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CA Pub Util Code § 28769.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of Directors|Section 28769.5.

28769.5.  The board shall operate an automated management information system to enable it to submit a report monthly to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the office of the Legislative Analyst on the district’s expenditures as compared to the projected expenditures in its budget, and the board shall submit such report to the commission and that office.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1204.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28770 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of Directors|Section 28770.

28770.  As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year the board of directors shall submit to the chief administrative officer and legislative bodies of cities and counties within the district a financial report showing the result of operations during the preceding fiscal year and the financial status of the district on the final day thereof. Copies of the report shall be supplied to the general public upon request in the quantity deemed appropriate by the board.(Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1056.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28771 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of Directors|Section 28771.

28771.  The board may provide by resolution, under such terms and conditions as it sees fit, for the payment of demands against the district without prior specific approval thereof by the board if the demand is for a purpose for which an expenditure has been previously approved by the board and in an amount no greater than the amount so authorized, and if the demand is approved by the general manager.(Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1056.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28772 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of Directors|Section 28772.

28772.  To facilitate the business of the district, the board may provide for the creation and administration of such funds as the needs of the district may require. The funds shall be disbursed in accordance with rules established by the board and all payments from any fund shall be reported to the board.(Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1056.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28773 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of Directors|Section 28773.

28773.  The board of directors may hold public hearings, subpoena witnesses, and perform all other acts necessary to properly carry out its duties. The board may delegate such authority to other officers of the district who shall report thereon to the board. In the case of public hearings, including those pursuant to Sections 29039 to 29046, inclusive, authority may be so delegated to a referee, who need not be an officer of the district.(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 311.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28774 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of Directors|Section 28774.

28774.  Each director may administer oaths and affirmations in any district investigation or proceeding.(Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1056.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28790 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 4 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 28790.

28790.  All meetings of the board of directors, whether regular or special, shall be open to the public.(Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1056.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28791 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 4 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 28791.

28791.  A majority of the board of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of its business.(Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1056.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28792 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 4 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 28792.

28792.  The board of directors shall adopt rules to govern its proceedings.(Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1056.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28793 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 4 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 28793.

28793.  The acts of the board shall be expressed by motion, resolution, or ordinance. No ordinance shall be passed by the board on the day of its introduction, nor within three days thereafter, nor at any time other than a special, regular, or adjourned regular meeting. No ordinance, resolution, or motion shall have any validity or effect unless passed by the affirmative votes of a majority of the directors. No ordinance shall take effect until the expiration of 30 days following its adoption, except the following which shall take effect upon adoption: an ordinance relating to an election, or to the issuance or sale of bonds, or to the levying or collection of taxes, or the fixing of fares; or an ordinance necessary for the immediate preservation or protection of the property, interests, or welfare of the district, which shall contain a specific statement showing its urgency, and which shall be passed by two-thirds of the total vote of the directors. All ordinances except those which take effect upon their adoption shall be subject to referendum in the manner provided by law for the legislative acts of boards of supervisors of counties.(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 601.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28794 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 4 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 28794.

28794.  All ordinances shall be published after passage.(Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1056.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28795 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 4 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 28795.

28795.  The enacting clause of all ordinances shall be as follows: “Be it enacted by the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District:”(Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1056.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28796 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 4 - Meetings and Legislation|Section 28796.

28796.  All ordinances shall be signed by the president or the vice president of the board, and attested by the secretary.(Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1056.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28810 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 5 - Officers|Section 28810.

28810.  The officers of the district shall consist of the members of the board of directors; a president and a vice president of the board, each of whom shall be a member of the board; a secretary, a general manager, a general counsel, a treasurer, a controller, and such other or subordinate officers, assistants, and deputies as the board may deem necessary and provide for by ordinance or resolution.The general counsel shall be a person admitted to practice law in the Supreme Court of California and shall have been actively engaged in the practice of law for not less than ten (10) years next preceding his appointment.The person appointed controller shall have been actively engaged in the practice of accounting for not less than seven (7) years next preceding his appointment.(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 311.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28811 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 5 - Officers|Section 28811.

