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2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of District › ARTICLE 3 - Meetings and Legislation › Section 70089.

70089. The enacting clause of all ordinances shall be as follows: “Be it ordained by the board of directors of the Marin County Transit District.” All ordinances shall be signed by the chairman or vice chairman of the board and attested by the clerk.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of District › ARTICLE 4 - Other Officers › Section 70095.

70095. The board may appoint and fix the salary of a general manager who shall have full charge 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.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 4 - Labor Provisions › Section 70121.

70121. (a) A contract or agreement shall not be made, or assumed, with any labor organization, association, group, or individual that denies membership to, or in any manner discriminates against, any employee on any basis listed in subdivision (a) of Section 12940 of the Government Code, as those bases are defined in Sections 12926 and 12926.1 of the Government Code. However, the organization may preclude from membership any individual who advocates the overthrow of the government by force or violence.
(b) The district shall not discriminate with regard to employment against any person on any basis listed in subdivision (a) of Section 12940 of the Government Code, as those bases are defined in Sections 12926 and 12926.1 of the Government Code, except as otherwise provided in Section 12940 of the Government Code.
(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 788, Sec. 22. Effective January 1, 2005.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 4 - Labor Provisions › Section 70122.

70122. If there is a question whether a labor organization represents a majority of employees or whether the proposed unit is or is not appropriate, such matters shall be submitted to the State Conciliation Service for disposition. The State Conciliation Service shall promptly hold a public hearing after due notice to all interested parties and shall thereupon determine the unit appropriate for the purposes of collective bargaining. In making such determination and in establishing rules and regulations governing petitions, the conduct of hearings and elections, the State Conciliation Service shall be guided by relevant federal law and administrative practice, developed under the Labor-Management Relations Act, 1947, as presently amended.
The State Conciliation Service shall provide for an election to determine the question of representation and shall certify the results to the parties. Any certification of a labor organization to represent or act for the employees in any collective bargaining unit shall not be subject to challenge on the grounds that a new substantial question of representation within such collective bargaining unit exists until the lapse of one year from the date of certification or the expiration of any collective bargaining agreement, whichever is later; provided, that no collective bargaining agreement shall be construed to be a bar to representation proceedings for a period of more than two years.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 4 - Labor Provisions › Section 70123.

70123. Whenever the district acquires existing facilities from a publicly or privately owned public utility, either in proceedings by eminent domain or otherwise, the district shall assume and observe all existing labor contracts. To the extent necessary for operation of facilities, all of the employees of such acquired public utility whose duties pertain to the facilities acquired shall be appointed to comparable positions in the district without examination, subject to all the rights and benefits of this part, and these employees shall be given sick leave, seniority, vacation and pension credits in accordance with the records and labor agreements of the acquired public utility. Members and beneficiaries of any pension or retirement system or other benefits established by that public utility shall continue to have the rights, privileges, benefits, obligations and status with respect to such established system. No employee of any acquired public utility shall suffer any worsening of his wages, seniority, pension, vacation or other benefits by reason of the acquisition.
The district may extend the benefits of this section to officers or supervisory employees of the acquired utility.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 4 - Labor Provisions › Section 70124.

70124. The district shall not acquire any existing system or part thereof whether by purchase, lease, condemnation, or otherwise, nor shall the district dispose of or lease any transit system or part thereof, nor merge, consolidate or coordinate any transit system or part thereof, or reduce or limit the lines or service of any existing system or of its system, or terminate any lease arrangement or management contract, unless it shall first have made adequate provision for any employees who are or may be displaced. The terms and conditions of such provision shall be a proper subject of collective bargaining.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 4 - Labor Provisions › Section 70125.

70125. Notwithstanding any provision of the Government Code, employees of this district may authorize and, upon that authorization, the district may make deductions from their wages and salaries as follows:
(a) Pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement with a duly designated or certified labor organization for the payment of union dues, fees, or assessments.
(b) For the payment of contributions pursuant to any health and welfare plan or pension or retirement plan.
(c) For any purpose for which deductions may be authorized by employees of any private employer.
(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 193, Sec. 109.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 4 - Labor Provisions › Section 70126.

