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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 9Pt. 2Ch. 3Art. 2§ 22438 District Contract Countersigning

§ 22438 District Contract Countersigning

Public Utilities Code·California
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§ 22438 District Contract Countersigning

Key Takeaways

  • •The secretary has to sign all contracts for the district.
  • •The secretary must do any other jobs the board gives them.

Example

The school district wants to buy new computers for a school.

The secretary must sign the contract to buy the computers. If the board also asks the secretary to check the delivery, they have to do that too.

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

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§ 22438 District Contract Countersigning

The secretary shall countersign all contracts on behalf of the district and perform such other duties as may be imposed by the board. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 151.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

countersigncontractsdistrictboard

Related Statutes

  • § 22436 Board President Duties
  • § 16033 President'S Contract Authority
  • § 24885 Transit Facility Regulation Authority
  • § 24938 District General Counsel Duties
  • § 28766 Transit Facility Regulation Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 22438.
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