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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 21Pt. 3Ch. 2.5Art. 3§ 62543 Board Consultant Contracts

§ 62543 Board Consultant Contracts

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§ 62543 Board Consultant Contracts

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can hire outside experts like accountants or consultants if they need help.
  • •They need permission from the secretary before making the deal.
  • •This is only for things the board thinks are really needed.

Example

A school board wants to hire an accounting firm to check their money records.

The board can do this, but they must first get the secretary's okay. If the secretary says yes, they can sign a contract with the firm.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 62543 Board Consultant Contracts

The board may, by contract, with the approval of the secretary, engage the services of an accounting firm or other consultants or agencies that the board determines to be necessary. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 304, Sec. 16. (AB 590) Effective January 1, 2020.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

contractsecretarythe board

Related Statutes

  • § 62542 Fund Administration Advisory Board
  • § 62540 Milk Producers Security Board
  • § 62541 Board Member Compensation Rules
  • § 62580 Milk Producer Handler Contracts
  • § 62582 Handler Payment Default Notice

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 62543.
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