70126. The obligation of the district to bargain in good faith with a duly designated or certified labor organization and to execute a written collective bargaining agreement with such labor organization covering the wages, hours and working conditions of the employees represented by such labor organization in an appropriate unit, and to comply with the terms thereof shall not be limited or restricted by the provisions of the Government Code or other laws or statutes and the obligation of the district to bargain collectively shall extend to all subjects of collective bargaining which are or may be proper subjects of collective bargaining with a private employer, including retroactive provisions. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Government Code or other laws or statutes, the district shall make deductions from wages and salaries of its employees upon receipt of authorization therefor for the payment of union dues, fees or assessments, for the payment of contributions pursuant to any health and welfare plan or pension plan or for any other purpose for which deductions may be authorized by employees of any private employer, where such deductions are pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement with a duly designated or certified labor organization.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 4 - Labor Provisions › Section 70127.

70127. The district may provide for a retirement system; provided, that the adoption, terms and conditions of any retirement system covering employees of the district represented by a labor organization in accordance with this section shall be pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement between such labor organization and the district.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 4 - Labor Provisions › Section 70128.

70128. The district shall take such steps as may be necessary to obtain coverage for the district and its employees under Title II of the Federal Social Security Act, as amended, and the related provisions of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, as amended.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 4 - Labor Provisions › Section 70129.

70129. The district shall take such steps as may be necessary to obtain coverage for the district and its employees under the workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation disability and unemployment insurance laws of the State of California.
(Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1454.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 5 - Retirement System › Section 70130.

70130. The Marin County Employees Retirement System and the laws relating thereto or as hereafter amended shall be applicable to the officers and employees of the district, except as otherwise provided in Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 70120) of this part.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Power › Section 70160.

70160. The district has perpetual succession and may adopt a seal and alter it at pleasure.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Power › Section 70161.

70161. The district may sue and be sued, except as otherwise provided by law, in all actions and proceedings, in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Power › Section 70162.

70162. The district may exercise the right of eminent domain to take any property necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers granted in this part. The district in exercising such power shall, in addition to the damage for the taking, injury or destruction of property, also pay the cost of removal, reconstruction or relocation of any structure, railway, mains, pipes, conduits, cables or poles of any public utility which is required to be moved to a new location.
(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1176.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 2 - Contracts › Section 70165.

70165. The district may make contracts and enter into stipulations of any nature whatsoever, either in connection with eminent domain proceedings or otherwise, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, contracts and stipulations to indemnify and save harmless, to employ labor, and to do all acts necessary and convenient for the full exercise of the powers granted in this part.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 2 - Contracts › Section 70166.

70166. No officer or employee 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 therefrom contrary to the provisions of Article 4 (commencing with Section 1090), Chapter 1, Division 4, Title 1 of the Government Code.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 4 - Property › Section 70175.

70175. The district may take by grant, purchase, gift, devise or lease, or condemn in proceedings under eminent domain, or otherwise acquire, and hold and enjoy, real and personal property of every kind within or without the district necessary to the full or convenient exercise of its powers. The board may lease, mortgage, sell, or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property within or without the district when in its judgment it is for the best interests of the district so to do.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 4 - Property › Section 70176.

70176. Exercise of the powers provided under Section 70175 shall be undertaken in the same manner and pursuant to the same procedures as in the exercise of like powers by the County of Marin, except as may otherwise be expressly provided in this part.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 5 - Transit Facilities and Service › Section 70180.

70180. The district may acquire, construct, own, operate, control or use rights-of-way, rail lines, buslines, stations, platforms, switches, yards, terminals and any and all other facilities necessary or convenient for transit service within or partly without the district underground, upon or above the ground and under, upon or over public streets or other public ways, or waterways, together with all physical structures necessary or convenient for the access of persons or vehicles thereto and may acquire any interest in or rights to the joint use of any or all of the foregoing; provided that:
(a) Installations in state freeways shall be subject to the approval of the State Department of Public Works and installations in other state highways shall be subject to Article 2 (commencing with Section 670), Chapter 3, Division 1 of the Streets and Highways Code.
(b) Installations in city streets, parks, or other property devoted to municipal use, shall be subject to the approval of the city council having jurisdiction thereof.
The district may acquire, contract and negotiate for the services of any and all employees of any public or private agency or corporation operating transit facilities within the district.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 5 - Transit Facilities and Service › Section 70181.

