text: The operator of any aircraft involved in an accident within this state in which any person is killed or injured or damage in excess of four hundred dollars ($400), is sustained to the property of any person, other than property owned by the owner or operator, or in his care, custody or control, or carried in or on the aircraft, shall immediately but not later than 15 days after the accident report the matter in writing to the department. If the operator is physically incapable of making the report, the owner of the aircraft involved in the accident, shall immediately but not later than 15 days after learning of the accident, make the report. If neither the operator nor the owner is physically capable of making the report, then each passenger shall, within 15 days after learning of the incapacity of the operator or owner, make the report. If the owner or operator dies as a result of the accident, the legal representative of the operator or owner shall make the report within 15 days after his qualifications. The sheriff of the county in which the accident occurred, or the chief of police of the city in which the accident occurred, as the case may be, shall notify the department in writing immediately but not later than 15 days after learning of the accident.

chapter: 3. Security Following Accident

article: 1. Accident Report

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kind: section

code: PUC

text: The report, the form of which shall be prescribed by the department, shall include information to enable the department to determine whether the requirements for the deposit of security under Article 2 (commencing with Section 24325) are inapplicable by reason of existence of insurance or other exceptions specified in this part. The department may rely upon the accuracy of the information until it has reason to believe that the information is erroneous.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 138.)

division: 9. AVIATION

part: 5. AIRCRAFT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT

article: 1. Accident Report


text: The operator and the owner shall furnish such additional information as the department may require.

article: 1. Accident Report


text: As promptly as practicable but not later than 30 days after receipt of an accident report as required in Article 1 (commencing with Section 24300), the department shall determine by an order entered of record (a) the amount of security within the limits specified in Section 24350, which it deems sufficient to satisfy any judgment for damages resulting from the accident which may be recovered against each owner or operator, and (b) the name and address of each claimant.

article: 2. Security

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text: As promptly as practicable but not later than 30 days after the entry of the order required by Section 24325, the department, the owner or the operator, or both, as the case may be, shall deposit for the benefit of the owner or operator or both, as the case may be, security in the sum so determined by the department.

article: 2. Security


text:
The requirements as to security do not apply:

(a) To the operator of an aircraft involved in an accident in which no injury was caused to the person of anyone other than the operator or guests, and no damage in excess of four hundred dollars ($400) was caused to property not owned, rented, occupied or used by such operator nor in his care, custody or control nor carried in or on the aircraft.

(b) To the operator or owner of an aircraft if at the time of the accident the aircraft was stationary, without passengers thereon or boarding the aircraft or alighting therefrom and the aircraft was parked in an area legally used for aircraft parking with no engine running nor in the process of being started.

(c) To the owner of an aircraft if at the time of the accident the aircraft was being operated, or was parked, without his permission, express or implied.

(d) To the owner if there is in effect at the time of the accident an aircraft liability policy or bond with respect to the aircraft involved in the accident.

(e) To the operator, if not the owner of the aircraft, if there is in effect at the time of the accident an aircraft liability policy or bond with respect to his operation of the aircraft involved in the accident.

(f) To the operator or owner if his liability for damages resulting from such accident is covered by any other form of liability insurance policy or bond in effect at the time of the accident.

(g) To any person qualifying as a self-insurer under Section 24353, or to any person operating an aircraft for the self-insurer for whose acts the self-insurer is legally responsible.

(h) After there is filed with the department satisfactory evidence that the person otherwise required to deposit security has (1) been released from liability, or (2) been adjudicated not to be liable by judgment, or (3) executed a written agreement with all claimants providing for payment of an agreed amount with respect to all claims for injuries or damages resulting from the accident.

article: 2. Security


text:
A policy or bond is not effective under Article 2 unless:

(a) Issued either (1) by an insurer or surety company authorized to do business in this state, or (2) by an insurer or surety company not authorized to do business in this state but which is found by the department to afford adequate protection and which has filed or shall file with the department a power of attorney authorizing the department to accept service on his behalf of notice or process in any action upon the policy or bond arising out of such accident.

(b) If the accident results in bodily injury to or death of a person not a passenger, the policy or bond provides coverage of not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) because of bodily injury to or death of one person in any accident and one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) because of bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in any one accident.

(c) If the accident results in damage to or destruction of property, the policy or bond provides coverage of not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) because of damage to or destruction of property in any one accident with the exception of the following property which is exempted from the security required under this part: property owned, rented, occupied or used by, or in the care, custody or control of the owner or operator or carried in or on the aircraft.

article: 3. Financial Responsibility

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text:
The policy or bond need not cover:

(a) Any liability on account of bodily injury to or death of any employee of the owner or operator while the employee is engaged in the duties of the person’s employment.

(b) Any obligation for which the owner or operator or the insurer of the owner or operator may be held liable under any workers’ compensation law.

(c) A guest, or any other person, riding in or upon any aircraft without giving compensation.

(d) (1) Any liability for bodily injury or death of any occupant riding in or upon an aircraft or exiting an aircraft for purposes of skydiving or sport parachuting when that occupant’s injury or death is solely related to hazardous risks associated with skydiving or sport parachuting activities.

(2) Any person described in paragraph (1) who is not afforded the protection of liability insurance in connection with skydiving or sport parachuting activities shall be provided a notice in at least 14-point type that discloses the fact that no liability insurance is in effect that provides coverage for the skydiving or sport parachuting activities that are being undertaken.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 333, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1998.)

article: 3. Financial Responsibility


text: Any person may at any time apply to the department for a certificate of self-insurance, whether or not there has occurred an accident as a result of which he might be affected by some other provision of this part.

article: 3. Financial Responsibility


text: The department may in its discretion issue a certificate of self-insurance when satisfied that the applicant is possessed and will continue to be possessed of ability to pay judgments against him within the limits provided in this part.

article: 3. Financial Responsibility


text: Upon not less than 10 days notification of a self-insurer the department may for reasonable cause cancel a certificate of self-insurance and shall cancel such certificate upon failure to pay any judgment within 30 days.

article: 3. Financial Responsibility


text: The security required under this part shall be cash or securities permissible under state law as security for deposit of state funds and in such amount as the department may require but in no case in excess of the limits specified in Section 24350 in reference to the limits of a policy or bond. If at the time of the accident there is in effect a liability policy or a bond meeting the requisites of this part other than in the amount of coverage set forth in Section 24350, the department may consider such policy or bond in fixing the amount of security. The person depositing security shall specify in writing the person or persons on whose behalf the deposit is made and, at any time while such deposit is in the custody of the state agency with which the deposit is made the person depositing it may, upon approval of the department, amend in writing the specification of the person or persons on whose behalf the deposit is made to include an additional person or persons; provided, however, that a single deposit of security shall be applicable only on behalf of persons required to furnish security because of the same accident.

article: 3. Financial Responsibility


text: Upon 10 days notification of the parties concerned, the department may reduce, or, within the limits specified in Section 24350, increase the amount of security ordered in any case if in its discretion the amount ordered is excessive or insufficient. In case the security originally ordered has been deposited, the excess shall be returned to the depositor notwithstanding the provisions of Section 24357. Substitution of security shall be permitted.

article: 3. Financial Responsibility


text:
Security deposited in compliance with the requirements of this part shall be delivered to the department. The department shall deposit all cash received as security in a special account in the Special Deposit Fund provided by Article 2 (commencing with Section 16370) of Chapter 2, Part 2, Division 4, Title 2 of the Government Code, shall record the receipt of all securities received by it and deposit such securities with the State Treasurer, and shall retain in its custody all original insurance policies or copies thereof delivered to it. Security deposited with any agency other than the department shall be released only:

(a) Upon certificate of the department in the payment of a judgment rendered against the person or persons on whose behalf the deposit was made, for damages arising out of the accident in a civil action, begun not later than one year after the date of the accident or within one year after the date of deposit of any security under subdivision (c) of Section 24330 or in the payment of a settlement, agreed to by the depositor and all the claimants, of a claim or claims arising out of the accident.

