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This part is named the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Act and may be cited by that name. The Legislature states that the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority needs broader transportation measures to address traffic congestion and improve roads, highways, and other transportation facilities. The provision says a transit district needs to be established in Santa Clara County. The Santa Clara County Transit District is renamed the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, and existing references to the old name are treated as references to the new name. A municipal corporation that provides broadband Internet access services must comply with the requirements of a specified Government Code article.

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  1. 96502.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [96400 - 96591] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [96500 - 96506] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    Except as otherwise provided, this chapter substantially governs matters relating to refunding bonds.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [96400 - 96591] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [96500 - 96506] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 96502. Except as otherwise provided, the provisions of this chapter shall substantially govern as to all matters pertaining to the issuance of refunding bonds, including and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the form, execution, issuance, maturity, redemption, refunding, validation, the payment of interest from bond funds, and the status of the bonds as investments. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  2. 96503.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [96400 - 96591] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [96500 - 96506] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    Refunding bonds must bear interest no higher than the refunded bonds, and their payments must start within 1 year and finish within 40 years.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [96400 - 96591] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [96500 - 96506] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 96503. Refunding bonds shall bear interest at a rate not exceeding the interest rate on the refunded bonds, but payment of the refunding bonds shall begin not later than one year from the date thereof and be completed in not more than 40 years from that date. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  3. 96504.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [96400 - 96591] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [96500 - 96506] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    Refunding bond sale proceeds must be used only for specified debt-related purposes.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [96400 - 96591] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [96500 - 96506] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 96504. The proceeds of the sale of refunding bonds shall be applied only to the purchase, or retirement at not more than par and accrued interest, or the call price, of the bonded indebtedness for which the refunding bonds were issued. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  4. 96505.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [96400 - 96591] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [96500 - 96506] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    The board may exchange refunding bonds for the bonds being refunded, as long as the exchange is for at least par and accrued interest.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [96400 - 96591] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [96500 - 96506] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 96505. In lieu of selling refunding bonds and using the proceeds to purchase or retire the bonds to be refunded, the board may exchange refunding bonds at not less than par and accrued interest for the bonds so refunded. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  5. 96506.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [96400 - 96591] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [96500 - 96506] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    When outstanding bonds are refunded, they must be surrendered to the district treasurer, who must cancel them and mark them as canceled.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [96400 - 96591] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Refunding [96500 - 96506] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 96506. Whenever outstanding bonds are refunded they shall be surrendered to the treasurer of the district, who shall cancel them by endorsing on their face the manner in which the refunding was effected (whether by exchange or purchase, and the amount for which so purchased, if any) and by perforating through each bond and each coupon attached thereto the word “canceled” together with the date of cancellation. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  6. 96530.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [96400 - 96591] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Status as Investments [96530 - 96531] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    Bonds issued by the district, including refunding bonds, are legal investments for specified funds and institutions.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [96400 - 96591] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Status as Investments [96530 - 96531] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 96530. All bonds including refunding bonds issued by a district are legal investments for all trust funds and for the funds of all insurance companies, banks, both commercial and savings, and trust companies, and for the State School Fund and for all sinking funds under the control of the State Treasurer. Whenever any money or funds may by law be invested in or loaned upon the security of bonds of cities, cities and counties, counties, or school districts, in the state, such money or funds may be invested in or loaned upon the security of the bonds of the district; and whenever bonds of cities, cities and counties, counties, or school districts by law may be used as security for the faithful performance or execution of any court or private trust or of any other act, bonds of the district may be so used. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  7. 96531.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [96400 - 96591] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Status as Investments [96530 - 96531] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    District bonds may be used by state or national banks in the state as security for deposits of public funds.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [96400 - 96591] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Status as Investments [96530 - 96531] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 96531. All bonds of the district, to the same extent as bonds of any other municipality, are legal for use by any state or national bank or banks in the state as security for the deposit of funds of the state or of any county, city and county, city, municipality, or other public or municipal corporation within the state. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  8. 96560.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [96400 - 96591] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Validation [96560- 96560.] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    A bond validity action, including one for refunding bonds, may be brought under the cited civil procedure chapter.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [96400 - 96591] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Validation [96560- 96560.] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 96560. An action to determine the validity of bonds, including refunding bonds, may be brought pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 860) of Title 10 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  9. 96590.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [96400 - 96591] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Revenue Bonds [96590 - 96591] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    The district may issue revenue bonds as an alternative way to raise funds.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [96400 - 96591] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Revenue Bonds [96590 - 96591] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 96590. As an alternative procedure for the raising of funds, the district may issue bonds, payable from revenues of any facility or enterprise to be acquired or constructed by the district, in the manner provided by the Revenue Bond Law of 1941 (Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 54300) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code), all of the provisions of which are applicable to the district. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  10. 96591.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [96400 - 96591] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Revenue Bonds [96590 - 96591] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    The district may issue revenue bonds and use bond procedures allowed by the Revenue Bond Law of 1941.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [96400 - 96591] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Revenue Bonds [96590 - 96591] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 96591. The district is a local agency within the meaning of the Revenue Bond Law of 1941 (Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 54300) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code). The term “enterprise” as used in the Revenue Bond Law of 1941 shall, for all purposes of this part, include transit facilities and any and all parts thereof and all additions, extensions and improvements thereto and all other facilities authorized to be acquired, constructed or completed by the district. A district may issue revenue bonds under the Revenue Bond Law of 1941, for any one or more facilities or enterprises authorized to be acquired, constructed, or completed by a district or, in the alternative, may issue revenue bonds under the Revenue Bond Law of 1941, for the acquisition, construction and completion of any one of such facilities. Nothing in this article shall prevent the district from availing itself of, or making use of, any procedure provided in this part for the issuance of bonds of any type or character for any of the facilities or works authorized hereunder, and all proceedings may be carried on simultaneously or, in the alternative, as the directors may determine. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  11. 96750.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [96750 - 96757] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    Territory may be annexed to the district under the procedures in this chapter.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [96750 - 96757] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 96750. Territory may be annexed to the district in the manner provided in this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  12. 96751.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [96750 - 96757] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    If the board determines that additional territory would benefit from annexation to the district, it must pass a resolution to that effect.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [96750 - 96757] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 96751. Whenever the board finds and determines that additional territory will be benefited by annexation to the district, it shall pass a resolution to that effect. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  13. 96752.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [96750 - 96757] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    A resolution must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the board members and by the county board of supervisors.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [96750 - 96757] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 96752. The resolution shall be passed by a vote of two-thirds of the members of the board and be approved by the board of supervisors of the county in which the territory is situated. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  14. 96753.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [96750 - 96757] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    The resolution must describe the annexation area, name the annexation, state that the area will benefit, and set the time and place for hearing objections.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [96750 - 96757] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 96753. The resolution shall: (a) Describe the boundaries of the territory proposed to be annexed. (b) Designate the proposed annexation by an appropriate name. (c) Declare that the area to be annexed to the district will be benefited by such annexation. (d) Name the time and place for the hearing of objections by any person interested in the proposed annexation. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  15. 96754.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [96750 - 96757] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    The resolution and board vote names must be published in a newspaper tied to the territory proposed for annexation, or in a general-circulation paper there if no local paper exists.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [96750 - 96757] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 96754. The resolution, together with the names of the members of the board, voting for and against it shall be published pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code in a newspaper published in the territory proposed to be annexed, or if there is no such paper, then in some newspaper of general circulation, circulated in such territory. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  16. 96755.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [96750 - 96757] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    The board must hear objections to a proposed annexation at the hearing, and if two-thirds of the board decides the territory will benefit, the board must set the new boundaries.