28811.  The secretary, general manager, general counsel, treasurer, and controller shall be appointed by and may be removed by the affirmative votes of a majority of the members of the board of directors. All other officers and employees shall be appointed by the general manager and shall serve at his pleasure, subject to the provisions of this part relating to personnel.(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 311.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28812 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 5 - Officers|Section 28812.

28812.  The compensation of all district officers and employees, except as otherwise provided in this part, shall be fixed by ordinance or resolution of the directors.(Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1056.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28813 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 5 - Officers|Section 28813.

28813.  The board may consolidate any of the district offices in one person.(Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1056.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28814 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 5 - Officers|Section 28814.

28814.  The oath of office of all officers appointed by the board of directors or by the general manager of the district shall be taken, subscribed, and filed with the secretary of the district at any time after the officer has notice of his appointment but not later than fifteen (15) days after the commencement of his term of office. No other filing is required.(Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1056.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28815 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 5 - Officers|Section 28815.

28815.  Each officer shall give such bond and in such amount as the board may require.(Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1056.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28816 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 5 - Officers|Section 28816.

28816.  Article 4 (commencing at Section 1090), Chapter 1, Division 4, Title 1, of the Government Code shall apply to all officers and contracts of the district.(Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 94.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28817 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 5 - Officers|Section 28817.

28817.  The treasurer shall be the custodian of the funds of the district and shall make payments only upon warrants duly and regularly signed by the general manager. He shall keep an account of all receipts and disbursements. With the approval of the board, the treasurer and general manager may designate alternates to act for them.(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 311.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28818 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 5 - Officers|Section 28818.

28818.  With the consent of the board, the treasurer may:(a) Authorize any state or national bank in this state, a federally chartered or state chartered savings and loan association, or a trust company authorized to act as such in this state, to receive as his agent deposits of any securities acquired by the district.(b) Place and maintain for safekeeping with any state or national bank in this state, a federally chartered or state chartered savings and loan association, or a trust company authorized to act as such in this state, any securities owned by the district.(c) Make deposits of securities for safekeeping pursuant to the provisions of Section 53608 of the Government Code.The financial institution selected shall have a total paid-in capital of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000). The treasurer shall take from the financial institution a receipt for the securities, and neither the treasurer nor the district is responsible for the custody and safe return of the securities until they are withdrawn from the financial institution by the treasurer. Any financial institution to which securities are delivered, either as agent or depositary for the treasurer, shall make such disposition of the securities as the treasurer directs and is responsible only for strict compliance with written instructions given to it by the treasurer. All such securities are at all times subject to the order of the treasurer.(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 689, Sec. 2.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28830 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 6 - General Manager|Section 28830.

28830.  The board shall appoint and fix the salary of a general manager, who shall have charge, subject to the direction and control of the board, of the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of the facilities of the district and also of the administration of the business affairs of the district.(Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 71.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28831 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 6 - General Manager|Section 28831.

28831.  All other things being equal, the general manager shall be chosen on the basis of his qualifications with special reference to his actual experience in or his knowledge of accepted practices in respect to the duties of his office as hereinafter set forth.(Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1056.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28832 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 6 - General Manager|Section 28832.

28832.  The general manager need not be a resident of this State at the time of his appointment.(Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1056.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28833 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 6 - General Manager|Section 28833.

28833.  The general manager shall hold office for an indefinite term and may be removed by the board only upon the adoption of a resolution by the affirmative vote of not less than a majority of the board. Before the general manager may be removed, he shall, if he demands it, be given a written statement of the reasons alleged for his removal and he shall have the right to be publicly heard thereon at a meeting of the board prior to the final vote on the resolution providing for his removal, but pending and during such hearing the board may suspend him from office. The board may not reduce the salary of the general manager below the amount fixed at the time of his original appointment except upon the adoption of a resolution by a like vote and after a like opportunity to be heard. The action of the board in suspending or removing the general manager or reducing his salary, if approved by a majority of the membership of the board, is final.(Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1056.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28834 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 6 - General Manager|Section 28834.