(b) Upon certificate of the department issued after 10 days notification of all claimants upon evidence satisfactory to the department that all claims arising from such accident have been satisfied by either (1) a release from liability, or (2) a judgment of nonliability, or (3) a written agreement in accordance with subdivision (h) of Section 24327, or whenever, after the expiration of one year from the time of the accident or from the date of deposit of any security under subdivision (c) of Section 24330 the department is given evidence satisfactory that there is no such action pending and that no judgment rendered in any such action is unpaid.

(c) Upon the certificate of the department that other security complying with Section 24355 and satisfactory in form, character and amount, has been deposited with it in lieu of the original security deposited hereunder.

(d) Upon the death of the person on whose behalf such proof was filed.

(e) In the event of the permanent incapacity of such person to operate an aircraft if the department is furnished proof of such incapacity.

The department shall not release such proof: (1) if any action for damages upon a liability referred to in this part is then pending, or (2) if any judgment upon any such liability is outstanding and unsatisfied.

An affidavit of the applicant of the nonexistence of such facts shall be prima facie evidence thereof.

Any security deposited with the department shall be released by it for any reason authorizing it to issue a certificate pursuant to subdivision (a), (b) or (c) when security is in the custody of another state agency.

article: 3. Financial Responsibility


text:
Such security shall be available for the following purposes:

(a) Payment of a final judgment or judgments in any amount for bodily injury or in excess of four hundred dollars ($400) for property damage, rendered against the owner or operator on whose behalf the deposit was made, for damages arising out of the accident in an action at law, begun not later than one year after the date of such accident.

(b) Payment of any settlement agreement covering any claim arising out of the accident.

(c) Payment of any final judgment rendered as a result of default under any duly acknowledged settlement agreement.

Every distribution of funds from the security deposit shall be subject to the limits of the department’s evaluation on behalf of a claimant but not in excess of the maximum amounts provided in this part for bodily injury and for property damage.

article: 3. Financial Responsibility


text:
Every judgment shall for the purposes of this part be deemed satisfied:

(a) When fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) has been credited, upon any judgment in excess of that amount, or upon all judgments, collectively, which together total in excess of that amount, for personal injury to or death of one person as a result of any one accident.

(b) When, subject to the limit of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) as to one person, the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) has been credited upon any judgment in excess of that amount, or upon all judgments, collectively, which together total in excess of that amount, for personal injury to or death of more than one person as a result of any one accident.

(c) When fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) has been credited upon any judgment in excess of that amount, or upon all judgments, collectively, each of which is in excess of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), and which together total in excess of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), for damage to property of others as a result of any one accident.

history: (History: Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1452.)

article: 3. Financial Responsibility


text: Whenever any evidence of proof of ability to respond in damages filed by any person under the provisions of this part no longer fulfills the purpose for which required the department shall, for the purpose of this part, require other evidence of ability to respond in damages as required by this part.

article: 3. Financial Responsibility


text: No insurance policy meeting the requirements of Section 24350 shall be canceled unless 30 days’ prior notice is given to the department by either the insured or the insurance company.

article: 3. Financial Responsibility


text:
Every person permitting another person to operate an aircraft under the terms of any rental agreement or lease which provides for any remuneration for the use of such aircraft shall deliver either of the following to the person renting the aircraft:

(a) A written certification that an aircraft liability policy of insurance exists for the operator thereof, specifying the name of the insurance company providing such coverage, the policy number, the expiration date of such policy, the nature and extent of coverage, and a statement that such coverage complies with the financial responsibility laws of California applicable to the operation of an aircraft. Such certification shall be furnished and signed, by facsimile or otherwise, by a California licensed insurance agent, broker, or insurance carrier. The person delivering the written authorization provided for herein shall certify as to the accuracy thereof as of the date of delivery.

(b) A written statement that no insurance coverage exists for the operator of the aircraft. Such statement shall be delivered to the person renting the aircraft prior to entering into any binding rental agreement and shall substantially conform to the following text:

“NOTICE TO AIRCRAFT OPERATOR “You are hereby notified that no insurance coverage is being provided to cover your liability for bodily injury and property damage you may cause as an operator of any aircraft covered by our rental agreement.

“You are further notified that the Uniform Aircraft Financial Responsibility Act (Part 5 (commencing with Section 24230) of Division 9 of the Public Utilities Code) requires that you be able to post security in an amount up to $50,000 because of bodily injury or death to one person in any one accident, up to $100,000 because of bodily injury or death to two or more persons in any one accident, and up to $50,000 in the event of damage to or destruction of property.

“Failure to furnish sufficient security or failure to furnish evidence of proof of ability to respond in damages as required under Section 24325 and Section 24360 of the Public Utilities Code is a misdemeanor.”

(c) No insurance agent, broker, or insurance carrier shall have any liability as a result of the failure to deliver the certificate specified in paragraph (a).

history: (History: Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1164.)

article: 3. Financial Responsibility


text: Any owner or operator who knowingly refuses or fails to make any report of an accident as required in Article 1 (commencing with Section 24300) of Chapter 3 of this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).

chapter: 4. Penalties

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text: Any owner or operator who knowingly makes a false statement or representation of a material fact in a report to or written instrument filed with the department shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both.


text: Any owner or operator who refuses or fails to comply with the provisions of Article 2 (commencing with Section 24325) of Chapter 3 of this part or of Section 24360, and who without compliance with such provisions operates any aircraft in this state or knowingly permits any aircraft owned by such person to be operated by another in this state is guilty of a misdemeanor.


text:
Every person permitting another person to operate an aircraft under the terms of any rental agreement which provides for any remuneration for the use of such aircraft who fails to comply with Section 24362 is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

A failure by a person permitting another person to operate an aircraft under the terms of any rental agreement which provides for any remuneration for the use of such aircraft to obtain a receipt for the delivery of the certification or statement required by Section 24362 to the person renting the aircraft shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of Section 24362.


text: It is the purpose of this part to establish minimum standards for aircraft financial responsibility, and nothing in this part shall be construed as preventing any local city or county ordinance from exceeding the minimum insurance requirements prescribed in this part.

chapter: 5. Declaration of Intent

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text:
Any person who causes damage to any aircraft that may reasonably be expected to affect the airworthiness of the aircraft shall do either of the following:

(a) Locate and notify the owner or person in charge of the aircraft of his or her name and address, and upon being requested to do so by the owner of the aircraft or person in charge of the aircraft, present his or her driver’s license or pilot’s license for identification purposes.