70181. The district may without limitation by any other provisions of this part requiring approval of indebtedness, accept contributions of money, rights-of-way, labor, materials, and any other property for the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of transit facilities, and may without limitation by any other provisions of this part enter into any contracts and cooperation with and accept cooperation from the State, or any department, instrumentality, or agency thereof, or any public agency in the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of, and in financing the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of, any such transit facilities.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 5 - Transit Facilities and Service › Section 70183.

70183. The district may lease or contract for the use of its transit facilities, or any portion thereof, to any operator, and may provide for subleases by such operator upon such terms and conditions as it deems in the public interest. The word “operator” as used in this section means any city or public agency or any person, firm or private corporation.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 5 - Transit Facilities and Service › Section 70184.

70184. The district may construct and operate or acquire and operate works and facilities in, under, upon, over, across, or along any street or public highway or any stream, bay or watercourse, or over any of the lands which are the property of the State, to the same extent that such rights and privileges appertaining thereto are granted to municipalities within the State, and to install adequate bus stops, including the painting of curbs, subject to the governing body in charge of such streets, highways, stream, watercourse or lands.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 5 - Transit Facilities and Service › Section 70185.

70185. The district may enter into agreements for the joint use of any property and rights by the district and any city, public agency or public utility operating transit facilities; may enter into agreements with any city, public agency or public utility operating any transit facilities, either wholly or partially within, or without, the district, for the joint use of any property of the district or of such city, public agency or public utility, or the establishment of through routes, joint fares, transfer of passengers or pooling arrangements.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 5 - Transit Facilities and Service › Section 70186.

70186. The rates and charges for service furnished pursuant to this part shall be fixed by the board and shall be reasonable.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 5 - Transit Facilities and Service › Section 70187.

70187. The district shall be subject to the provisions of Division 14.8 (commencing with Section 34500) of the Vehicle Code with respect to the operation of buses and to the rules and regulations prescribed by the Department of the California Highway Patrol pursuant to that chapter regulating the safe operation of buses.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 6 - Indebtedness › Section 70200.

70200. The district shall have the power to obtain temporary transfers of funds in accordance with the last paragraph of Section 31, Article IV of the State Constitution.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 6 - Indebtedness › Section 70201.

70201. The district may accept, without limitation by any other provisions of this part requiring approval of indebtedness, contributions or loans from the United States, this State, or any department, instrumentality, or agency of either thereof, for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of transit facilities, and may enter into contracts and cooperate with, and accept cooperation from, the United States, this State, or any department, instrumentality, or agency of either thereof, in the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation, and in financing the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of any such transit facilities in accordance with any legislation which Congress or the Legislature of the State of California may have heretofore adopted or may hereafter adopt, under which aid, assistance, and cooperation may be furnished by the United States or this State in the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation or in financing the acquisition, construction, maintenance and operation of any such transit facilities. The district may do any and all things necessary in order to avail itself of such aid, assistance, and cooperation under any federal or state legislation now or hereafter enacted. Any evidence of indebtedness issued under this section shall constitute a negotiable instrument.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 7 - Property Taxation › Section 70210.

70210. The district may levy, and collect or cause to be collected, taxes for any lawful purpose subject to a maximum limit of five cents ($0.05) per one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed valuation within the district.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 7 - Property Taxation › Section 70210.5.

70210.5. The maximum tax rate set forth in Section 70210 may be increased to an amount approved by a majority of the electors of the district voting at a special election called for such purpose.
(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 930.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 7 - Property Taxation › Section 70211.

70211. If, in the opinion of the board, the transit operation revenues will not be sufficient for any and all lawful purposes the board shall levy a tax for such purpose or purposes and fix the amount of money necessary to be raised therefor by taxation.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 7 - Property Taxation › Section 70212.

70212. The board shall, in addition to the general tax levy as set forth in Section 70210, levy and collect annually until the district’s bonds are paid, or until there is a sum in the treasury of the district set apart for that purpose to meet all sums coming due for principal and interest on the bonds as they become due a tax sufficient to pay the annual interest on the bonds and such part of the principal thereof as becomes due before the proceeds of a tax levied at the next general tax levy will be available. If the maturity of the indebtedness created by the issue of bonds begins more than one year after the date of the issuance thereof, the tax shall be levied and collected annually at the time and in the manner aforesaid, sufficient to pay the interest on the indebtedness as it falls due and to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal on or before maturity.
(Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 439.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 7 - Property Taxation › Section 70213.

