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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 6Ch. 1Art. 2§ 1199 District Contract Approval Authority

§ 1199 District Contract Approval Authority

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§ 1199 District Contract Approval Authority

This law says the president and secretary can sign contracts for the district, but any contract or payment must first be approved by at least three board members, and a majority of board members must be present to run a meeting.

Key Takeaways

  • •The president signs all contracts and certifies payments after at least three board members approve them.
  • •The secretary also signs contracts and does other tasks the board assigns.
  • •A majority of board members must be present for the board to do business (quorum).
  • •Every official action needs the approval, signature, or vote of at least three board members.

Example

A town water district wants to hire a company to repair a pipe.

The board talks about the repair and three members sign a paper saying they approve it. Then the president signs the contract with the repair company and tells the county auditor that the money can be paid from the district’s fund.

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

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§ 1199 District Contract Approval Authority

The president shall sign all contracts on behalf of the district and shall certify to the county auditor all lawful demands against the district payable from the memorial district fund and from the memorial district bond fund after such demands have first been approved by at least three members of the board. The president shall also perform any other duties imposed by the board. The secretary shall countersign all contracts on behalf of the district and perform any other duties precribed by the board. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but all official acts of the board must receive the affirmative vote, signature, or approval, as the case may require, of at least three members of the board. (Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 389.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

presidentsecretaryboardcontractsquorumaffirmative vote

Related Statutes

  • § 1198 District Board Initial Meeting
  • § 1197 District Board Veteran Requirements
  • § 1202 District Bond Payment Estimates
  • § 1030.1 Veteran Work Contract Proceeds
  • § 1030.2 Disabled Veterans Vocational Training

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 1199.
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