(b) Leave in a conspicuous place on the aircraft a written notice giving his or her name, address, and telephone number and a statement of the circumstances thereof, and, without unnecessary delay, notify the nearest safety representative of the Federal Aviation Administration.

history: (History: Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 333, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1998.)

part: 6. AIRCRAFT DAMAGE REPORTING

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text: Any person failing to comply with the requirements of Section 24550 is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both that fine and imprisonment.


text: This part may be cited as the “Transit District Law.”

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 117.)

division: 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS

chapter: 1. General Provisions

article: 1. Definitions

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text: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except Section 24826, elections for the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District shall be conducted in accordance with the Uniform District Election Law (Part 4 (commencing with Section 10500) of Division 10 of the Elections Code). Any costs incurred by county officials shall be paid by the transit district.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 191. Effective January 1, 1995.)

part: 1. TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA

article: 1. Definitions


text: Unless the context otherwise requires, the provisions of this article govern the construction of this part.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1056.)

article: 1. Definitions


text: “District” means a transit district formed under this part; “board” means the board of directors of a district.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 603.)

article: 1. Definitions


text: “Voter” means any elector who is registered under the Elections Code.

history: (History: Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)

article: 1. Definitions


text: “Transit” means the transportation of passengers and their incidental baggage by any means.

article: 1. Definitions


text: “Transit works” or “transit facilities” means all real and personal property, equipment, rights, or interests owned or to be acquired by the district for transit service.

article: 1. Definitions


text: “Percent of the total vote cast,” when used with reference to the requirements of any petition or nomination paper, means percent of the total vote cast, exclusive of vote by mail ballots, within the proposed district, district, city or territory, as the case may be at the last statewide general election.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 118, Sec. 5. (AB 1412) Effective January 1, 2012.)

article: 1. Definitions


text: “City” includes city and county and incorporated town, but does not include unincorporated town or village.

article: 1. Definitions


text: “Public agency” includes a city, city and county, a county, the State of California, or any public district organized under the laws of the State of California or any agency or authority of any thereof.

article: 1. Definitions


text: A transit district may be created as provided in this part and when so created may exercise the powers herein granted.

article: 2. General Provisions

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text: Except as otherwise provided in this part elections shall be held and conducted and the result ascertained, determined, and declared in all respects as nearly as practicable in conformity with the general election laws of the State.

article: 2. General Provisions


text: Except as otherwise provided in this part all ordinances and notices which are required to be published shall be published within the district pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code.

article: 2. General Provisions


text: Whenever in this part publication is required and there is no newspaper of general circulation published within the district, the publication may be made in a newspaper of general circulation published in any county where the district is situated.

article: 2. General Provisions


text: Whenever the signature of any officer or employee of a district or of any member of the retirement board or of any officer or employee of the retirement system is authorized or required under this part, except in the single instance provided in Section 26244, the signature may be made by the use of a plate bearing facsimiles of those signatures or by submittal of a digital signature consistent with Section 16.5 of the Government Code or an electronic signature, as defined in subdivision (h) of Section 1633.2 of the Civil Code.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 200, Sec. 1. (AB 784) Effective January 1, 2022.)

article: 2. General Provisions


text: The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District formed pursuant to this section, as it read on January 1, 2021, shall continue in existence unless dissolved pursuant to Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 27501) and is hereby designated a rapid transit district.

history: (History: Repealed and added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 200, Sec. 3. (AB 784) Effective January 1, 2022.)

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text: The government of every district is vested in a board of seven directors, elected from wards, together with the other officers mentioned in this part. The directors shall be residents and voters of the respective wards from which they are nominated.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 66, Sec. 1. (AB 1141) Effective January 1, 2026.)

chapter: 3. Internal Organization of Districts

article: 1. Government

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text: The first directors are elected at the formation election as provided in Chapter 2. All elections of directors subsequent to the first shall be held at the same time as the general election in the manner provided in this article.

article: 2. Election of Directors

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text: Notice of election shall be published and no other notice of such election need be given.

article: 2. Election of Directors


text: The board shall by resolution or ordinance fix the boundaries of the wards for the purpose of electing directors therefrom. The board shall adjust the boundaries of the wards for the purpose of electing directors therefrom pursuant to Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 22000) of Division 21 of the Elections Code.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 435, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1999.)

article: 2. Election of Directors


text: The notice of election shall refer to the wards established by the board.

article: 2. Election of Directors


text: Upon the filing of a sufficient nomination paper and affidavit by any candidate the name of the candidate shall go upon the ballot at the ensuing general election.

article: 2. Election of Directors


text:
(a) The nomination paper for a director shall contain the name of the candidate and other information as may be required by this article. The nomination paper shall also meet either of the following requirements:

(1) The nomination paper shall be signed by a minimum of 50 voters of the respective ward.

(2) The nomination paper shall include a filing fee in the amount of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) in lieu of signatures.

(b) All nomination papers shall be filed with, and all in-lieu fees shall be paid to, the county elections official in the county or counties in which the candidate is running.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 66, Sec. 2. (AB 1141) Effective January 1, 2026.)

article: 2. Election of Directors


text: Nomination papers may be circulated throughout each ward.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 66, Sec. 3. (AB 1141) Effective January 1, 2026.)

article: 2. Election of Directors


text: Except as otherwise provided in this part, the provisions of the Elections Code prescribed for independent nominations shall substantially govern the manner of appointment of verification deputies, the form of nomination papers and the securing of signatures, the filing of the candidate’s affidavit, and all other things necessary to get the name of the candidate upon the ballot. However, not more than 95 days prior to the election, upon request, the secretary of the district shall issue nomination papers and all other forms required for nomination to the office of director. Verification deputies may obtain signatures to the nomination paper of any candidate at any time not more than 95 days nor less than 74 days prior to the election, and all nomination papers shall be filed with the secretary of the district not more than 90 nor less than 74 days before the date of the election and shall be examined by him. Each candidate, at least 74 days prior to the election, shall file a sufficient candidate’s affidavit. The secretary of the district shall certify the names of all candidates to be placed upon the ballot to the county elections official or county elections officials within the territory affected at least 67 days prior to the date of election.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 192. Effective January 1, 1995.)

article: 2. Election of Directors


text: The board shall in the notice, ordinance, or resolution calling an election consolidate it with the general election to be held at the same time in the respective counties in which the district is located and authorize the respective boards of supervisors to canvass the returns and certify the result of the canvass to the board. It shall be the duty of the board or boards of supervisors to so consolidate the election, canvass the returns, and cause the result thereof to be properly certified to the board of directors of the district. The election shall be held in all respects as if there were only one election, and only one ticket or ballot shall be used.

article: 2. Election of Directors


text: Candidates for the office of director shall be voted upon and elected one from each ward.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 66, Sec. 4. (AB 1141) Effective January 1, 2026.)

article: 2. Election of Directors


text: Upon receipt of the returns of the canvass by the respective boards of supervisors the board shall meet and determine results of the election and declare the candidate or candidates elected.

article: 2. Election of Directors


text: The secretary of the district shall issue certificates of election, signed by him and duly authenticated, immediately following the determination of the result of the election by the board.

article: 2. Election of Directors


text: At each biennial general election, a number of directors corresponding to the number whose terms of office expire shall be elected for the term of four years.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 66, Sec. 6. (AB 1141) Effective January 1, 2026.)

article: 3. Terms of Office of Directors

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text:
(a) Effective with the November, 3, 2026, statewide general election, the terms of directors elected shall commence on December 5, 2026, and shall end at noon on January 6, 2031, upon their successors taking office, following the successors’ election in 2030.

