§ 6836 Board Member Expense Reimbursement

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

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This law says board members work for free, but they can get their travel costs paid back.

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•Board members do not receive a salary or any other pay.
•They can be reimbursed for travel costs that are needed for their board duties.
•The rule applies to any travel that is necessary for doing board business.

Example

A board member drives to a meeting in another city.

The member doesn't get a paycheck, but the money spent on gas and mileage can be reimbursed because the law allows travel expenses.

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§ 6836 Board Member Expense Reimbursement

The members of the board shall serve without salary or compensation, but are entitled to necessary traveling expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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board salary compensation traveling expenses duties

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 6836.

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