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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 12Pt. 2.7Ch. 4§ 13854 District Treasurer Appointment Rules

§ 13854 District Treasurer Appointment Rules

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§ 13854 District Treasurer Appointment Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •The county treasurer usually handles the district's money for free.
  • •The district can choose its own treasurer and decide their pay and duties.
  • •If the district picks its own treasurer, that person must have a bond (like insurance) of at least $100,000 or 10% of the district's last budget, whichever is bigger.
  • •The district pays for this bond.

Example

A school district wants to hire its own treasurer instead of using the county treasurer.

The school district can do this by passing a rule. They decide what the treasurer does and how much they get paid. The treasurer must also have a bond, like insurance, to make sure they do their job right. The school district pays for this bond.

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§ 13854 District Treasurer Appointment Rules

(a)  Except as provided in subdivision (b), the county treasurer of the principal county shall act as the district treasurer and shall receive no compensation for the receipt and disbursement of money of the district. (b)  The district board may adopt a resolution appointing a district treasurer other than the county treasurer and defining the duties and compensation of the office. The district treasurer, or any other person authorized by the district board, shall draw checks or warrants to pay any demands which have been audited and approved in the manner prescribed by the district board. (c)  If the district board adopts the resolution provided by subdivision (b), the district treasurer and any other person designated by the district board shall give bonds to the district conditioned for the faithful performance of their duties. The amount of each bond shall be at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or 10 percent of the total amount of the district’s final budget for the preceding fiscal year, whichever is greater. The district board shall pay the premiums on the bonds. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1013, Sec. 11.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

resolutioninsuranceperformancepremiumfinecompensationdisbursement

Related Statutes

  • § 51650 Borrower Loan Insurance Qualifications
  • § 100825 Environmental Lab Accreditation
  • § 32308 Hospital District Bond Limits
  • § 33334.2 Affordable Housing Tax Allocation
  • § 33417.5 Relocation Appeals Board Duties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13854.
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