28834.  The powers and duties of the general manager are:(a) To have charge, subject to the direction and control of the board, of the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of the facilities of the district.(b) To have charge, subject to the direction and control of the board, of the administration of the business affairs of the district.(c) To see that all ordinances of the district are enforced.(d) To administer the personnel system adopted by the board and except for officers appointed by the board to appoint, discipline or remove all officers and employees subject to the rules and regulations adopted by the board and the applicable provisions of this part.(e) To prepare and submit to the board as soon as practical after the end of each fiscal year a complete report of the finances and administrative activities of the district for the preceding year.(f) To keep the board advised as to the needs of the district.(g) To prepare or cause to be prepared all plans and specifications for the construction of the works of the district.(h) To devote his entire time to the business of the district.(i) To perform such other and additional duties as the board may require.(j) To cause to be installed and maintained a system of auditing and accounting which shall completely and at all times show the financial condition of the district.(Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 71.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28835 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 6 - General Manager|Section 28835.

28835.  The general manager shall attend meetings of the board as directed by the board.(Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 71.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28836 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 6 - General Manager|Section 28836.

28836.  The directors may appoint a general manager pro tempore during any absence or disability of the general manager.(Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1056.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28840 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 7 - The Office of the BART Inspector General|Section 28840.

28840.  (a) There is hereby created in the district an independent Office of the BART Inspector General to ensure that the district makes effective use of bridge toll revenue and other revenue and operates efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.(b) (1) The board shall nominate three persons to the Governor who shall appoint one of the three persons nominated by the board to serve as the BART Inspector General for an initial four-year term. The board shall have the option to renew the term at will. The BART Inspector General shall be removed from office by the board, subject to approval of the Governor, only if either of the following occur:(A) A two-thirds majority of the members of the board votes for removal.(B) The Inspector General violates a federal or state law or regulation, a local ordinance, or a policy or practice of the authority relative to ethical practices, including, but not limited to, the acceptance of gifts or contributions.(2) The reasons for removal of the Inspector General shall be stated in writing and shall include the basis for removal. The document stating the reasons for dismissal shall be deemed a public document and posted on the district’s Internet Web site.(c) Within one year of the operative date of this article, the board shall nominate three persons to serve as the first BART Inspector General to be appointed pursuant to subdivision (b).(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 650, Sec. 2. (SB 595) Effective January 1, 2018. Conditionally operative pursuant to Section 28845.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28841 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 7 - The Office of the BART Inspector General|Section 28841.

28841.  The duties and responsibilities of the BART Inspector General shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:(a) To examine the operating practices of the district to identify fraud, waste, and opportunities for efficiencies in the administration of programs and operations.(b) To ensure the BART administration, the board of directors, and the public are fully informed of his or her findings and recommendations.(c) To identify opportunities to improve the data used to determine project resource allocations.(d) To conduct, supervise, and coordinate audits and investigations relating to the district’s programs and operations, including, but not limited to, toll-funded programs.(e) To identify best practices in the delivery of capital projects and recommend policies to enable the district to adopt these practices when practicable.(f) To recommend policies promoting efficiency in the administration of programs and operations.(g) To review and recommend best practices that the district should follow to maintain positive and productive relations with its employees and the collective bargaining units representing those employees.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 650, Sec. 2. (SB 595) Effective January 1, 2018. Conditionally operative pursuant to Section 28845.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28842 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 7 - The Office of the BART Inspector General|Section 28842.

28842.  The Office of the BART Inspector General shall receive one million dollars ($1,000,000) from an allocation of bridge toll revenue from the Bay Area Toll Authority. In the second and subsequent years of operation of the office, the authority may increase the amount of funding allocated for this purpose to the extent funds are requested and justified by the office and can be accommodated in the authority’s budget.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 650, Sec. 2. (SB 595) Effective January 1, 2018. Conditionally operative pursuant to Section 28845.)
CA Pub Util Code § 28843 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 2 - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 3 - Government of District|ARTICLE 7 - The Office of the BART Inspector General|Section 28843.

28843.  The BART Inspector General shall report at least annually to the board of directors and the Legislature with a summary of his or her findings, investigations, and audits. The summary shall be posted on the district’s Internet Web site and shall otherwise be made available to the public upon its release to the board. The summary shall include, but need not be limited to, significant problems discovered by the BART Inspector General and whether recommendations of the BART Inspector General relative to investigations and audits have been implemented by the district.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 650, Sec. 2. (SB 595) Effective January 1, 2018. Conditionally operative pursuant to Section 28845.)