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CA Harb & Nav Code § 6216 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 1 - Formation|ARTICLE 1 - Petition and Hearing|Section 6216.

6216.  The board of supervisors may make such changes in the proposed boundaries of the district as are advisable, and it shall define and establish the boundaries.If the board of supervisors deems it proper to include any territory not included within the boundaries proposed in the petition, it shall first give notice of its intention so to do, by publication of notice in a newspaper published in the county in which the district is located, for two times. The hearing on a proposed inclusion of additional territory shall not be continued beyond sixty days after the board determines to give notice of its intention to increase the boundaries. Within ten days of the final hearing of the matter, the board of supervisors shall make its order fixing the boundaries of the district.(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6217 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 1 - Formation|ARTICLE 1 - Petition and Hearing|Section 6217.

6217.  The boundaries of any district shall be fixed by the board of supervisors so as not to include more than fifty square miles of unincorporated territory. This area shall have a frontage upon the waterway which it is contemplated will be improved, and the board of supervisors shall only include within the boundaries land which will be benefited by the creation and operation of the district.(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6218 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 1 - Formation|ARTICLE 1 - Petition and Hearing|Section 6218.

6218.  At the time of making its order fixing the boundaries of the district the board of supervisors shall call an election to determine whether the proposed district shall be organized.A defect in the contents of the petition or in the title to or in the form or publication of the notice shall not vitiate any proceedings thereon, if the petition has a sufficient number of qualified signatures.(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6230 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 1 - Formation|ARTICLE 2 - Election on Formation|Section 6230.

6230.  An election shall be held within 130 days of the call, to determine whether the district shall be organized. The election shall be conducted in conformity with the general election laws. At the election the proposition shall be placed on the ballot, permitting each voter to vote “yes” or “no.”(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 221, Sec. 67. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6231 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 1 - Formation|ARTICLE 2 - Election on Formation|Section 6231.

6231.  The board of supervisors shall canvass the results of the election and if a majority of those voting have voted “yes” the proposition is carried, and the board of supervisors shall certify the result to the Secretary of State, who shall file it. From and after the filing of the certificate by the Secretary of State, the district is in existence.(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6232 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 1 - Formation|ARTICLE 2 - Election on Formation|Section 6232.

6232.  A certified copy of the certificate filed with the Secretary of State, shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder in the county in which the district is situated.(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6233 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 1 - Formation|ARTICLE 2 - Election on Formation|Section 6233.

6233.  Any informality in procedure or in the conduct of the election shall not invalidate the establishment of the district.Any proceedings in which the validity of its establishment is denied shall be commenced within sixty days after the date of filing in the office of the Secretary of State of the certificate mentioned in this article. Otherwise, the establishment and legal existence of the district and all proceedings in respect thereto are valid in every respect and incontestable.(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6240 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 1 - Administrative Provisions|Section 6240.

6240.  The district shall be governed by a board of port commissioners. The board consists of five members. Two of the commissioners shall be appointed by the board of supervisors of the county in which the district is located. Two of the commissioners shall be appointed by the city council of the municipal corporation situated in the district. The board of supervisors, together with five members of the city council, appointed by the mayor of the municipality in the district constitute a board of election to appoint the other commissioner. This commissioner shall be chairman of the board. A majority vote is necessary for the appointment of the chairman of the board. An auditor shall be appointed by the board of port commissioners and approved by the board of supervisors and the city council.(Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 2103.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6240.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 1 - Administrative Provisions|Section 6240.3.

6240.3.  (a) The Stockton Port District shall be governed by a board of port commissioners consisting of seven members who shall have the qualifications prescribed by Section 6244. Three of the commissioners shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors of San Joaquin County and four of the commissioners shall be appointed by the City Council of the City of Stockton.(b) Commissioners may be removed from office during their term at pleasure by a two-thirds vote of the appointing authority.(c) The terms of members of the board of port commissioners in office on the effective date of this section shall expire on the succeeding calendar day. Within 10 days thereafter, members of the board of port commissioners shall be appointed in the manner prescribed by subdivision (a). The terms of office of the members of the board of port commissioners shall be four years from the time of appointment, unless removed from office during their term pursuant to subdivision (b), except that the commissioners first appointed shall classify themselves by lot, so that the terms of such initial members shall expire, as follows:(1) One member January 15, 1975.(2) Two members January 15, 1976.(3) Two members January 15, 1977.(4) Two members January 15, 1978.(d) At the first meeting of the board of port commissioners, the board shall organize by electing one of its members chairman. The members of the board of port commissioners shall annually elect a chairman. A chairman shall not succeed himself in office.(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 830.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6240.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 1 - Administrative Provisions|Section 6240.5.

