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CA Pub Util Code § 16038 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of Directors|Section 16038.

16038.  The board may provide for an assistant to any officer of the district who may perform the acts his principal may perform, when authorized so to do by the board.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16039 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of Directors|Section 16039.

16039.  At the first meeting after the end of each fiscal year, the board shall render and immediately cause to be published a verified statement of the financial condition of the district.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16040 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of Directors|Section 16040.

16040.  The financial statement shall show particularly the receipts and disbursements since the publication of the last preceding statement and of the last preceding fiscal year and the source of such receipts and the purpose of such disbursements.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16041 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of Directors|Section 16041.

16041.  Publication of the financial statement shall be made pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the district, or if there is no such newspaper, in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in a county where any part of the district is situated.(Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 357.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16042 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of Directors|Section 16042.

16042.  A neglect or refusal of the board to comply with Sections 16601 to 16614, inclusive, 16644 to 16659, inclusive, and 16467 is cause for removal from office.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16043 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of Directors|Section 16043.

16043.  No director or other officer 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 from it. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor and a director or officer convicted shall forfeit his office, and shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.(Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1092, Sec. 363. Effective September 27, 1983. Operative January 1, 1984, by Sec. 427 of Ch. 1092.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16044 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of Directors|Section 16044.

16044.  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. 33. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16071 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 4 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 16071.

16071.  The board shall establish rules for its proceedings and shall provide for the time and place of holding meetings and the manner in which special meetings may be called. All legislative sessions of the board, whether regular or special, are open to the public. A majority of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16072 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 4 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 16072.

16072.  The board shall act only by ordinance, resolution, or motion. The ayes and noes shall be taken upon the passage of all ordinances, resolutions, or motions and entered upon the journal of the proceedings of the board. No ordinance, resolution, or motion shall be passed or become effective without the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the board.(Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 192.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16073 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 4 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 16073.

16073.  The enacting clause of all ordinances shall be:“Be it enacted by the board of directors of _______ public utility district:”.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16074 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 4 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 16074.

16074.  All resolutions and ordinances shall be signed by the president of the board and attested by the secretary.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16075 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 4 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 16075.

16075.  No ordinance passed by the board takes effect less than 30 days after its passage. At least one week before the expiration of the said 30 days copies of the ordinance shall be posted by the clerk at three public places in the district, and if there is a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the district, the ordinance shall be published in the newspaper pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 357.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16076 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 4 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 16076.

16076.  An order entered in the minutes of the board that an ordinance has been duly posted and published is prima facie proof of such posting and publication.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16077 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 4 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 16077.

16077.  All tax levies for a purpose other than interest or sinking fund payments shall be first authorized by the board by ordinance when the amount proposed to be raised by a tax levy exceeds fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 709, Sec. 2.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16078 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 4 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 16078.

16078.  During the 30 days following passage of an ordinance pursuant to Section 16077 a petition, signed by qualified voters of the district equal to 10 percent of the entire vote cast within the district for all candidates for Governor at the last preceding general election at which a Governor was voted for, protesting against the passage of the ordinance may be presented to the board.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16079 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 4 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 16079.

16079.  Immediately upon receipt of a petition submitted pursuant to Section 16078 the board shall cause the clerk of the district to examine and verify the signatures, and to certify the result to the board within 10 days. If the petition is found insufficient, the clerk shall certify to the number of additional signatures of qualified electors required to make the petition sufficient, and the petition may be amended by a supplemental petition filed within 10 days from the date of the certificate.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16080 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 4 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 16080.

16080.  Within 10 days after the filing of a supplemental petition, the clerk shall examine it and certify to the result of his examination.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16081 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 4 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 16081.

16081.  An ordinance is suspended from going into operation until the examination, verification, and certification are completed.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16082 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 4 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 16082.

16082.  If a petition, or petition as amended, is certified to be sufficient the ordinance is suspended from going into operation and the board shall reconsider it.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16083 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 4 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 16083.

16083.  If the board does not entirely repeal the ordinance upon reconsideration, it shall submit the ordinance to a vote of the electors at a general district election or at a special district election called for the purpose, and the ordinance shall not become operative unless approved by a majority of the voters voting upon it.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16084 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 4 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 16084.

16084.  Unless otherwise provided in this division, petitions made pursuant to this article, in the matter of form, signatures, and preparation, and the proceedings based upon them, in the matter of calling and conducting an election, the manner of voting, cavassing the return, and declaring the result shall conform as nearly as practicable to the provisions of general law relating to direct legislation or the referendum by cities.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16111 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 5 - Other Officers|Section 16111.

16111.  The officers of the district, other than the board of directors, are:(a) A clerk, who is also ex officio secretary of the board.(b) An accountant.(c) A treasurer.(d) A general manager.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16112 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 5 - Other Officers|Section 16112.

16112.  The officers, other than the board of directors, shall be appointed by the board, hold office at its pleasure, and receive such compensation as is provided for by the board by ordinance. They, or any of them, shall give such bond as is prescribed by the board. They shall perform such duties as are provided by this division, and such further duties as are imposed upon them by the board.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16113 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 5 - Other Officers|Section 16113.

16113.  When the district acquires, constructs, owns, or operates two or more public utilities, a general manager may be appointed and employed for each public utility.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16114 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 5 - Other Officers|Section 16114.

