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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 7Ch. 2Art. 1§ 4042 Commissioner Oath And Bond

§ 4042 Commissioner Oath And Bond

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§ 4042 Commissioner Oath And Bond

This law says that new commissioners must take an oath and file a bond within 20 days of being appointed. They also need to hold a meeting to choose a leader once most of them are ready.

Key Takeaways

  • •New commissioners have 20 days to take an oath and file a bond.
  • •The bond amount is decided by the local government and must be approved by a court.
  • •Once most commissioners are ready, they meet to choose a leader.

Example

Imagine someone is chosen to be a new city commissioner.

They have 20 days to promise to do their job honestly (take an oath) and provide a kind of insurance (a bond) to protect the city. Once most of the new commissioners are ready, they meet to pick a leader for their group.

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

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§ 4042 Commissioner Oath And Bond

(a) Each commissioner shall, within 20 days after receiving notice of appointment, qualify by taking and subscribing the constitutional oath of office, and by executing and filing with the clerk of the county in which the commissioner is appointed, a bond in a sum to be fixed by the board of supervisors, which bond, when approved by the superior court of the county, shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder, as other official bonds are recorded, at any time subsequent to 20 days after the appointment. (b) The commissioners, or a majority of them having qualified, shall meet at a convenient place in the county and organize by electing a chairperson. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 149, Sec. 65. Effective January 1, 2004.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

commissionerconstitutional oath of officebondchairperson

Related Statutes

  • § 6056 Commissioner Bond Requirements
  • § 6054.3 Commissioner Vacancy Appointment Process
  • § 6240.5 Santa Cruz Port Commissioners
  • § 6241.1 Ventura Port Commission Governance
  • § 6242 Filling Board Vacancies

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 4042.
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