§ 7073 District Officer Bond Requirement

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

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This law lets the board require certain district officers or employees to post a bond that guarantees they will do their jobs properly.

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•The board can set a bond amount for officers or employees
•The bond ensures they perform their duties faithfully
•If they fail, the bond can be used to pay for the mistake

Example

A district treasurer wants to make sure the treasurer handles money correctly

The board can say the treasurer must buy a bond, meaning the treasurer promises to follow the rules, and if they don't, the bond money can be used to cover any loss

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§ 7073 District Officer Bond Requirement

The board may require the secretary, treasurer or other officers, employees or assistants of the district to give a bond to the district conditioned upon the faithful performance of his duties in an amount as the board may provide. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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board bond faithful performance of his duties

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 7073.

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