(b) Effective with the November 7, 2028, statewide general election, the terms of directors elected shall commence on December 1, 2028, and shall end at noon on January 3, 2033, upon their successors taking office, following the successors’ election in 2032.

(c) On and after January 4, 2033, the terms of directors shall commence on the first Monday after the first day of January following their election.

history: (History: Repealed and added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 66, Sec. 8. (AB 1141) Effective January 1, 2026.)

article: 3. Terms of Office of Directors


text: Every director is subject to recall by voters of the district, in accordance with the recall provisions of the general laws of the State applicable to county officers.

article: 3. Terms of Office of Directors


text: Notwithstanding Section 1780 of the Government Code, the board shall fill all vacancies on the board, including those caused by the death or resignation of a member. If a vacancy exists for 90 days, the Governor shall fill the vacancy.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 200, Sec. 6. (AB 784) Effective January 1, 2022.)

article: 3. Terms of Office of Directors


text: The person appointed to fill any vacancy on the board shall hold office for the remainder of the unexpired term of his predecessor.

article: 3. Terms of Office of Directors


text: The oath of office of directors shall be taken, subscribed, and filed with the secretary of the district at any time after the director has notice of his election or appointment but not later than 15 days after the commencement of his term of office. No other filing is required.

article: 4. Powers and Duties of Directors

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text: The board shall choose one of its members president, and another vice president, who shall be authorized to act for the president during his absence or disability, and shall provide for the time and place of holding its meetings, which shall be held at least once each month.

article: 4. Powers and Duties of Directors


text: The board is the legislative body of the district and determines all questions of policy.

article: 4. Powers and Duties of Directors


text: All matters and things necessary for the proper administration of the affairs of the district which are not provided for in this part shall be provided for by the board.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 78.)

article: 4. Powers and Duties of Directors


text: The board shall supervise and regulate every transit facility owned and operated by the district, including the fixing of rates, rentals, charges, and classifications, and the making and enforcement of rules, regulations, contracts, practices, and schedules, for or in connection with any transit facility owned or controlled by the district.

article: 4. Powers and Duties of Directors


text: The board may adopt a personnel system for the purpose of recruiting and maintaining an effective working force with good morale. The board shall by resolution determine and create such number and character of positions as are necessary properly to carry on the functions of the district and shall establish an appropriate salary, salary range, or wage for each position so created. The board may by resolution abolish any such position. Except as otherwise provided, appointments to such positions shall be made by the general manager.

article: 4. Powers and Duties of Directors


text: The board may from time to time contract for or employ any professional service required by the district or for the performance of work or services which cannot satisfactorily be performed by the regular employees of the district.

article: 4. Powers and Duties of Directors


text: The board shall have an annual audit made of all books and accounts of the district by a certified public accountant or public accountant.

article: 4. Powers and Duties of Directors


text: 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.

article: 4. Powers and Duties of Directors


text: 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.

article: 4. Powers and Duties of Directors


text: All legislative sessions of the board, whether regular or special, are open to the public.

article: 5. Meetings and Legislation

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text: A majority of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

article: 5. Meetings and Legislation


text:
(a) The board may, by ordinance or resolution, provide that each director shall be paid a sum that shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each calendar month that they serve as a director. The board may, by ordinance or resolution, provide for an adjustment to the monthly compensation based upon the percentage increase in the California Consumer Price Index, as calculated by the Department of Finance, for the previous calendar year. The adjustment shall not become effective until the first day of the new fiscal year following the adoption of the ordinance or resolution.

(b) The ordinance or resolution to authorize a monthly stipend pursuant to subdivision (a), in lieu of per-meeting compensation, shall include a requirement that a director may receive a monthly stipend for a given month only if the director attends all scheduled and noticed regular board meetings for that month. For those directors meeting this attendance requirement, the amount of one hundred dollars ($100) shall be deducted from the stipend for failure to attend each meeting of a committee on which the director serves that month. In any month that a director fails to meet these attendance requirements, that director may be compensated at the rate of one hundred dollars ($100) per board or committee meeting attended, not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) for that month.

(c) For the purpose of this section, a director who misses a scheduled and noticed meeting of the board or committee while attending to official district business pursuant to authorization shall be deemed to have attended the meeting.

(d) The ordinance or resolution may provide for not more than two excused absences during a calendar year without disqualifying the director for a monthly stipend.

(e) In addition to the compensation otherwise provided in this section, each director may be allowed necessary traveling and personal expenses incurred solely as a result of the performance of their duties, in amounts as may be authorized by the board. Reimbursement for these expenses is subject to Sections 53232.2 and 53232.3 of the Government Code.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 66, Sec. 9. (AB 1141) Effective January 1, 2026.)

article: 5. Meetings and Legislation


text: 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 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.

article: 5. Meetings and Legislation


text: All ordinances shall be published after passage.

article: 5. Meetings and Legislation


text:
The enacting clause of all ordinances shall be as follows:

“Be it enacted by the board of directors of________transit district:”

article: 5. Meetings and Legislation


text: All ordinances shall be signed by the president of the board or the vice president, and attested by the secretary.

article: 5. Meetings and Legislation


text: The board shall 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.

article: 6. Other Officers

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text: All other things being equal, the board shall appoint as general manager some person who has had experience in the construction or management of transit facilities.

article: 6. Other Officers


text: The general manager need not be a resident of this State at the time of his appointment.

article: 6. Other Officers


text: 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.

article: 6. Other Officers


text: Notwithstanding this article, until such time as the district has operated, controlled, or used facilities or parts of facilities for providing the inhabitants and cities within the boundaries of the district with transit services for a period of six months, the board may or may not appoint a general manager, who during such time holds office at the pleasure of the majority of the board.

article: 6. Other Officers


text: The board may appoint a secretary and a general counsel who shall hold office during the pleasure of the board.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 200, Sec. 7. (AB 784) Effective January 1, 2022.)

article: 6. Other Officers


text: The general counsel shall be admitted to practice law in the Supreme Court of the State, and shall have been actively engaged in the practice of law for not less than five years next preceding appointment pursuant to Section 24931.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 200, Sec. 8. (AB 784) Effective January 1, 2022.)

article: 6. Other Officers


text: The secretary, and such assistants as the board may determine, shall have the power to administer all oaths or affirmations required by this part, including the oath of office.

history: (History: Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 744.)

article: 6. Other Officers


text: The oath of office of all appointive officers 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 15 days after the commencement of his term of office. No other filing is required.

history: (History: Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)

article: 6. Other Officers


text: Each appointive officer shall devote their entire time to the district, meaning that the officer shall not engage in any other business or employment without prior approval from the board.

history: (History: Repealed and added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 200, Sec. 11. (AB 784) Effective January 1, 2022.)

article: 6. Other Officers


text:
Subject to the control of the board, the powers and duties of the general manager are:

(a) To have full charge of the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of the facilities of the district.

