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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8General ProvisionsCh. 2Art. 1§ 6056 Commissioner Bond Requirements

§ 6056 Commissioner Bond Requirements

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§ 6056 Commissioner Bond Requirements

This law requires every commissioner to post a $5,000 bond when they begin their term, and that bond must be approved by the county board.

Key Takeaways

  • •Commissioners must post a $5,000 bond when they start their term.
  • •The bond is conditional on faithful performance of duties.
  • •The county board of supervisors must approve the bond before it is effective.

Example

A new commissioner finishes the oath of office and files a $5,000 bond with the county elections office, which the board of supervisors then reviews and approves.

The commissioner must provide a bond that guarantees they will do their job properly, and the county board has the final say on whether the bond meets the requirements.

How to Calculate

bond_amount = $5,000

  1. Identify the statutory bond sum specified in the law.
  2. Set the bond amount equal to that sum.
  3. Submit the calculated bond to the county elections official for filing.

A commissioner files the required bond after taking office.

Result: 5000

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

Official Source
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§ 6056 Commissioner Bond Requirements

Each commissioner upon taking the oath of office, and for each term, shall file with the county elections official of the county in which the district is situated, a bond in the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000), made payable to the district and conditioned on the faithful performance of his or her duties; the bonds are subject to approval by the board of supervisors of the county. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 221, Sec. 66. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

commissionerbondfive thousand dollars ($5,000)county elections officialfaithful performance of his or her dutiesboard of supervisors

Related Statutes

  • § 4042 Commissioner Oath And Bond
  • § 6054.3 Commissioner Vacancy Appointment Process
  • § 4040 County Harbor Bond Petitions
  • § 4045 Harbor Commission Termination Rules
  • § 4047 Commission Hiring Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 6056.
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