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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 3Art. 5§ 8689 Contract Approval Requirement

§ 8689 Contract Approval Requirement

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§ 8689 Contract Approval Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •The department can't start any work without a contract.
  • •The board must say 'yes' to the contract before it can start.
  • •If the board doesn't approve, the contract isn't valid.

Example

The department wants to fix a road and hires a company to do the work.

Before the company can start fixing the road, the board must agree to the contract. If the board doesn't agree, the company can't start working.

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

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§ 8689 Contract Approval Requirement

Any contract let by the department for any work under this article shall be approved by the board before becoming effective. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

contractdepartmentboardapprovedeffective

Related Statutes

  • § 8686 Project Plan Approval Process
  • § 8693 Department Board Advisory Role
  • § 8694 Board Reimbursement For Expenses
  • § 8697 Board Engineering Records Deposit
  • § 8698 Board Department Cooperation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8689.
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