathways under the district’s jurisdiction.(c) The ancillary bicycle and pedestrian pathways that provide connections between and access to district station sites and the district’s other pathways shall be known as “The Great Redwood Trail, Southern Segment.”(d) This section shall become operative on March 1, 2022.(Repealed (in Sec. 28) and added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 423, Sec. 29. (SB 69) Effective January 1, 2022. Operative March 1, 2022, by its own provisions.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105095 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of the District|ARTICLE 4 - Rail Transit Facilities and Service|Section 105095.

105095.  The district may provide a rail transit system for the transportation of passengers and their incidental baggage by rail and provision of freight service by rail.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 934, Sec. 15. (SB 1029) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Pub Util Code § 105096 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 16 - SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of the District|ARTICLE 4 - Rail Transit Facilities and Service|Section 105096.

105096.  (a) The district may acquire, construct, own, operate, control, or use rights-of-way, rail lines, stations, platforms, switches, yards, terminals, parking lots, and any and all other facilities necessary or convenient for rail transit within and without the district, together with all physical structures necessary or convenient for the access of persons and vehicles thereto, including ancillary bicycle and pedestrian pathways, and may acquire or contract for any interest in or rights to the use or joint use of any or all of the foregoing.(b) The district may contract with any public agency or person for the operation of shuttle services necessary or convenient for rail transit.(c) In Sonoma County, north of Healdsburg, the district shall locate commuter stations only within incorporated areas.(d) In Marin County north of San Rafael, the district shall locate commuter stations only within areas that are incorporated as of the operative date of this part.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 98, Sec. 1. (AB 1962) Effective January 1, 2013.)