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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 1§ 5883 County Bond Signatures Validity

§ 5883 County Bond Signatures Validity

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§ 5883 County Bond Signatures Validity

This law says county bonds must be signed by the board chairman and the treasurer, and also countersigned by the county auditor, and that those signatures stay valid even if the officer leaves before the bond is handed over.

Key Takeaways

  • •Bonds need three signatures: chairman, treasurer, and auditor.
  • •Coupons (the little pieces of the bond) must be numbered in order and signed by the treasurer.
  • •If any signer leaves their job before the bond is delivered, their signature is still considered valid.

Example

The county wants to issue a bond to pay for a new park. The board chairman and the county treasurer sign the bond, and the county auditor adds a countersignature. If the treasurer quits before the bond is given to the buyer, his signature still counts.

Even though the treasurer is no longer in office when the bond is delivered, the law treats his signature as if he were still working there, so the bond is still good.

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

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§ 5883 County Bond Signatures Validity

The bonds shall be signed by the chairman of the board of supervisors, and the treasurer, and countersigned by the auditor of the county. The coupons upon the bonds shall be numbered consecutively and signed by the county treasurer. If any officer whose signature or counter-signature appears on the bonds or coupons ceases to be an officer before the delivery of the bonds to the purchaser, his signature or counter-signature is as valid as if he had remained in office. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

bondschairman of the board of supervisorstreasurercounty auditorcouponssignaturecounter-signature

Related Statutes

  • § 4100 Harbor Bond Fund Management
  • § 5881 Bond Repayment Schedule Requirements
  • § 5882 County Bond Denomination Rules
  • § 5884 County Improvement Bond Issuance
  • § 6250 District Treasurer Selection

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 5883.
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