70213. The board may provide for the assessment, levy, and collection of taxes by the district, including the sale of property to the district for delinquent taxes, with penalties, interest, and cost.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 7 - Property Taxation › Section 70214.

70214. The board shall avail itself of the assessments made by the assessor of the county and of the assessments made by the State Board of Equalization for the county and shall take such assessments as the basis for district taxation and have its taxes collected by the tax collector of the county.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 7 - Property Taxation › Section 70215.

70215. In such case the county auditor shall, on or before the third Monday in August of each year, transmit to the board a statement in writing showing the total value of all property within the district, ascertained from the assessments referred to in Section 70214 as equalized.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 7 - Property Taxation › Section 70216.

70216. The board shall on or before the first day of September fix the rate of taxes, designating the number of cents upon each one hundred dollars ($100) using as a basis the value of property transmitted to the board by the county auditor, which rate of taxation shall be sufficient to raise the amount previously fixed by the board. These acts by the board shall constitute a valid assessment of the property and a valid levy of the taxes so fixed but the rate of taxation shall not exceed the limit imposed by this article.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 7 - Property Taxation › Section 70217.

70217. The board shall immediately after fixing the rate of taxes as above provided transmit to the county auditor of the county a statement of the rate of taxes fixed by the board.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 7 - Property Taxation › Section 70218.

70218. The district’s taxes so levied shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as county taxes. When collected the net amount, ascertained as provided in this article, shall be paid to the treasurer of the district, under the general requirements and penalties provided by law for the settlement of other taxes.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 7 - Property Taxation › Section 70219.

70219. Whenever any real property has been sold for taxes and has been redeemed, the money paid for redemption shall be apportioned and paid to the district by the county treasurer in the proportion which the tax due to the district bears to the total tax for which the property was sold.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 7 - Property Taxation › Section 70220.

70220. All taxes levied under this part are a lien on the property on which they are levied. The enforcement of the collection of such taxes shall be in the same manner and by the same means provided by law for the enforcement of liens for county taxes, all the provisions of law relating to the enforcement of the latter being made a part of this part so far as applicable.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 8 - Retail Transactions and Use Tax › Section 70223.

70223. A retail transactions and use tax ordinance may be adopted by the board in accordance with Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, if two-thirds of the electors voting on the measure vote to authorize its enactment at a special election called for that purpose by the board. Notwithstanding Sections 7261 and 7262 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, the retail transactions and use tax ordinance shall provide for imposition of a tax at a rate of one-half of 1 percent or at a lower rate specified in the ordinance.
(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 343, Sec. 28.1. Effective January 1, 2008.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 8 - Retail Transactions and Use Tax › Section 70223.1.

70223.1. Any transactions and use tax ordinance adopted shall be operative on the first day of the first calendar quarter commencing not less than 180 days after adoption of the ordinance.
(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 8 - Retail Transactions and Use Tax › Section 70223.2.

70223.2. The district may contract with the State Board of Equalization for its service in the preparations necessary to administer a transactions and use tax ordinance. The costs to be covered by the contract are to be for services of the types described in Section 7272 of the Revenue and Taxation Code for preparatory work up to the date of the adoption of the ordinance. Any dispute as to the amount of the costs shall be resolved in the same manner as provided in that section.
(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 8 - Retail Transactions and Use Tax › Section 70223.3.

70223.3. Prior to the operative date of the transactions and use tax ordinance, the district shall contract with the State Board of Equalization to perform all functions incident to the administration and operation of the ordinance.
(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 8 - Retail Transactions and Use Tax › Section 70223.4.

70223.4. If the district shall not have contracted with the State Board of Equalization prior to the operative date of its transactions and use tax ordinance, it shall nevertheless so contract, and, in such case, the operative date shall be the first day of the first calendar quarter following the execution of the contract.
(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District › ARTICLE 8 - Retail Transactions and Use Tax › Section 70223.5.

70223.5. Repeal of the transactions and use tax ordinance shall not be operative earlier than the first day of the first calendar quarter following the adoption of the ordinance of repeal.
(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 7 - Bonds › ARTICLE 1 - Issuance › Section 70225.

