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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 5Ch. 5§ 57411 Surplus Fund Distribution Rules

§ 57411 Surplus Fund Distribution Rules

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§ 57411 Surplus Fund Distribution Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •If there's extra money left in a special fund after paying debts, the local leaders can decide what to do with it.
  • •The extra money can be given to schools, community colleges, or other local areas that were part of an old city.
  • •The money can also be used to fix or improve streets in the same area.

Example

A small town had a special fund for emergencies. After paying off all its debts, there was $100,000 left.

The town leaders can choose to give this extra money to local schools, a nearby community college, or use it to repair potholes and streets in the town.

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

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§ 57411 Surplus Fund Distribution Rules

Any surplus remaining in the special fund after the payment of any debts shall be, at the discretion of the board of supervisors, transferred to the school districts, community college districts, or districts included in the former city or used for the improvement of streets within the territory of the former city. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 541, Sec. 3. Effective September 9, 1985. Operative January 1, 1986, by Sec. 5 of Ch. 541.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

schoolcommunityeffective septemberoperative januarydiscretionimprovement

Related Statutes

  • § 57417 Public Utility Tax Funds
  • § 57502 District Bond Payment Liability
  • § 25365 County Property Transfer Authority
  • § 27005 County Fund Disbursement Rules
  • § 27132 County Treasury Oversight Committee

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 57411.
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