§ 6864 District Work Authority

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

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This law lets a district do its own building or fixing projects without hiring outside contractors, as long as its own staff run the work.

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•The district can do the work itself.
•It does not have to go through a bidding or contract process.
•All work must be supervised by district officers or employees.

Example

The local school district needs to repair a broken fence around a playground.

Instead of hiring a private company, the district can have its own maintenance crew fix the fence, and the work must be overseen by district officials.

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§ 6864 District Work Authority

The district, may itself, without letting contracts therefor, do such work and make such improvements as are necessary. The work shall be done under the supervision and direction of its officers or employees. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 195, Sec. 23.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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district work improvements supervision officers or employees

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 6864.

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