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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8General ProvisionsCh. 2Art. 2§ 6860 District Board Ordinance Powers

§ 6860 District Board Ordinance Powers

Harbors and Navigation Code·California
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§ 6860 District Board Ordinance Powers

This law says a district’s board makes rules by a majority vote, must print those rules in a local newspaper at least five days before they become final, and any lease or franchise longer than ten years must be approved by such a rule.

Key Takeaways

  • •Board decisions need a majority vote.
  • •All new rules (ordinances) must be printed in a local newspaper at least five days before they are final.
  • •Any franchise or lease over 10 years must be approved by an ordinance.

Example

A water district wants to give a private company a 15‑year lease to run a pipe.

The board has to vote and pass an ordinance, publish the ordinance in a local newspaper at least five days before it’s final, and because the lease is longer than ten years the ordinance is required for it to be valid.

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

Official Source
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§ 6860 District Board Ordinance Powers

The powers of a district established pursuant to this part shall be exercised by the board, by ordinance or resolution passed by a majority vote of the board. All ordinances shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation, printed or published in one of the counties in which the district is situated, at least five days before final passage. All franchises and leases for a period of more than 10 years, to be valid, shall be authorized by ordinance. (Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 280.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

districtboardordinanceresolutionmajority votefranchisesleases

Related Statutes

  • § 6270 District Board Powers
  • § 6063 Board Meeting Requirements
  • § 6061 District Employee Compensation
  • § 6106 Bond Issuance Procedures
  • § 6346 Bond Issuance Procedures

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 6860.
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