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CA Pub Util Code § 103141 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 4 - Government of District|ARTICLE 2 - Powers and Duties of Board of Directors|Section 103141.

103141.  It shall be the duty of the board and it shall have the power to:(a) Determine the transit facilities to be acquired and constructed by the district, the manner of operation, and the means to finance them.(b) Adopt an annual budget for the district and fix the compensation of its officers and employees.(c) Fix rates, rentals, charges, and classifications of transit service operated by the district.(d) Adopt an administrative code, by ordinance, which shall prescribe the powers and duties of district officers, the method of appointment of district employees, and methods, procedures, and systems of operation and management of the district.(e) Adopt by ordinance, rules and regulations governing the use of transit facilities owned or operated by the district.(f) Cause a postaudit of the financial transactions and records of the district to be made at least annually by a certified public accountant.(g) Appoint such advisory commissions as it deems necessary.(h) Do any and all things necessary to carry out the purposes of this part.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103160 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 4 - Government of District|ARTICLE 3 - Officers|Section 103160.

103160.  The officers of the district shall consist of the members of the board, the chairman of the board, a secretary, a general manager, a legal counsel, a controller, a treasurer, and such other officers, assistants and deputies as the board may deem necessary and provide for by ordinance.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103161 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 4 - Government of District|ARTICLE 3 - Officers|Section 103161.

103161.  The county may render such assistance to the district as it may require, including the performance by officers of the county as ex officio officers of the district, of the functions of general manager, legal counsel, controller, and treasurer. The district shall reimburse the county for the services performed by the county to the district.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103162 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 4 - Government of District|ARTICLE 3 - Officers|Section 103162.

103162.  Article 4 (commencing with Section 1090), Chapter 1, Division 4, and Division 4.5 (commencing with Section 3600), of Title 1 of the Government Code shall apply to all officers, employees, and contracts of the district.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103180 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 4 - Government of District|ARTICLE 4 - General Manager|Section 103180.

103180.  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 be responsible for its administration after its adoption.(d) To formulate and present to the board plans for transit facilities within the district and the means to finance them.(e) To supervise the planning, acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of the transit facilities of the district.(f) 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.(g) To perform such other and additional duties as the board may require.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103200 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Powers|Section 103200.

103200.  The district has perpetual succession and may adopt a seal and alter it at its pleasure.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103201 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Powers|Section 103201.

103201.  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. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103202 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Powers|Section 103202.

103202.  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 therein, or by other statutes or regulations expressly applicable thereto.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103203 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Powers|Section 103203.

103203.  The district may levy and collect, or cause to be collected, taxes for any lawful purpose, as provided by law.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103204 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Powers|Section 103204.

103204.  Except as otherwise provided in this part, district elections shall be called, held, and conducted as provided by law for county elections.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103220 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 103220.

103220.  The district 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.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103221 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 103221.

103221.  The district may contract with any department or agency of the United States of America, with any public agency, or with any person upon such terms and conditions as the board finds is for the best interest of the district.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103222 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 103222.

103222.  (a) The purchase of all supplies, equipment, and materials, when the expenditure required exceeds one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000), shall be by contract let to the lowest responsible bidder, or, in the district’s discretion, to the responsible bidder who submitted a proposal that provides the best value to the district on the basis of the factors identified in the solicitation. “Best value” means the overall combination of quality, price, and other elements of a proposal that, when considered together, provide the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirements described in the solicitation documents.(b) To the extent practicable, the district shall obtain a minimum of three quotations, either written or oral, that permit prices and terms to be compared whenever the expected expenditure required for the purchase of supplies, equipment, or materials exceeds five thousand dollars ($5,000), but does not exceed one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000).(c) Notice requesting bids required by this section shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation and on the district’s procurement Internet Web site. These publications shall be made at least 10 days before the bids are received. The board may reject any and all bids and readvertise at its discretion.(d) This section applies solely to the procurement of supplies, equipment, and materials, and shall not apply to construction contracts.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 143, Sec. 2. (AB 2030) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103223 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 103223.

103223.  If, after rejecting bids received under Section 103222, the board determines and declares by a two-thirds vote of all of its members that, in its opinion, the supplies, equipment, or materials may be purchased at a lower price in the open market, the board may proceed to purchase these supplies, equipment, or materials in the open market without further observance of the provisions regarding contracts, bids, or advertisements.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103225 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 103225.

103225.  The district may insure against any accident or destruction of the system or any part thereof. The district 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 such amount and of such character as may be specified, and for the payment of the premiums thereon. The district may also provide insurance as provided in Part 6 (commencing with Section 989), Division 3.6, Title 1 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103226 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 103226.

103226.  The district may contract for the services of independent contractors.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103240 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 3 - Property|Section 103240.

103240.  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 and personal 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 within or without the district necessary to the full or convenient exercise of its powers.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103240.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 3 - Property|Section 103240.5.

