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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 2Art. 3§ 8585 Oaths And Affidavits Authority

§ 8585 Oaths And Affidavits Authority

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§ 8585 Oaths And Affidavits Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •Certain important people in the drainage district can make you promise to tell the truth.
  • •They can also write down your sworn statements if it's about something the board cares about.
  • •This is only for things that involve the board or the drainage district.

Example

If you see someone dumping trash in the drainage canal and the board wants to know what happened.

The president or another leader of the board can ask you to swear to tell the truth about what you saw, and then write it down officially.

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

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§ 8585 Oaths And Affidavits Authority

The president, any member of the board, the secretary, assistant secretary, general manager and chief engineer may administer oaths and take and certify affidavits relating to any matter pending before the board, or in which the board or the drainage district is interested. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

administer oathscertify affidavitsboarddrainage district

Related Statutes

  • § 1270.5 Water Funding Application Transparency
  • § 177 Board Member Appointment Terms
  • § 179.6 Board Conference Authority
  • § 179.7 State Federal Cooperation Authority
  • § 182 Board Chairperson Designation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8585.
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