6240.5.  The Santa Cruz Port District shall be governed by a board of port commissioners consisting of five members, elected by the district at large, each of whom shall be an elector of the district at the time of his or her nomination or appointment and during his or her entire term. The Uniform District Election Law (Part 4 (commencing with Section 10500) of Division 10 of the Elections Code) shall govern all district elections for port commissioners.All members of the board of port commissioners of the district shall be elected at the general district election to be held in 1979 and shall take office as provided in the Uniform District Election Law. The district shall continue to be governed by a board of port commissioners appointed in accordance with this chapter until succeeded by the board of port commissioners elected at such general district election at noon on the last Friday in November next following the election. The term of office of each commissioner is four years, and as provided in the Uniform District Election Law, except that the commissioners elected at the first general district election shall classify themselves by lot so that the initial term of office of two commissioners shall be two years and the initial term of office of three commissioners shall be four years.All vacancies occurring in the office of commissioner shall be filled by appointment by a majority of the remaining commissioners and as provided in Section 1780 of the Government Code.At the first meeting of the board of port commissioners following the general district election, the board shall organize by electing one of its members chairperson. The members of the board of port commissioners shall annually elect a chairperson. A chairperson shall not succeed himself or herself in office.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 111. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6241 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 1 - Administrative Provisions|Section 6241.

6241.  These appointments shall be made within thirty days after the formation of the district.(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6241.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 1 - Administrative Provisions|Section 6241.1.

6241.1.  Port districts in Ventura County shall be governed by a board of port commissioners consisting of five members appointed by the mayor of the municipal corporation in the district, with the approval of the city council.The chairperson of the board shall be elected by the commissioners for a term of two years. An auditor shall be appointed by the board with the approval of the city council.After a public hearing, the city council may remove commissioners from office during their term for cause by a vote of not less than five members of the city council.(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 626, Sec. 1.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6242 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 1 - Administrative Provisions|Section 6242.

6242.  A vacancy on the board shall be filled by the body which appointed the commissioner whose office is vacated, and the new appointee shall hold his office for the unexpired term.(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6243 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 1 - Administrative Provisions|Section 6243.

6243.  Each commissioner shall, within ten days after his appointment and before entering upon the discharge of the duties of his office, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths, that he will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California, and will faithfully discharge the duties of his office according to the best of his ability. The oaths or affirmations shall be filed in the office of the district.(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6244 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 1 - Administrative Provisions|Section 6244.

6244.  A person shall not be appointed a member of the board unless he is, at the time of his appointment, a taxpayer within the district and has resided within the district for at least one year.(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6245 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 1 - Administrative Provisions|Section 6245.

6245.  The term of office of each commissioner is four years from the time of his appointment, except that the chairman first appointed shall hold office for two years, and the remaining commissioners first appointed to the board shall classify themselves by lot, so that they hold office respectively for one, two, three, and four years.(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6246 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 1 - Administrative Provisions|Section 6246.

6246.  The chairman is the presiding officer of the board and he shall vote on propositions passed upon by the board.(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6247 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 1 - Administrative Provisions|Section 6247.

6247.  The first meeting of the board shall be held within ten days of the appointment of its chairman. The board may make its own rules of procedure and determine the place and time of its meeting.(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6248 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 1 - Administrative Provisions|Section 6248.

6248.  The board shall select one of its members vice chairman, who shall preside in the absence of the chairman.The board shall provide for and select such officers, except the auditor, as it deems necessary to conduct the affairs of the district.(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6249 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 1 - Administrative Provisions|Section 6249.

6249.  The board may prescribe rules and regulations pertaining to the selection of officers and employees of the district, other than the auditor. It shall also fix the salary or wages of all officers and employees of the district. The term of each officer appointed by the board shall be during the pleasure of the board.The board may adopt and carry into effect a contract or contracts of group insurance or a system of group annuities or both for the benefit of such of the officers and employees of the district as accept the same and who have authorized the board to make deductions from their compensation for the payment of a portion of the premium thereon. Contracts of group insurance or systems of group annuities which include benefits to dependents of officers and employees are contracts of group insurance or systems of group annuities for the benefit of officers and employees for the purpose of this section. The board may make such deductions and may pay the remainder of such premiums from any funds of the district not required to be devoted to a specific purpose. The board may pay such portion of the premiums thereon or attributable thereto as it determines to be advisable. The board may arrange or contract for a contract or contracts of group insurance or a system of group annuities or both with any public agency or any insurance company or agent authorized by or pursuant to law to transact such business within this State.(Amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 916.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6250 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 1 - Administrative Provisions|Section 6250.