(b) To have full charge 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 labor provisions of this law, whichever are applicable.

(e) To attend all meetings of the board and submit a general report of the affairs of the district.

(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.

article: 6. Other Officers


text: The general manager shall within 180 days from the end of each fiscal year cause to be published a financial report showing the result of operations for the preceding fiscal year and the financial status of the district on the last day thereof. The publication shall be made in the manner provided in this division for the publication of ordinances and notices generally.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 200, Sec. 12. (AB 784) Effective January 1, 2022.)

article: 6. Other Officers


text: The general counsel shall take charge of all suits and other legal matters to which the district is a party or in which it is legally interested. The general counsel shall give their advice or opinion in writing whenever required by the board. The general counsel shall be the legal adviser of the general manager and other district officers and shall prepare or approve the forms of all ordinances, resolutions, contracts, bonds, and other legal documents connected with the business of the district. The general counsel shall perform other and additional services that the board may require.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 200, Sec. 13. (AB 784) Effective January 1, 2022.)

article: 6. Other Officers


text: The general manager shall 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. All warrants for the payment of demands against the district shall be paid in accordance with such rules as the board may establish.

article: 6. Other Officers


text: The general manager shall provide for the custody of the funds of the district and the keeping of accounts of all receipts and disbursements. Payments shall be made only upon warrants duly and regularly signed by the president or vice president of the board, or other person authorized by the board so to do, and by the general manager or secretary.

article: 6. Other Officers


text:
With the consent of the board, the general manager may:

(a) Authorize the trust department of any state or national bank in this State, 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 as a trust deposit with the trust department of any state or national bank in this State, or a trust company authorized to act as such in this State, any securities owned by the district.

The bank or trust company selected shall have a total paid-in capital of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000). The general manager shall take from the trust department or trust company a receipt for the securities, and neither the general manager nor the district is responsible for the custody and safe return of the securities until they are withdrawn from the trust department or trust company by the general manager. Any trust department or trust company to which securities are delivered, either as agent or depositary for the general manager, shall make such disposition of the securities as the general manager directs and is responsible only for strict compliance with written instructions given to it by the general manager. All such securities are at all times subject to the order of the general manager.

article: 6. Other Officers


text:
(a) If a majority of the employees employed by a transit district in a unit appropriate for collective bargaining indicate a desire to be represented by a labor organization, the transit board, after determining pursuant to Section 25052 that the labor organization represents the employees in the appropriate unit, shall bargain with the accredited representative of those employees. Both parties shall bargain in good faith and make all reasonable efforts to reach agreement on the terms of a written contract governing wages, salaries, hours, working conditions, and grievance procedures.

(1) If a dispute arises over the terms of a written contract governing wages, salaries, hours, or working conditions that is not resolved by negotiations conducted in good faith between the transit board and the representatives of the employees, then upon the agreement of both parties, the transit board and the representatives of the employees may submit the dispute to an arbitration board. The decision of a majority of the arbitration board shall be final.

(2) (A) The arbitration board shall be composed of two representatives of the transit board, two representatives of the labor organization, and a fifth member to be agreed upon by the representatives of the transit board and labor organization.

(B) If the representatives of the transit board and labor organization are unable to agree on the fifth member, then the names of five persons experienced in labor arbitration shall be obtained from the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service. The labor organization and the transit district shall, alternately, strike a name from the list supplied by the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service. The labor organization and the transit district shall determine by lot who shall first strike a name from the list. After the labor organization and the transit district have stricken four names, the name remaining shall be designated as the arbitrator.

(C) The transit board and the labor organization shall each pay one-half of the cost of the impartial arbitrator.

(b) A contract or agreement shall not be made with any labor organization, association, group, or individual that denies membership 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.

(c) 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.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 46, Sec. 120. (SB 1038) Effective June 27, 2012.)

chapter: 4. Labor Provisions

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text: 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 and may, by decision, establish the boundaries of any collective bargaining unit and provide for an election to determine the question of representation. Provided, however, 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.


text:
Whenever any district acquires existing facilities from a publicly or privately owned public utility, either in proceedings by eminent domain or otherwise, to the extent necessary for operation of facilities, all of the employees of such public utility whose duties pertain to the facilities acquired who have been employed by said utility for at least seventy-five (75) days shall be appointed to comparable positions in the district without examination and shall be governed thereafter by the personnel system adopted by the board, and these employees shall be given sick leave, seniority and vacation credits in accordance with the records of the acquired public utility.

The provisions of this section shall apply only to those officers or supervisory employees of the acquired utility as shall be designated by the board.


text: Whenever any district acquires existing facilities from a publicly or privately owned public utility, either in proceedings in eminent domain or otherwise, that has a pension plan in operation, members and beneficiaries of such pension plan shall continue to have the rights, privileges, benefits, obligations and status with respect to such established system; provided, however, that the outstanding obligations and liabilities of such public utility by reason of such pension plan have been considered and taken into account and allowance made for in the purchase price of such public utility.


text: The persons entitled to pension benefits as provided for in Section 25054 and the benefits which are provided shall be specified in the agreement or order by which any public utility is acquired by the district.


text: All persons receiving pension benefits from such acquired public utility and all persons entitled to pension benefits under any pension plan of such acquired public utility may become members or receive pensions under the retirement system established by the district as provided for in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 25301) of this part, or participated in by the district as provided for in Section 25305 of this part, by mutual agreement of such persons and the district. Such agreement may provide for the waiver of all rights, privileges, benefits and status, with respect to the pension plan of such acquired public utility.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 744.)


text:
Notwithstanding any provisions of the Government Code, the board may authorize payment of any or all of the premiums on any group life, accident and health insurance, health and welfare plan, or pension or retirement plan, on officers or employees of a district. Upon authorization by its employees, a district may make deductions from the wages and salaries of its employees:

(1) Pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement with a duly designated or certified labor organization for the payment of union dues, fees, or assessments.

(2) For the payment of contributions pursuant to any health and welfare, pension, or retirement plan.

(3) For any purpose for which deductions may be authorized by employees of any private employer.

history: (History: Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 116.)


text: The board may establish a retirement system for the officers and employees of the district and provide for the payment of annuities, pensions, retirement allowances, disability payments, and death benefits or any of them, provided that the adoption, terms and conditions of any retirement system covering employees of the district, a majority of who are represented by a labor organization in accordance with Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 25051) of this part, shall be pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement between such labor organization and the district.

chapter: 5. Retirement System

article: 1. Establishment

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text: The district may maintain its own retirement fund or may provide for benefits to eligible officers and employees, or their beneficiaries, by means of group insurance or other insurance, or by such means as in the opinion of the board will satisfactorily provide an adequate and sure method of meeting the payments contemplated by the retirement system.

article: 1. Establishment


text: Before establishing any retirement system the board shall secure a report from a qualified actuary, which shall show the cost of the benefits provided by the system, and the prospective assets and liabilities of the system.

article: 1. Establishment


text: The board may adopt all ordinances and resolutions and perform all acts necessary or convenient to the initiation, maintenance, and administration of the retirement system.

article: 1. Establishment


text: Nothing in this chapter prevents a district from participating in and making all or part of its employees members of the State Employees’ Retirement System by contract entered into between the district and the board of administration of the system under the State Employees’ Retirement Law or from participating in the Federal Social Security Act, or from participating in the retirement system of any other public agency for which it is eligible, and the district may perform all acts necessary or convenient for such participation. Such participation shall not be considered as establishing a retirement system subject to the provisions of this chapter.

article: 1. Establishment


text: The board may classify and determine the officers and employees who shall be included as members in the retirement system and may change the classification from time to time. Membership of all officers and employees so classified and included in the retirement system is compulsory. The retirement system shall not apply to elective officers.

article: 1. Establishment


text:
(a) The board may prescribe the terms and conditions upon which the officers and employees of the district or their beneficiaries shall be entitled to benefits and the amounts of the benefits.

