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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 3Ch. 4Art. 3§ 31959 Board Secretary Appointment

§ 31959 Board Secretary Appointment

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§ 31959 Board Secretary Appointment

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can hire a secretary to help with their work.
  • •The board can use money from their fund to pay for things they need, like the secretary's salary and printing papers.
  • •This rule was added a long time ago, in 1947.

Example

Imagine your school's student council needs help organizing their meetings and printing flyers for events.

The student council can hire a classmate as their secretary and use their budget to pay for the secretary's time and the cost of printing flyers.

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

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§ 31959 Board Secretary Appointment

The board may appoint a secretary and provide for the payment from the fund of all its necessary expenses, including secretary hire and printing. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

secretarysalarythe board

Related Statutes

  • § 31956 Board Meeting Requirements
  • § 31963 Actuarial Valuation And Adjustments
  • § 32264 Board Secretary Appointment
  • § 23688 County Seat Selection Notice
  • § 31954 Board Member Compensation Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 31959.
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