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CA Water Code § 8527 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 8527.

8527.  For the purpose of cooperating in the carrying out and completion of the plan approved in Section 8525, and on condition that the United States will likewise cooperate in the carrying out of the plan and, to that end, will appropriate and make available to the extent that it has not already done so, substantially the same amount as the State as recommended in the plan, appropriations will be made by the State from time to time by law, which, together with amounts heretofore appropriated by the State in aid of the plan, will not exceed in the aggregate seventeen million seven hundred thousand dollars ($17,700,000).(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8528 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 8528.

8528.  The intent of the next preceding section is to provide for substantially equal contributions by the United States, the State and local interests to the total cost of carrying out the plan, it being recognized that certain local interests have become obligated in excess of one-third of the total cost of the plan.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8529 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 8529.

8529.  All money appropriated under authority of Section 8527 shall be expended in accordance with the plans, specifications and recommendations of the California Debris Commission and the board for purposes in general conformity with the plan approved in Section 8525, including expenditures and appropriations to make such equitable adjustments as the Legislature may determine with such local interests as have obligated themselves in excess of their shares of one-third of the total cost of the plan, and including necessary expenditures for operation and maintenance during construction.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8530 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 8530.

8530.  The board shall have control and jurisdiction over the plans of the California Debris Commission and such other plans as may be adopted by the board, excepting such portions of the plans as relate to channel excavating, enlargement, rectification and control in the Sacramento River and the construction of weirs.All work and control in the Sacramento River and the construction of weirs shall remain concurrently with the United States and the State.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8531 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 8531.

8531.  The Statutes of California as existing on April 1, 1923, shall be observed and followed:(a) In all plans, hearings, notices and proceedings relating to the maintenance, repair and operation of reclamation and flood control works existing on April 1, 1923.(b) In the completion, maintenance and operation of any project adopted by the board prior to April 1, 1923.(c) In the adoption and carrying to completion of any project of work contained or involved in the report of the California Debris Commission dated January 5, 1925.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8532 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 8532.

8532.  The State has a primary interest in adequately protecting lands overflowed, or subject to overflow, in confining the waters of rivers, tributaries, by-passes and overflow channels and basins within their respective basins and boundaries within the district, and in preserving the welfare of the residents and holders of land therein.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8533 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 8533.

8533.  The State has a primary and supreme interest in having erected, maintained and protected on the banks of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, their tributaries, by-passes, overflow channels and basins, good and sufficient levees and embankments or other works of reclamation, adequately protecting the lands overflowed or subject to overflow, and confining the waters of the rivers, tributaries, by-passes, overflow channels, and basins within their respective channels and boundaries.(Added by stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8534 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 8534.

8534.  The board at all times shall enforce on behalf of the State the erection, maintenance and protection of such levees, embankments and channel rectification as will, in its judgment, best serve the interests of the State.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8535 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 8535.

8535.  Consistent with Section 3 of Article XIII A of the California Constitution, the board, after holding at least one public hearing, may set and charge fees sufficient to cover the reasonable cost for the services it provides in carrying out its duties set forth in Sections 8502 and 8534, including, but not limited to, the issuance of and modifications to encroachment permits, inspections and enforcement of encroachments, and management and control of Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District property.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 26, Sec. 95. (SB 92) Effective June 27, 2017.)
CA Water Code § 8536 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 8536.

8536.  The board has no power, jurisdiction, authority or control over the construction, operation or maintenance of the Central Valley Project or any part of it.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8538 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 8538.

8538.  No county or public officer shall charge or receive any fee for any of the services required to be performed by him under the provisions of this part, but any reasonable and necessary expense actually incurred by any officer in carrying out any of the provisions of this part relating in any manner to the collection or enforcement of any assessment, shall be paid out of the funds of the drainage district applicable thereto.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8539 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 8539.

8539.  The Legislature hereby finds and declares that there is an urgent need for channel clearing and desnagging in many California waterways, and that these snags pose a severe danger and cause unnecessary erosion of banks.The board, other state agencies, cities, counties, and districts are hereby authorized to cooperate with one another and with agencies of the United States in the performance of channel clearing and desnagging work within the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers and their tributaries, and may furnish money, services, equipment, and other property to that end. The board, as appropriate, shall consult with the Department of Water Resources, the State Lands Commission, and the Department of Fish and Game in carrying out its responsibilities pursuant to this section.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 795, Sec. 1. Effective September 8, 1982.)
CA Water Code § 8550 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8550.

8550.  (a) The board is continued in existence and shall continue to exercise and have all of its powers, duties, purposes, responsibilities, and jurisdiction.(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board shall act independently of the department. The department shall not overturn any action or decision by the board.(c) It is the intent of the Legislature to transfer the duties and corresponding funding allocated to the Reclamation Board as it exists on December 31, 2007, together with all necessary positions, to the board as it is reconstituted on and after January 1, 2008.(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 366, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Water Code § 8551 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8551.

