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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8General ProvisionsCh. 2Art. 1§ 6055 Commissioner Oath And Election

§ 6055 Commissioner Oath And Election

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§ 6055 Commissioner Oath And Election

This law requires newly elected commissioners to start their jobs within 10 days after the election results are official and to take an official oath before doing so.

Key Takeaways

  • •Commissioners must begin duties within 10 days of the election canvass.
  • •Each commissioner must take and file an official oath.
  • •They elect a president/chair and a secretary who serve at the board's pleasure.

Example

After a local election, the newly chosen commissioners have 10 days to begin their work, swear an oath, and file it with the county elections office, then choose a president and a secretary from among themselves.

The commissioners must file their oath with the county elections official within the 10‑day period and then elect a president and secretary who will serve at the board's discretion.

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

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§ 6055 Commissioner Oath And Election

The commissioners elected at the first election shall, within 10 days from the date of the canvass of the returns of the election, enter upon the duties of office. Before entering upon the duties of his or her office, each commissioner shall take and subscribe the official oath before the secretary or an officer authorized by law to administer oaths and shall file it with the county elections official of the county in which the district is situated. They shall elect one of their number as president or chairperson and one of their number as secretary. The president or chairperson and secretary shall serve at the pleasure of the board. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 389, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

commissionersofficial oathpresident or chairpersonsecretary

Related Statutes

  • § 6251 Commissioners Serve Without Salary
  • § 7048 Director Oath Requirement
  • § 4040 County Harbor Bond Petitions
  • § 4041 Harbor Commission Appointment Rules
  • § 4042 Commissioner Oath And Bond

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 6055.
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