70225. The district may from time to time incur a bonded indebtedness as provided in this chapter to pay the cost of acquiring, constructing or completing the whole or any portion of any transit facilities, or for acquiring any works, lands, structures, rights, equipment, or other property necessary or convenient to carry out the objects, purposes, or powers of the district. The total amount of bonds issued and outstanding shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the assessed value of the taxable property of the district as shown by the last equalized assessment roll of the County of Marin.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 7 - Bonds › ARTICLE 1 - Issuance › Section 70226.

70226. Whenever the board by resolution passed by vote of two-thirds of all its members determines that the public interest or necessity demands the acquisition, construction, or completion by the district of any transit facilities or any works, lands, structures, rights, equipment, or other property necessary or convenient to carry out the objects, purposes, or powers of the district, the cost of which will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the district, it may at any subsequent meeting of the board provide by ordinance for the submission of the proposition of incurring a bonded indebtedness for the purpose set forth in the resolution to the voters of the district at a special bond election held for that purpose.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 7 - Bonds › ARTICLE 1 - Issuance › Section 70231.

70231. The ordinance calling a special bond election shall fix the date on which the election will be held, and the manner of holding the election and of voting for or against incurring the indebtedness. It shall also recite the objects and purposes for which the indebtedness is proposed to be incurred, the estimated cost of the transit facilities, works, lands, structures, rights, equipment, or other property proposed to be acquired, constructed, or completed, the amount of the principal of the indebtedness to be incurred therefor, and the maximum rate of interest to be paid on the indebtedness, which shall not exceed 6 percent per annum, payable semiannually or annually the first year and thereafter semiannually.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 7 - Bonds › ARTICLE 1 - Issuance › Section 70232.

70232. Propositions for incurring indebtedness for more than one object or purpose may be submitted at the same election.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 7 - Bonds › ARTICLE 1 - Issuance › Section 70233.

70233. Any special bond election may be held separately, or may be consolidated with any other election authorized by law at which the voters of the district may vote. If a special bond election is consolidated with any other election, the provisions of this chapter setting forth the procedure for the calling and holding of the special bond election shall be complied with, except that the ordinance calling the election need not set forth the election precincts, polling places, and officers of election, but may provide that the precincts, polling places, and officers of election shall be the same as those set forth in the ordinance, notice, or other proceedings calling the election with which the special bond election is consolidated, and shall refer to the ordinance, notice, or other proceedings by number and title, or by other definite description.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 7 - Bonds › ARTICLE 1 - Issuance › Section 70234.

70234. The ordinance shall be published, and no other notice of election need be given.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 7 - Bonds › ARTICLE 1 - Issuance › Section 70235.

70235. The board shall comply with Article 3 (commencing with Section 9160) of Chapter 2 of Division 9 of the Elections Code, the provisions of which are applicable to any bond election held pursuant to this article.
(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 202. Effective January 1, 1995.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 7 - Bonds › ARTICLE 1 - Issuance › Section 70236.

70236. The votes of sixty percent (60%) of all voters voting on the proposition at the election are required to authorize the issuance of bonds under this chapter.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 7 - Bonds › ARTICLE 1 - Issuance › Section 70237.

70237. If the proposition submitted at a special bond election fails to receive the requisite number of votes, the board shall not within six months after the election hold another special election for the submission of a proposition of incurring a bonded indebtedness substantially the same as the proposition voted upon at the prior election unless a petition signed by voters within the district equal in number to at least 15 percent of the total vote cast at the last general statewide election is filed with the board, requesting that the proposition, or a proposition substantially the same, be submitted at an election to be called for that purpose.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 7 - Bonds › ARTICLE 2 - Form and Content › Section 70240.

70240. Bonds authorized by this chapter shall mature serially in amounts to be fixed by the board; except that payment shall begin not later than 10 years from the date thereof and shall be completed in not more than 50 years from that date.
The board may divide any issue of bonds authorized pursuant to this chapter into two or more series, and may fix different dates of issuance and different maturity dates for the bonds of each series. The bonds of each series shall mature serially in amounts to be fixed by the board, and the board shall fix a date not more than 10 years from the date of issuance of each series for the earliest maturity of such series, and shall fix a date not more than 50 years from the date of issuance of each series for the final maturity of such series.
Pending the actual issuance or delivery of bonds, a district may issue temporary or interim bonds, certificates, or receipts, of any denomination whatsoever, with or without coupon, and in such form as may be prescribed by the board, to be exchanged for definite bonds when ready for delivery.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 7 - Bonds › ARTICLE 2 - Form and Content › Section 70241.