16114.  Subject to such restrictions as the board may impose, the general manager shall have full charge and control of the construction of the works of the district and of their maintenance and operation. He shall report to the board in accordance with such rules and regulations as it may adopt.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16115 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 5 - Other Officers|Section 16115.

16115.  The clerk shall countersign all contracts on behalf of the district. He shall give his full time during office hours to the affairs of the district. He is ex officio secretary of the board and shall keep a record of its proceedings.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16116 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 5 - Other Officers|Section 16116.

16116.  The accountant shall install and maintain a system of auditing and accounting which completely and at all times shows the financial condition of the district. He shall draw all warrants to pay demands made against the district when the demands have been first approved by a majority of the board present at the meeting at which the demands are acted upon.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16151 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - District Elections|Section 16151.

16151.  The biennial election for the election of directors shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of odd-numbered years. This election is the general district election.(Amended by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 14.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16152 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - District Elections|Section 16152.

16152.  Except as otherwise provided in this division, districts governed by this division are subject to the provisions of the Uniform District Election Law.(Amended by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 14.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16153 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - District Elections|Section 16153.

16153.  No person may vote at any district election unless he possesses all the requirements of an elector under the general laws and is a qualified elector residing within the district.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16160 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - District Elections|Section 16160.

16160.  If land is annexed to a district, the board shall reestablish the boundaries of the units and election precincts within the district not less than 90 days before any election in the district. The reestablished boundaries shall include the annexed land in the same manner and with the same effect as set forth in Sections 15953 to 15964, inclusive. If land is annexed less than 90 days before an election within the district, the inhabitants of the land included shall not vote at the election.(Amended by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 14.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16162 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - District Elections|Section 16162.

16162.  Whenever a special election is called pursuant to Articles 1 or 2 of Chapter 5 for the purpose of submitting to the electors a proposition, the board shall pass an ordinance calling the election.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16163 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - District Elections|Section 16163.

16163.  At the special election all propositions formulated pursuant to Articles 1 or 2 of Chapter 5 may be submitted to the electors of the district, but no question other than such propositions shall be submitted.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16164 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - District Elections|Section 16164.

16164.  The ordinance calling the election shall set forth the following:(a) The purposes for which it is called.(b) The estimated cost of each utility or utility works proposed for acquisition, construction, or completion by the district.(c) The proposed method and manner of payment.(d) The day on which the election will be held.(e) The manner of holding the election.(f) The manner of voting for or against each proposition submitted to the electors.(g) If it is necessary to incur a district indebtedness for any utility or public utility works therein proposed, the objects and purposes for which the indebtedness is proposed to be incurred, and that bonds of the district shall issue for the payment of the cost of such utility or public utility works, if the proposition is accepted by the electors.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16165 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 6 - District Elections|Section 16165.

16165.  The election shall be held as provided for holding elections in the district.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16191 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Employees|Section 16191.

16191.  The maximum time of labor or service required of any laborer, workman, or mechanic employed upon any work of the district, whether employed directly by the district and its officers, or by a contractor or subcontractor, shall be eight hours during any one calendar day, except in case of emergency.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16192 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Employees|Section 16192.

16192.  The board shall fix the hours of labor or service required of all employees of the district, and their compensation, and shall employ all necessary employees or may by ordinance provide for their employment by the several officers of the district.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16193 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Employees|Section 16193.

16193.  The board shall classify all places of employment under the district and its offices and departments, with reference to the examinations provided by this article, except as provided in Section 16196. The places classified by the board are the classified civil service of the district, and appointments to civil service places shall be made according to the rules provided by this article.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16194 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Employees|Section 16194.

16194.  The board shall make rules to effect a civil service system, and for examinations, appointments, promotions, and removals, and from time to time may make changes in existing rules. All rules and all changes shall be forthwith printed for distribution by the board.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16195 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Employees|Section 16195.

16195.  Examinations shall be practical, and shall relate to those matters only which will fairly test the relative capacity of the persons examined to discharge the duties of the positions which they seek, and shall include, when appropriate, tests of manual or professional skill. The selection of laborers shall be governed by priority of application as far as practicable. No question in any examination shall relate to political or religious opinions or affiliations. The board shall control all examinations.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16196 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts|ARTICLE 7 - Employees|Section 16196.

16196.  The manager, engineer, clerk, accountant, and treasurer shall not be included within the classified civil service of the district.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16401 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Powers|Section 16401.

16401.  A district has perpetual succession.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16402 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Powers|Section 16402.

16402.  Except as otherwise provided, a district may sue and be sued in all actions and proceedings, in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16402.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Powers|Section 16402.5.

16402.5.  (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), any judicial action or proceeding against a district that provides electric utility service, to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul an ordinance, resolution, or motion fixing or changing a rate or charge for an electric commodity or an electric service furnished by a district and adopted on or after July 1, 2000, shall be commenced within 120 days of the effective date of that ordinance, resolution, or motion.(b) This section does not apply to any judicial action or proceeding filed pursuant to Chapter 13.7 (commencing with Section 54999) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code to protest or challenge a rate or charge or to seek the refund of a capital facilities fee if the notice and disclosure requirements of Section 54999.35 of the Government Code have not been followed.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 146, Sec. 7. Effective July 21, 2000.)
CA Pub Util Code § 16403 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Powers|Section 16403.

16403.  A district may adopt a seal and alter it at pleasure.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)