6250.  A corporation may be selected as treasurer or the board may provide that the duties of the treasurer shall be performed by the county treasurer of the county in which the district is located, or by the city treasurer of the city within the district.(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6251 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 1 - Administrative Provisions|Section 6251.

6251.  The commissioners shall serve without salary or compensation.(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6252 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 1 - Administrative Provisions|Section 6252.

6252.  The auditor of the district shall hold office during the pleasure of the board of election, and it shall fix his salary and require him to file a bond for the faithful performance of his duties in such amount as it may determine. The bonds shall be filed in the office of the board.(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6253 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 1 - Administrative Provisions|Section 6253.

6253.  The mayor of the city within the district, or the chairman of the board of supervisors of the county in which the district is located, may call meetings of the board of election.(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6254 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 1 - Administrative Provisions|Section 6254.

6254.  The fiscal year of any district shall begin on the first day of July of each year and shall end on the thirtieth day of June in the following year, unless otherwise fixed with the consent of the board of supervisors of the county in which the district is located.(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6255 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 1 - Administrative Provisions|Section 6255.

6255.  The board shall annually file a report of the affairs and financial condition of the district for the preceding year. This report shall show the sources of all receipts and purposes of all disbursements during the year.(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6270 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 2 - Jurisdiction and Powers of the Board|Section 6270.

6270.  The powers of a district established pursuant to this part shall be exercised by the board, by ordinance or resolution passed by a majority vote of the board. All ordinances shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation, printed or published in the county in which the district is situated, at least once before final passage.Franchises and leases for a period of more than ten years shall not be valid, unless authorized by ordinance.(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6271 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 2 - Jurisdiction and Powers of the Board|Section 6271.

6271.  A grant of a franchise or lease of property of the district shall not be made for a longer period than 50 years.(Amended by Stats. 1958, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 21.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6272 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 2 - Jurisdiction and Powers of the Board|Section 6272.

6272.  A district may destroy a record pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 60200) of Division 1 of Title 6 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 158, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6273 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 2 - Jurisdiction and Powers of the Board|Section 6273.

6273.  The district may itself, without letting contracts therefor, do work and make improvements. The work shall be done under the direction of its officers or employees.(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 195, Sec. 17.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6275 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 2 - Jurisdiction and Powers of the Board|Section 6275.

6275.  An officer of the district, and any of its employees, shall not be interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract or transaction with the district; or become surety for the performance of any contract made with or for the district, upon bonds given to the district.An officer or employee of the district shall not receive any commission or thing of value, or derive any profit, benefit, or advantage, directly or indirectly, from or by reason of any dealings with or service for the district by himself or others, except as lawful compensation as such officer or employee.The violation of the provisions of this section by an officer or employee works a forfeiture of his office or employment.(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)
CA Harb & Nav Code § 6276 (2021)
2021 California Code|Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC|DIVISION 8 - HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - PORT DISTRICTS|CHAPTER 2 - Board of Port Commissioners|ARTICLE 2 - Jurisdiction and Powers of the Board|Section 6276.

6276.  (a) In lieu of the benefits afforded pursuant to Division 4 (commencing with Section 3200) and Division 4.7 (commencing with Section 6200) of the Labor Code, the district may agree to provide workers’ compensation benefits to its stevedore employees in amounts, and under such conditions, as would be payable to stevedore employees of private employers pursuant to the Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 901, et seq.).(b) Such an agreement shall be binding upon the parties only if it is in writing and signed by the employee and by a representative of the district. It shall acknowledge, in writing, that the benefits agreed upon are authorized by this section and are expressly in lieu of any benefits available under Division 4 (commencing with Section 3200) and Division 4.7 (commencing with Section 6200) of the Labor Code.(c) All claims for benefits against the district which are authorized by this section shall be determined pursuant to law and the rules and regulations of the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. To the fullest extent possible, the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board shall attempt to apply the Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act to employees covered by this section in the same manner as applicable to private employees.(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 11779 and 11870 of the Insurance Code or any other provision of law, the State Compensation Insurance Fund or any private insurer may provide insurance coverage for the benefits authorized by this section.(Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 739.)