70241. The bonds shall be issued in such denominations as the board determines, except that no bonds shall be issued of a denomination less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and shall be payable on the day and at the place or places fixed in the bond, and with interest at the rate specified therein, payable semiannually.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 7 - Bonds › ARTICLE 2 - Form and Content › Section 70242.

70242. The board may at any time prior to the issuance and sale of any bonds provide for the call and redemption of any or all of the bonds on any interest payment date prior to their fixed maturity at not exceeding the par value and accrued interest plus a premium of not exceeding 5 percent upon the principal amount of the bonds, in which event the call price fixed by the board shall be set forth on the face of the bond. Notice of such redemption shall be published. If there is no newspaper of general circulation printed and published within the district, then the publication shall be made in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published within the county in which the district or any part thereof is situated. The first publication shall be at least 30 days prior to the date fixed for the redemption. After the date fixed for such redemption interest on the bonds thereafter shall cease.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 7 - Bonds › ARTICLE 2 - Form and Content › Section 70243.

70243. The bonds shall be signed by the chairman of the board or by such officer of the district as the board shall by resolution authorize and designate for that purpose. They shall also be signed by the treasurer, and be countersigned by the auditor. The coupons of the bonds shall be numbered consecutively and be signed by the treasurer. All signatures and countersignatures, except one of the signatures or countersignatures on the bonds, may be printed, lithographed or engraved. If any officer whose signature or countersignature appears on the bonds or coupons ceases to be such officer before the delivery of the bonds to the purchaser, the signature or countersignature is nevertheless valid and sufficient for all purposes as if he had remained in office until the delivery of the bonds.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 7 - Bonds › ARTICLE 3 - Issue and Sale › Section 70245.

70245. The bonds may be issued and sold for not less than their par value, but otherwise as the board determines. Before selling any bonds, or any part thereof, the board shall give notice inviting sealed bids in such manner as the board may prescribe. If satisfactory bids are received, the bonds offered for sale shall be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. If no bids are received, or if the board determines that the bids received are not satisfactory as to price or responsibility of the bidders, the board may reject all bids received, if any, and either again give notice inviting bids or sell the bonds at private sale.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 7 - Bonds › ARTICLE 3 - Issue and Sale › Section 70246.

70246. All premiums and accrued interest received on the sale of bonds shall be placed in the fund to be used for the payment of principal of and interest on the bonds. The remainder of the proceeds of the bonds shall be placed in the district treasury to the credit of the proper fund, and shall be used exclusively for the objects or purposes for which the bonds were voted; provided that when such objects and purposes have been accomplished any moneys remaining shall be transferred to the fund to be used for the payment of principal of and interest on the bonds, and that when all principal of and interest on the bonds shall have been paid, any balance of money then remaining shall be transferred to the general fund of the district.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 7 - Bonds › ARTICLE 4 - Status as Investments › Section 70260.

70260. All bonds including refunding bonds issued by a district are legal investments for all trust funds and for the funds of all insurance companies, banks, both commercial and savings, and trust companies, and for the State School Fund and for all sinking funds under the control of the State Treasurer. Whenever any money or funds may by law be invested in or loaned upon the security of bonds of cities, cities and counties, counties, or school districts, in the State, such money or funds may be invested in or loaned upon the security of the bonds of the district; and whenever bonds of cities, cities and counties, counties, or school districts by law may be used as security for the faithful performance or execution of any court or private trust or of any other act, bonds of the district may be so used.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 7 - Bonds › ARTICLE 4 - Status as Investments › Section 70261.

70261. All bonds of the district, to the same extent as bonds of any other municipality, are legal for use by any state or national bank or banks in the State as security for the deposit of funds of the State or of any county, city and county, city, municipality or other public or municipal corporation within the State.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 7 - Bonds › ARTICLE 5 - Validation › Section 70263.

70263. An action to determine the validity of bonds, including refunding bonds, may be brought pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 860) of Title 10 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 7 - MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT › CHAPTER 7 - Bonds › ARTICLE 6 - Revenue Bonds › Section 70265.

70265. As an alternative procedure for the raising of funds, the district may issue bonds, payable from revenues of any facility or enterprise to be acquired or constructed by the district, in the manner provided by the Revenue Bond Law of 1941 (Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 54300) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code), all of the provisions of which are applicable to the district.
(Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 92.)