8551.  (a) Except as provided in subdivision (g), the board consists of nine members who shall be appointed in accordance with this section.(b) (1) Seven members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to Senate confirmation.(2) Of the members appointed pursuant to paragraph (1), the following requirements apply:(A) One person shall be an engineer.(B) One person shall have training, experience, and expertise in geology or hydrology.(C) One person shall be a flood control expert with not less than five years’ experience.(D) One person shall be an attorney with water experience.(E) Three persons shall be public members.(c) One member of the board shall be the Chair of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water, to the extent that service with the board does not conflict with his or her legislative duties.(d) One member of the board shall be the Chair of the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife, to the extent that service with the board does not conflict with his or her legislative duties.(e) The members appointed pursuant to subdivisions (c) and (d) shall be nonvoting ex officio members.(f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the board members appointed pursuant to subdivision (b) shall serve four-year terms.(2) The board members initially appointed pursuant to this section shall determine, by lot, that five members shall serve four-year terms and four members shall serve two-year terms.(g) Each board member holding office on December 31, 2007, shall continue to serve until his or her successor is appointed and has been qualified to hold office. The order of replacement shall be determined by lot.(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 366, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Water Code § 8552 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8552.

8552.  Each member of the board appointed pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 8551 shall receive compensation as follows:(a) Each member shall receive the necessary expenses incurred by the member in the performance of official duties.(b) Any member traveling outside the state pursuant to authorization of the board, and the approval of the Governor and Director of Finance as provided by Section 11032 of the Government Code, while so engaged shall receive per diem and his or her necessary expenses.(c) Each member shall receive the salary provided for in Section 11564 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 366, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Water Code § 8554 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8554.

8554.  The Governor shall select one of the members of the board as president.(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 366, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Water Code § 8555 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8555.

8555.  The board may elect one of its members other than the president as vice president.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8556 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8556.

8556.  The vice president shall have the powers and perform the duties of the president under the following circumstances:(a) During the president’s absence or inability to act.(b) At the request of the president.(c) When authorized by the board.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8557 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8557.

8557.  The board shall have its office in the County of Sacramento. The office is the principal place of business and legal residence of the board and of the drainage district.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 497, Sec. 4. Effective September 14, 2004.)
CA Water Code § 8558 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8558.

8558.  The regular meetings of the board shall be held at times fixed by the board.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8559 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8559.

8559.  A majority of the voting members of the board constitutes a quorum.(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 275, Sec. 9. (AB 1165) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 8560 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8560.

8560.  No action of the board shall be effective unless a quorum is present and the action is concurred in by a majority of all of the voting members of the board.(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 275, Sec. 10. (AB 1165) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Water Code § 8561 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8561.

8561.  Special meetings of the board may be called at any time by the president or by a majority of the members upon notice given by mail or telegraph to each member at his place of residence or business, and there received at least 12 hours before the hour fixed for the meeting.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8563 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8563.

8563.  The board shall keep full and correct minutes of all proceedings and transactions of all meetings of the board.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8564 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8564.

8564.  The minutes shall be open for public inspection during office hours.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8565 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8565.

8565.  The board shall have a seal of such device as the board may adopt.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8566 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8566.

8566.  The seal of the board is also the seal of the drainage district.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8567 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8567.

8567.  A copy of any record of the board, certified by its secretary or assistant secretary to be a true copy, and attested by the seal of the board, is prima facie evidence of the existence and contents of the record.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8568 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8568.

8568.  For making a copy of any of its records the board may charge and collect the actual reasonable cost of making the copy, including the time of its employees and materials used, and one dollar ($1) for the certificate if a certified copy is requested.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8569 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8569.

8569.  The board may require a deposit in advance sufficient to cover the charges for copying and certifying copies of its records.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8570 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8570.

8570.  All money collected for copying and certifying copies of the board’s records shall be paid monthly to the State Treasurer and credited to the balance remaining unexpended of any appropriation or assessment available for the general administrative expenses of the board.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8571 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8571.

8571.  The board may adopt, amend or repeal rules to promote the convenient, orderly and just conduct of the business of the board and of the drainage district.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8572 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8572.

8572.  The rules may be suspended or compliance therewith may be waived by the board at any meeting to such extent as may be deemed proper.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8575 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8575.

8575.  A member of the board shall comply with the conflict of interest requirements of Section 87100 of the Government Code when voting to carry out any part of a plan of flood control and when carrying out the objects of this part.(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 366, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Water Code § 8576 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8576.

8576.  No member of the board shall be held personally liable on any obligation or liability of any kind or character arising out of the claim that he has failed to carry out any obligation imposed upon the board by this division and the Legislature expressly declares that discretion is vested in the board and the members thereof to determine how and when the various provisions of this division and the projects contemplated in this division with which the board is concerned may best be carried into effect.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)
CA Water Code § 8577 (2021)
2021 California Code|Water Code - WAT|DIVISION 5 - FLOOD CONTROL|PART 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARD|CHAPTER 2 - Administrative Provisions|ARTICLE 1 - The Board|Section 8577.

8577.  (a) A board member shall not participate in any board action or attempt to influence any decision or recommendation by any employee of, or consultant to, the board that involves himself or herself or that involves any entity with which the member is connected as a director, officer, consultant, or full- or part-time employee, or in which the member has a direct personal financial interest within the meaning of Section 87100 of the Government Code.(b) A board member shall not participate in any proceeding before any agency as a consultant or in any other capacity on behalf of any person that actively participates in matters before the board.(c) For a period of 12 months after leaving office, a former board member shall not act as agent or attorney for, or otherwise represent, any other person before the board by making any formal or informal appearance or by making any oral or written communication to the board.(d) A board member shall not advocate to the United States Army Corps of Engineers or other federal agency on behalf of any project that has been or is reasonably anticipated to be submitted to the board for review, unless the board authorizes that action in accordance with Section 8560.(Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 366, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 2008.)