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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 14Ch. 4Art. 5§ 102180 General Manager Powers

§ 102180 General Manager Powers

Public Utilities Code·California
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§ 102180 General Manager Powers

This law explains who the general manager is and the main jobs they have, like running the district, making the budget, and reporting to the board.

Key Takeaways

  • •The manager runs the district's day-to-day work.
  • •The manager makes and watches the yearly budget.
  • •The manager must give the board a yearly report on finances and activities.

Example

A city bus district needs to decide which new buses to buy and how to pay for them.

The general manager decides which buses to purchase, hires the drivers, creates the yearly budget, and then writes a report to the board showing how the buses are doing.

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

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§ 102180 General Manager Powers

The power and duties of the general manager are: (a) To head the administrative branch of the district and to be responsible to the board for the proper administration of all affairs of the district. (b) To appoint, supervise, suspend, or remove district employees other than members of the board and officers appointed by the board. (c) To supervise and direct the preparation of the annual budget for the board and be responsible for its administration after its adoption. (d) To formulate and present to the board plans for transit facilities within the district and the means to finance them. (e) To supervise the planning, acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of the transit facilities of the district. (f) To attend all meetings of the board and act as the secretary to the board. (g) To prepare and submit to the board, as soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year, a complete report of the finances and administrative activities of the district for the preceding year. (h) To perform such other and additional duties as the board may require. (Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 189.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 100100 General Manager Powers
  • § 105052 General Manager Powers
  • § 50105 District Manager Powers
  • § 90271 District Manager Powers
  • § 95530 District Manager Powers

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 102180.
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