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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 5Pt. 3Ch. 3Art. 8§ 4842 Joint District Cost Sharing

§ 4842 Joint District Cost Sharing

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§ 4842 Joint District Cost Sharing

Key Takeaways

  • •If different areas work together, they can share costs like salaries or supplies.
  • •One area can collect money from the others and pay all the bills for the group.
  • •This helps make sure everyone pays their fair share for the shared work.

Example

Two towns team up to run a shared fire department.

One town collects money from both towns and pays for all the firefighters' salaries and equipment. This way, both towns split the costs fairly.

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

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§ 4842 Joint District Cost Sharing

For the purpose of facilitating the payment of the joint costs, expenses, salaries, wages, or other compensation, the agreement may also provide for the payment by each district of its proportionate share of the costs, expenses, salaries, wages, or other compensation, into the funds of any one of the districts which may be designated for the purpose, and the designated district shall thereafter pay all the costs, expenses, salaries, wages, or other compensation incurred by, or to be paid in connection with the maintenance of the joint organization. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

agreementportwagecompensationconnectionmaintenanceorganization

Related Statutes

  • § 4841 Joint District Cost Sharing
  • § 4840 Joint Sanitation District Administration
  • § 1567.1 Juvenile Ward Housing Zoning
  • § 17031.7 Employee Housing Retaliation Protection
  • § 32202 District Tax Levy Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 4842.
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