103240.5.  (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 1/4 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) Notwithstanding Section 103265 or any other provision of law, the authority granted under this section is subject to the land use and zoning regulations of the city, county, or city and county jurisdiction in which the transit-oriented joint development is located, in accordance with the Planning and Zoning Law (Title 7 (commencing with Section 65000) of the Government Code), relating to zoning.(d) 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.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 624, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103242 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 3 - Property|Section 103242.

103242.  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 part. The district, in exercising such power, shall, in addition to the damages 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 structure, railways, mains, pipes, conduits, wires, cables, or poles of any public agency or utility which is required to be moved to a new location.(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1176.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103243 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 3 - Property|Section 103243.

103243.  The Public Utilities Commission of the state shall have and exercise power and jurisdiction to fix just compensation to be paid for the taking of any property of a public utility in eminent domain proceedings brought by the district. No taking or acquisition by the district which would involve the abandonment, removal, relocation, or use of the property of a railroad corporation, as defined in Section 230, shall be permitted, unless the Public Utilities Commission, after a hearing, shall find and determine that the public interest and necessity require the abandonment, removal, relocation, or use of such property and that such taking or acquisition will not unreasonably impair the ability of the railroad corporation involved to provide safe, adequate, economical, and efficient service. The district may commence and maintain such eminent domain proceedings in the Public Utilities Commission or the superior court at its option.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103244 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 3 - Property|Section 103244.

103244.  The district is entitled to the benefit of any reservation or grant, in all cases, where any right has been reserved or granted to any public agency to construct or maintain roads, highways, or other crossings over any public or private lands.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103260 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 4 - Transit Planning|Section 103260.

103260.  The board shall adopt a general transit plan for the district.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103261 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 4 - Transit Planning|Section 103261.

103261.  The general transit plan, or any element or amendment thereof, shall be adopted in the manner provided in this article.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103262 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 4 - Transit Planning|Section 103262.

103262.  The general manager shall submit the proposed plan, or an element or amendment thereof, to the board which shall hold a public hearing thereon. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given at least 30 days before the hearing. The notice shall be published pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code, and written notice shall also be mailed to each city council in the county. The hearing may be continued from time to time.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103263 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 4 - Transit Planning|Section 103263.

103263.  The adoption of the general plan, or an element or amendment thereof, including any changes or additions, shall be by resolution of the board.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103264 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 4 - Transit Planning|Section 103264.

103264.  The district may adopt official plan lines based on the adopted general plan designating the precise location of planned rights-of-way of transit works and facilities. Official plan lines shall be adopted in the same manner as required for the adoption of the general plan.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103265 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 4 - Transit Planning|Section 103265.

103265.  The provisions of Article 5 (commencing with Section 53090), Chapter 1, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code shall not be applicable to the district.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103280 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 5 - Transit Facilities and Service|Section 103280.

103280.  The district may provide transit service within or without the district for the transportation of passengers and their incidental baggage and parcels by any means.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103281 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 5 - Transit Facilities and Service|Section 103281.

103281.  The district may operate charter bus service subject to the following limitations:(a) No bus equipment which is designed solely for charter service shall be purchased. A bus equipped with a toilet or underfloor baggage compartment shall be deemed charter equipment.(b) The board shall hold a public hearing prior to adopting a charter rate schedule or any amendment thereof. Notice of the hearing shall be mailed to each charter-party carrier operating within the district at least 30 days prior to the hearing. The notice shall include the proposed charter rate schedule. At the close of the public hearing, the board may adopt charter rate schedules which shall not be less than the average for the three largest private charter-party carriers operating similar service in the district.(c) Charter service shall originate and terminate within the area served by the district unless a private charter-party carrier requests the district to provide service beyond the area served by the district.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103282 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 5 - Transit Facilities and Service|Section 103282.

103282.  The district may acquire, construct, own, operate, control, or use rights-of-way, rail lines, buslines, stations, platforms, switches, yards, terminals, parking lots, and any and all facilities necessary or convenient for transit service within or without the district, underground, upon, or above the ground and under, upon, or over public streets or other public ways or waterways, together with all physical structures necessary or convenient for the access of persons or vehicles thereto, and may acquire any interest in, or rights to, the use or joint use of any or all of the foregoing.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103283 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 5 - Transit Facilities and Service|Section 103283.

103283.  The district may lease, or contract for the use of, its transit facilities, or any portion thereof, to any operator, and may provide for subleases by such operator upon such terms and conditions as it deems in the public interest. The word “operator,” as used in this section, means any public agency or any person.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103284 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 5 - Transit Facilities and Service|Section 103284.

103284.  The board may contract with any public agency or person to provide transit facilities and services for the district.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)
CA Pub Util Code § 103285 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 15 - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 5 - Transit Facilities and Service|Section 103285.

103285.  The district may construct and operate, or acquire and operate, transit works and facilities in, under, upon, over, across, or along any state or public highway, or any stream, bay, or watercourse, or over any of the lands which are the property of the state, to the same extent that such rights and privileges appertaining thereto are granted to municipalities within the state.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)