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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 3Ch. 5Art. 1§ 27005 County Fund Disbursement Rules

§ 27005 County Fund Disbursement Rules

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§ 27005 County Fund Disbursement Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •The county treasurer can only spend county money in specific ways.
  • •They can use checks, electronic transfers, or special county orders to pay for things.
  • •They can also use the money to make legal investments, like putting money in a safe bank account to grow.

Example

The county needs to pay for new school books.

The treasurer can't just hand out cash. They have to write a check or send the money electronically to the bookstore. They can't use the money to buy something not approved by the county.

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

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§ 27005 County Fund Disbursement Rules

The treasurer shall disburse the county money and all other money placed in his or her custody by official authority only on county warrants, checks, or electronic fund transfers issued by the county auditor, except for the making of legal investments. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 939, Sec. 8. Effective September 28, 1994. Operative January 1, 1995, by Sec. 29 of Ch. 939.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

custodyeffective septemberoperative januaryexceptionauthority

Related Statutes

  • § 29851 Replacing Lost Or Destroyed Warrants
  • § 23705 Charter Commission Election Process
  • § 25350.60 County Property Acquisition Authority
  • § 27000.1 County Investment Authority Delegation
  • § 56825 Commission Powers And Duties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 27005.
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