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DIVISION 19. LEVEE DISTRICTS [70000 - 70272]

  ( Division 19 added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 370. )

PART 1. LEVEE DISTRICT LAW OF 1959 [70000 - 70272]

  ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 370. )

CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization [70070 - 70093]

  ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 370. )

ARTICLE 2. Other Officers and Employees [70090 - 70093]
  ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 370. )

70090.
  

The treasurer of the county in which a district is located shall be the treasurer of the district. The tax collector of the county in which a district is located shall be the tax collector of the district. The auditor of the county in which a district is located shall be the auditor of the district. The assessor of the county in which a district is located shall be the assessor of the district.

(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 370.)

70091.
  

The treasurer, tax collector, auditor, and assessor shall each enter into a bond to the district in an amount to be determined by the board of directors for the faithful performance of their official duties and they shall be filed with the board of directors. The premiums for the surety bonds required from the treasurer, tax collector, auditor and assessor shall be paid by the district.

(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 370.)

70092.
  

The directors may appoint a district engineer. The construction or repair of any levees or associated works shall be under the direction, and to the satisfaction, of the engineer of the district and shall be subject to the approval of the board.

(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 370.)

70093.
  

The directors shall have the power to employ an attorney or attorneys for the purpose of advising them or advising other officers of the district and to prosecute or defend actions brought by or against the district, or any of its officers relative to district matters.

(Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 370.)

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