(b) If a former employee is elected as a board member, the retirement system shall not apply to their service on the board.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 200, Sec. 14. (AB 784) Effective January 1, 2022.)

article: 2. Benefits and Contributions

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text: The retirement allowance may be predicated in part upon service rendered the district or any predecessor public utility, whether publicly or privately owned, acquired by the district in proceedings in eminent domain or otherwise, by a member prior to the establishment of the retirement system, which service is known as “prior service.”

article: 2. Benefits and Contributions


text: The board may require the district to contribute the entire cost of the retirement system or may require an officer or employee of the district, upon becoming a member of the retirement system, to contribute a portion of the cost, as permitted or required by law. The amount of the officer or employee contribution shall be determined by the board, as permitted or required by law.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 200, Sec. 15. (AB 784) Effective January 1, 2022.)

article: 2. Benefits and Contributions


text: All members of the retirement system shall contribute in the manner and amount fixed by the board and such contributions may be collected by deducting the amounts thereof from the salary, wages, or compensation due such members.

article: 2. Benefits and Contributions


text: Liabilities accruing under the retirement system because of benefits other than such as are the equivalent of contributions by the members, with accumulated interest, shall be met by contributions by the district. Prior service or other liabilities of the district may be met by annual appropriations instead of by one appropriation for the total of the liabilities; but until the present value of regular contributions for current service, together with assets then available, equals the present value of all allowances and benefits granted or to be granted under the system, the appropriation for any one year when added to any unused balance of any previous appropriations for such purpose shall not be less than the amount disbursed during that year on account of prior service or other liabilities of the district.

article: 2. Benefits and Contributions


text: If any member withdraws from the retirement system prior to retirement the total amount contributed by him with such interest as may be credited thereto shall be returned to him; provided, however, that the board may prescribe the terms and conditions upon which a member, whose district service is terminated except by death or retirement, may elect to leave his contributions and interest thereon in the retirement fund, and the terms and conditions upon which a retirement allowance may be made to him after such termination.

article: 2. Benefits and Contributions


text: All money received by any person as an annuity, pension, retirement allowance, disability payment, or death benefit from the retirement system, and all contributions and interest thereon returned to any member of the retirement system, whether in the actual possession of such person or deposited, loaned, or invested by him, is unassignable, and is exempt from execution or any other process except to the extent permitted by Section 704.110 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 497, Sec. 165. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 185 of Ch. 497.)

article: 2. Benefits and Contributions


text: The board, upon establishing a retirement system pursuant to this chapter, shall create a retirement board of not more than five members, at least two members of which shall be the elected representatives of the employees, to administer the retirement system, and shall define its powers and duties and the tenure of the members.

article: 3. Retirement Board

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text: All members of the retirement board shall serve without pay.

article: 3. Retirement Board


text: The retirement board shall determine the eligibility of officers, employees, and their dependents to participation in the system and shall be the sole authority and judge under such ordinances as may be adopted by the board as to the conditions under which persons may be admitted to and continue to receive benefits of any sort under the retirement system, and may modify allowances for service and disability. The determination of the retirement board shall be final and conclusive and shall not be modified or set aside except for fraud or abuse of discretion.

article: 3. Retirement Board


text: If the district maintains its own retirement fund, the retirement board shall have exclusive control of the administration, investment, and disbursement of the retirement fund. The retirement fund is a trust fund held for the exclusive purposes of providing benefits to members of the retirement system and their survivors and beneficiaries. Investment of the fund is subject to the care, skill, prudence, and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing that a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiar with these matters would use in the conduct of an enterprise of a like character and with like aims.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 283, Sec. 1. Effective July 17, 1990.)

article: 3. Retirement Board


text: At least once in each four-year period after the establishment of the retirement system the board shall cause to be made an actuarial valuation of the assets and liabilities of the retirement fund, and upon the basis of such investigation and valuation shall make such revision or change of the rates of contribution, the periods and conditions of service, and amounts of retirement allowances as may be necessary.

article: 4. Investigation and Penalties

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text: Except as herein provided, no member of the board or of the retirement board, nor any member of the retirement system or employee of the district, shall have any interest direct or indirect in the making of any investment or in the gains or profits accruing therefrom, and no such person, directly or indirectly, for himself or as an agent or partner of others, shall borrow any of its funds, nor shall any such person in any manner use the same except to make such current and necessary payments as are authorized by the retirement board, nor shall such a person become an endorser or surety as to, or in any manner an obligor for investments of the retirement fund.

article: 4. Investigation and Penalties


text: A district has perpetual succession and may adopt a seal and alter it at pleasure.

chapter: 6. Powers and Functions of District

article: 1. Corporate Power

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text: A 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.

article: 1. Corporate Power


text: A district may exercise the right of eminent domain to take any property necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers granted in this division. 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, railways, mains, pipes, conduits, wires, cables or poles of any public utility which is required to be moved to a new location.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1176.)

article: 1. Corporate Power


text: A 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 division.

article: 2. Contracts

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text: Neither the general manager nor any director 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. Any violation of this provision is a misdemeanor, and conviction shall work a forfeiture of office. This section has no application to contracts awarded to corporations in which such officer owns less than 1 percent of the entire capital stock.

article: 2. Contracts


text: A 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.

article: 4. Property

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text: Whenever the board by resolution determines that any record, map, book, or paper in the possession of the district or any officer or employee thereof is of no further value to the district, the board may authorize its sale, destruction, or other disposition.

article: 4. Property


text: A district may acquire, construct, own, operate, control or use rights of way, rail lines, bus lines, 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 and vehicles thereto, and may acquire any interest in or rights to the joint use of any or all of the foregoing; provided, that 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, Chapter 3, Division 1 of the Streets and Highways Code.

article: 5. Transit Facilities and Service

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text: A 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 cooperate with and accept cooperation from the state, or any department, instrumentality, or agency thereof, or any public agency of the state in the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of, and in financing the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of, any such transit facilities.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 78.)

article: 5. Transit Facilities and Service


text: A district shall not interfere with or exercise any control over any transit facilities now or hereafter owned and operated wholly or partly within the district by any city or public agency, unless by consent of such city or public agency and upon such terms as are mutually agreed upon between the board and such city or public agency.

article: 5. Transit Facilities and Service


text: A 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.

