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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Ch. 4Art. 1§ 29708 County Employee Claim Restrictions

§ 29708 County Employee Claim Restrictions

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§ 29708 County Employee Claim Restrictions

Key Takeaways

  • •County workers can't ask for money or special favors from the county for themselves, unless it's part of their job.
  • •They also can't help someone else get money or special favors from the county, unless it's their official duty.
  • •This rule is to stop people from using their job to get unfair benefits.

Example

A county worker helps their friend get extra money from the county for a project.

This is not allowed unless helping friends is part of their job. They can get in trouble for doing this.

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

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§ 29708 County Employee Claim Restrictions

Except for his own service, no county officer or employee may present any claim for allowance against the county. No county officer or employee may in any way, except in the discharge of his official duty, advocate the relief asked in a claim made by any other person. (Added by renumbering Section 29718 by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1725.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

allowanceclaimdutyportemployee

Related Statutes

  • § 29705 Claim And Warrant Forms
  • § 17562 State Mandate Cost Reporting
  • § 26908.5 Auditor Records Public Access
  • § 29703 Claim Processing And Endorsement
  • § 29707 County Board Member Claims

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 29708.
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