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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 6.6§ 54780 County Bond Security Trustees

§ 54780 County Bond Security Trustees

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§ 54780 County Bond Security Trustees

Key Takeaways

  • •Counties can borrow money by selling bonds, which are like IOUs, to pay for big projects.
  • •The county must make a deal with a bank or trust company to keep the bond money safe and make sure the county pays it back.
  • •The deal can say how the county will use tax money to pay back the bonds.
  • •If a bank holds the bond money, it might have to promise to protect it, like putting it in a safe place.

Example

A county wants to build a new school but doesn't have enough money right now.

The county can sell bonds to get the money now and promise to pay it back later with tax money. They make a deal with a bank to hold the money and make sure everything is paid back correctly.

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

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§ 54780 County Bond Security Trustees

Any bonds issued under this chapter may be secured by an indenture between the county and a corporate trustee or trustees, which may include any trust company or bank having the power of a trust company within or without the State of California. (a) The indenture or the resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds may pledge or assign the tax revenues to be received. The indenture or resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds may contain provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including provisions specifically authorized to be included in any resolution or resolutions of the county authorizing bonds. (b) Any bank or trust company doing business under the laws of the State of California, which may act as a depository of the proceeds of bonds or of tax revenues or other moneys, shall furnish indemnifying bonds or pledge securities when required by the county. (c) The indenture may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustee or trustees, and may restrict the individual right of action of bondholders. In addition, any indenture or resolution may contain other provisions the county determines to be reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. Effective July 21, 1994.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

resolutionagreementindenturesecuritiessecurityissuanceeffective julyviolation

Related Statutes

  • § 54774 County Bond Definitions
  • § 54777 County Bond Issuance Rules
  • § 54778 Bond Issuance Contract Terms
  • § 54782 County Bond Investment Authority
  • § 54552 Bond Revenue Fiscal Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 54780.
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