§ 7070 District Officer Appointments

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

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This law says the board must choose a secretary, a treasurer, and any other needed officers at its first meeting or soon after.

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•The board must appoint a secretary and treasurer.
•Other officers can be appointed if they are needed for the district's work.
•These appointments happen at the first board meeting or shortly thereafter.

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A new homeowners' association is forming its board for the first time.

The board must immediately appoint someone to keep the financial records (treasurer) and someone to handle official paperwork and notices (secretary), and can also name other officers if needed.

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§ 7070 District Officer Appointments

The board shall at its first meeting, or as soon thereafter as practical, appoint a secretary and treasurer. The board shall also appoint other officers that are necessary or convenient for the business of the district. (Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 378.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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board secretary treasurer officers district

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 7070.

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