article: 5. Transit Facilities and Service


text: A 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. The district shall with respect to the operation of any rail facilities maintain the area of the street or public highway between such rails and for two feet on either side thereof and shall upon removal of such rails restore any such street or public highway to a like condition as the surrounding street or highway area, all in accordance with local ordinances. The district shall not use any street or public highway in a manner to unnecessarily impair its usefulness. The district shall upon acquiring by condemnation or otherwise the facilities of a private transit company assume any and all obligations of such private company to maintain, repair or replace any street, public highway or part thereof.

article: 5. Transit Facilities and Service


text: A 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.

article: 5. Transit Facilities and Service


text: The rates and charges for service furnished pursuant to this part shall be fixed by the board and shall be reasonable.

article: 5. Transit Facilities and Service


text: The board of supervisors of a county or a city and county, or the city council of a municipality having territory located within the district may file a request for a hearing before the district board as to the reasonableness of any rates or charges fixed by the district and as to any proposal for fixing the location of facilities by the district. The request shall be in writing and shall state the subject matter on which a hearing is desired.

article: 5. Transit Facilities and Service


text: Upon the filing of a request for hearing as provided in Section 25808 the district board shall fix the time and place for hearing. The time fixed shall not be less than 15 days nor more than 60 days from the date such request is filed. Notice of such hearing shall be given to the county or city requesting such hearing and shall be published by the board.

article: 5. Transit Facilities and Service


text: At the time fixed for any hearing before the board any board of supervisors or city council eligible to file a request for hearing, not a party to the original request for hearing, may intervene and shall be entitled to be heard and to introduce evidence.

article: 5. Transit Facilities and Service


text: The district, petitioner or petitioners, and the intervenors shall have the right to call and examine witnesses; to introduce exhibits; to cross-examine opposing witnesses on any matter relevant to the issues even though that matter was not covered in direct examination; and to rebut evidence introduced by other parties.

article: 5. Transit Facilities and Service


text: Oral evidence shall be taken only on oath or affirmation. The hearing need not be conducted according to technical rules relating to evidence and witnesses. Any relevant evidence shall be admitted if it is the sort of evidence on which responsible persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious business affairs, regardless of the existence of any common law or statutory rule which might make improper the admission of such evidence over objection in a civil action. Hearsay evidence may be used for the purpose of supplementing or explaining any direct evidence but shall not be sufficient in itself to support a finding unless it would be admissible over objection in a civil action.

article: 5. Transit Facilities and Service


text: The general counsel for the district shall be present at the hearing and shall advise the board on matters of law, and shall render other assistance that may be requested by the board.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 200, Sec. 16. (AB 784) Effective January 1, 2022.)

article: 5. Transit Facilities and Service


text: A complete record of all proceedings and testimony before the board at such hearing shall be taken down by a reporter appointed by the board. In case an action is brought to review any decision of the board, a transcript of such testimony, together with all exhibits or copies thereof introduced, together with the written request for hearing and other proceedings in the cause shall constitute the record on review; provided, however, that the board and other parties may stipulate in writing that a specified portion of the evidence be certified to the court for judgment and in such case the portion of the evidence specified and the stipulation specifying such evidence shall be the record on review.

article: 5. Transit Facilities and Service


text: Within 30 days after submission of the case the board shall render its decision in writing together with written findings of fact. Copies of the findings and decision shall be sent forthwith to the petitioners and intervenors by registered mail, postage prepaid.

article: 5. Transit Facilities and Service


text: Within 40 days after the mailing of the decision to the petitioner, the petitioner may apply for a writ of mandate in the manner provided in the Code of Civil Procedure. The complete record of the proceedings, or such parts thereof as are designated by the petitioner, shall be prepared by the district and shall be delivered to the petitioner within 30 days after a request therefor, upon payment of the expense of preparation and certification thereof.

article: 5. Transit Facilities and Service


text: A district may borrow money and incur indebtedness, and may issue bonds or other evidences of indebtedness. No indebtedness shall be incurred exceeding the ordinary annual income and revenue of the district without the approval of a two-thirds vote of the voters voting on the proposition to incur such indebtedness; except that a further vote of the voters is not required for any indebtedness incurred within the purposes and not exceeding the available amount of any previously authorized bond issue, and as to such indebtedness the proceeds of any of the bonds unexpended in the treasury of the district, or the par value of any of the bonds which are unsold shall be deemed a part of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the district.

article: 6. Indebtedness

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text: A district may borrow money for the purpose of defraying the expenses of a district lawfully incurred after the commencement of the fiscal year, but prior to the time moneys from the tax levy for the fiscal year are received by a district, in a sum which shall not exceed five cents ($0.05) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed valuation of taxable property in a district at the time the moneys are borrowed, and may evidence such borrowing by notes bearing interest at a rate not to exceed six (6) percent per annum. The notes shall be payable from the tax levy from the then current fiscal year, which levy shall contain a sum sufficient to provide for the payment of the notes and the interest thereon. The form of said notes and the proceedings relating to their issuance and sale, will be governed by the applicable provisions contained in Article 7 (commencing at Section 53820) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code. The maturity of said notes shall not exceed two (2) years.

article: 6. Indebtedness


text: No district shall incur an indebtedness for public works which in the aggregate exceeds 20 percent of the assessed value of all the real and personal property within the district.

article: 6. Indebtedness


text: Indebtedness which has been incurred for the acquisition, construction, and operation of transit facilities, where the revenue from the transit facilities for three years or more next preceding has been sufficient to pay the interest and principal due on any bonds issued for its construction or acquisition, in addition to the cost of operation and maintenance, shall not be counted and included in ascertaining the limit of indebtedness.

article: 6. Indebtedness


text: A district may accept, without limitation by any other provisions of this division 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. A 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.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 433.)

article: 6. Indebtedness


text: The district may purchase equipment such as cars, trolley buses and motorbuses, and rolling equipment, and may execute agreements, leases and equipment trust certificates in the forms customarily used by private corporations engaged in the transit business appropriate to effect the purchase and leasing of rolling equipment and may dispose of the equipment trust certificates upon the terms and conditions as the board may deem appropriate. All money required to be paid by the district pursuant to the agreements, leases and equipment trust certificates provided for in this section shall be payable solely from the revenue or income to be derived from the transit facilities and from grants and loans as provided in Section 25844. Payment for equipment, or the rental of equipment, may be made in installments, and the deferred installments may be evidenced by equipment trust certificates payable solely from revenue or income as provided in this section, and title to the equipment shall not vest in the district until the equipment trust certificates are paid.

article: 6. Indebtedness


text: The agreement to purchase or lease may direct the vendor or lessor to sell and assign or lease the rolling equipment to a bank or trust company, duly authorized to transact business in the State of California, as trustee, for the benefit and security of the equipment trust certificates and may direct the trustee to deliver the rolling equipment to one or more designated officers of the district and may authorize the district to simultaneously execute and deliver an installment purchase agreement or a lease of the equipment to the district.

article: 6. Indebtedness


text: The agreements and leases shall be duly acknowledged before a person authorized by law to take acknowledgments of deeds and in the form required for acknowledgment of deeds. The agreements, leases, and equipment trust certificates shall be authorized by resolution of the district and shall contain such covenants, conditions and provisions as may be deemed necessary or appropriate to insure the payment of the equipment trust certificates from the revenue or income to be derived from the transit system.

article: 6. Indebtedness


text: The covenants, conditions and provisions of the agreements, leases, and equipment trust certificates shall not conflict with any of the provisions of any trust agreement securing the payment of bonds, notes or certificates of the district.

article: 6. Indebtedness


text: An executed copy of each agreement or lease shall be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State, who will be entitled to receive one dollar ($1) for each copy filed with him and which filing shall constitute notice to any subsequent judgment creditor or any subsequent purchaser. Each vehicle so purchased or leased shall have the name of the owner or lessor plainly marked on both sides thereof, followed by the appropriate words, “owner and lessor” or “owner and vendor,” as the case may be.

article: 6. Indebtedness


text:
A district may invest any surplus money in its treasury, including money in any sinking fund, in any of the following:

(a) Its own bonds.

