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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 3Art. 5§ 8694 Board Reimbursement For Expenses

§ 8694 Board Reimbursement For Expenses

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§ 8694 Board Reimbursement For Expenses

Key Takeaways

  • •If a government department spends money because the board told them to, the board has to pay them back.
  • •This is only for things the board asked the department to do.
  • •The department can't ask for money back for things the board didn't tell them to do.

Example

The board tells the fire department to buy new hoses for the town.

The fire department buys the hoses and then sends the bill to the board. The board has to pay the fire department back because they were just following orders.

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

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§ 8694 Board Reimbursement For Expenses

The department shall be reimbursed by the board for any necessary expenses incurred by it under the direction of the board. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

departmentboardreimbursednecessary expenses

Related Statutes

  • § 8686 Project Plan Approval Process
  • § 8689 Contract Approval Requirement
  • § 8693 Department Board Advisory Role
  • § 8697 Board Engineering Records Deposit
  • § 8698 Board Department Cooperation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8694.
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