(b) Treasury notes, certificates of indebtedness, bills, bonds of the United States, or any other evidence of indebtedness secured by the full faith and credit of the United States.

(c) Obligations issued pursuant to the Federal Home Loan Bank Act or the National Housing Act.

(d) Treasury notes or bonds of this state, or of any public corporation, municipal corporation, public district, or political subdivision within this state which are legal as security for the deposit of public funds.

(e) In any investment or deposit in which a city, county, or local public agency may place its funds pursuant to law.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 415.)

article: 7. Investments

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text: Such investment may be made by direct purchase of any issue of such bonds, treasury notes, or obligations, or part thereof, at the original sale or by the subsequent purchase of the bonds, treasury notes, or obligations.

article: 7. Investments


text: Any bonds, treasury notes, or obligations purchased and held as investments by the district may from time to time be sold and the proceeds reinvested in bonds, treasury notes, or obligations as provided in this article.

article: 7. Investments


text: Sales of any bonds, treasury notes, or obligations purchased and held by the district shall from time to time be made in season so that the proceeds may be applied to the purposes for which the money with which the bonds, treasury notes, or obligations were originally purchased was placed in the treasury of the district.

article: 7. Investments


text: A district may levy, and collect or cause to be collected, taxes for any lawful purpose.

article: 8. Taxation

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text: If, in the opinion of the board, the 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.

article: 8. Taxation


text:
(a) The district board may impose a special tax pursuant to Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 50075) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code. The special taxes shall be applied uniformly to all taxpayers or all real property within the district, or any portion of the district that is coterminous with the boundaries of a city or the boundaries of contiguous cities, including any properties added to the district, except that unimproved property may be taxed at a lower rate than improved property.

(b) The proceeds of the special taxes shall be used to provide, within the area taxed, for the operation, maintenance, or acquisition of any public improvement or utility for transportation purposes.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 433, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1998.)

article: 8. Taxation


text: The board shall, at the time of fixing the general tax levy and in the manner provided for the general tax levy, 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.

history: (History: Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)

article: 8. Taxation


text: The taxes required to be levied and collected on account of interest, principal, and sinking fund of district bonds shall be in addition to all other taxes levied for district purposes, and shall be collected at the time and in the same manner as other district taxes are collected, and be used for no other purpose than the payment of the bonds and accruing interest.

article: 8. Taxation


text: 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.

article: 8. Taxation


text: The board may elect to avail itself of the assessments made by the assessors of the counties in which the district is situated, and of the assessments made by the State Board of Equalization for those counties, and may take such assessments as the basis for district taxation and have its taxes collected by the county officials if the board declares its election so to do by resolution or ordinance and files a certified copy of the resolution or ordinance on or before the first day of August with the auditors of the counties in which the district is situated. Thereafter, each year and until otherwise provided by the board, all assessments shall be made for the district by the State Board of Equalization and the county assessors, and all taxes shall be collected for the district by the tax collectors, of the counties in which the district is situated.

article: 8. Taxation


text: 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 25896 as equalized.

article: 8. Taxation


text: In case the board elects to avail itself of the assessments referred to in Section 25896 it shall, on or before the first weekday in September, or if such weekday falls upon a holiday then on the first business day thereafter, fix the rate of taxes, designating the number of cents upon each hundred dollars, using as a basis the value of property transmitted to the board by the county auditors, 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.

article: 8. Taxation


text: The board shall immediately after fixing the rate of taxes as above provided transmit to the county auditors of the counties in which the district is situated a statement of the rate of taxes fixed by the board.

article: 8. Taxation


text: 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. The district may adopt the alternative procedure of tax collection and apportionment established by Chapter 3, Part 8, Division 1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code and any amendments thereof; provided, however, that the district may thereafter abandon said alternative procedure at the end of any fiscal year of the district.

article: 8. Taxation


text: Whenever any real property situate in any district which has availed itself of the provisions of Section 25896 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 treasurers receiving it in the proportion which the tax due to the district bears to the total tax for which the property was sold.

article: 8. Taxation


text: The compensation to be charged by and paid to any county for the performance of services under this article shall be fixed by agreement between the board of supervisors of the county and the board. The compensation shall in no event exceed one-half of 1 percent of all money collected for the district. The compensation collected by the county shall be placed to the credit of the county salary fund.

article: 8. Taxation


text: All taxes levied under this part are a lien on the property on which they are levied. Unless the board has by ordinance otherwise provided, 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.

article: 8. Taxation


text: Whenever one or more special transit service districts are created and established pursuant to Chapter 10.5 (commencing at Section 27401), taxes in excess of one cent ($0.01) per one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed valuation shall not thereafter be levied against any property not within the boundaries of a special transit service district, excepting, however, taxes sufficient to pay the principal or interest or both on any bonded indebtedness theretofore or thereafter incurred by a district as a whole. The creation of a special transit service district does not invalidate, in any manner, any taxes or assessments previously levied or assessed against any property of the district, either within or without the boundaries of a special transit service district.

article: 8. Taxation


text: All claims for money or damages against the district are governed by Part 3 (commencing with Section 900) and Part 4 (commencing with Section 940) of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code except as provided therein, or by other statutes or regulations expressly applicable thereto.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1715.)

article: 9. Claims

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text: A 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.

chapter: 7. Bonds

article: 1. Issuance

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text: 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.

article: 1. Issuance


text: In lieu of a resolution passed by the board, proceedings for the issuance of bonds for the purposes provided in this chapter may be initiated by petition of the voters of the district.

article: 1. Issuance


text: Whenever any petition signed by voters within the district equal in number to at least 15 percent of the total vote cast is presented to the board asking for the acquisition, construction, or completion of 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, and also asking that a bonded indebtedness be incurred to pay for the cost thereof, the secretary of the district shall immediately examine and verify the signatures of the petition and certify the result of the examination to the board.

article: 1. Issuance


text: If the required number of signatures is found to be genuine, the secretary shall transmit to the board an authentic copy of the petition without the signatures.

article: 1. Issuance


text: Upon receiving a petition with the certificate of the secretary stating that it contains the required number of signatures, the board shall formulate for submission to the voters of the district at a special bond election called for that purpose the proposition of incurring a bonded indebtedness for the purposes set forth in the petition. In its discretion the board may defer the calling of the election until the next general election to be held in the district in order to consolidate them.

article: 1. Issuance


text: 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.

article: 1. Issuance


text: Propositions for incurring indebtedness for more than one object or purpose may be submitted at the same election.

article: 1. Issuance