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [96750 - 96757] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 96755. On the day fixed for hearing or any day to which the hearing is adjourned, the board shall hear and consider any objections presented to the annexation of the territory. After the hearing of objections, if it shall be determined by a vote of two-thirds of all the members of the board that the territory proposed to be annexed will be benefited by such annexation, the board shall proceed to fix and determine the boundaries of the territory to be annexed to the district. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  17. 96756.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [96750 - 96757] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    The board must order annexation of the described territory after making necessary boundary changes and passing a resolution by a two-thirds vote.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [96750 - 96757] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 96756. After making all necessary and proper changes in the boundaries, by a resolution passed by a vote of two-thirds of the members, the board shall order the annexation of the territory so described. The resolution, together with the names of the members of the board voting for and against the same shall be spread upon the minutes of the board. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  18. 96757.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [96750 - 96757] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    If territory is annexed to the district, it immediately becomes part of the district and takes on its liabilities and benefits.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Annexation [96750 - 96757] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 96757. Whenever any territory is annexed to the district it shall thereupon become a part of the district subject to all the liabilities and entitled to all the benefits of the district. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  19. 969.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Gas Pipeline Safety [950 - 978] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 520, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 2011 [955 - 972] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 520, Sec. 1. )

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    If the commission lets a gas corporation recover certain transmission-pipeline costs in a ratemaking proceeding, it must require a balancing account; any unspent balance plus interest must be returned to ratepayers through a true-up filing.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Gas Pipeline Safety [950 - 978] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 520, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 2011 [955 - 972] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 520, Sec. 1. ) ## 969. In any ratemaking proceeding in which the commission authorizes a gas corporation to recover expenses for the gas corporation’s transmission pipeline integrity management program established pursuant to Subpart O (commencing with Section 192.901) of Part 192 of Title 49 of the United States Code or related capital expenditures for the maintenance and repair of transmission pipelines, the commission shall require the gas corporation to establish and maintain a balancing account for the recovery of those expenses. Any unspent moneys in the balancing account in the form of an accumulated account balance at the end of each rate case cycle, plus interest, shall be returned to ratepayers through a true-up filing. Nothing in this section is intended to interfere with the commission’s discretion to establish a two-way balancing account. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 523, Sec. 1. (SB 879) Effective January 1, 2012.)
  20. 96900.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Exclusion [96900 - 96902] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    The district’s board of directors may detach territory from the district if four-fifths of the board votes for it.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Exclusion [96900 - 96902] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 96900. Territory within the district may be detached from the district by a four-fifths vote of the board of directors. (Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 595.)
  21. 96901.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Exclusion [96900 - 96902] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    Territory detachment from the district takes effect when the notice in Section 96902 is given, and the detached territory still remains liable for taxation tied to any bonded indebtedness that already existed at detachment.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Exclusion [96900 - 96902] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 96901. The detachment of territory from the district shall become effective upon giving of the notice required in Section 96902, provided that the detached territory shall not be relieved from liability for taxation for the payment of any bonded indebtedness existing at the time of detachment. (Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 595.)
  22. 96902.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Exclusion [96900 - 96902] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    Notice of territory detachment from the district must be given to each assessor whose roll is used for the tax levy and to the State Board of Equalization.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Exclusion [96900 - 96902] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 96902. Notice of detachment of territory from the district shall be given to each assessor whose roll is used for the tax levy made pursuant to this part and with the State Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code Sections 54900 et seq. (Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 595.)
  23. 970.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Gas Pipeline Safety [950 - 978] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 520, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 2011 [955 - 972] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 520, Sec. 1. )

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    The commission must analyze benchmark data, adopt pipeline safety performance metrics, and use them to evaluate a gas corporation’s safety performance. It may also create a rate incentive program that can include penalties based on safety performance.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Gas Pipeline Safety [950 - 978] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 520, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 2011 [955 - 972] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 520, Sec. 1. ) ## 970. (a) The commission shall perform an analysis of benchmark data and adopt safety performance metrics for pipeline safety. (b) The commission shall consider the following principles when adopting safety performance metrics: (1) Each safety performance metric shall be designed to be an indicator of safety performance. (2) Each safety performance metric shall be designed so that it may be reevaluated within a useful timeframe. (3) Each safety performance metric shall be designed so that the data inputs to the metric are verifiable. (4) The adopted set of safety performance metrics shall be robust enough to serve as a useful indicator of pipeline safety. (c) The commission shall evaluate a gas corporation’s safety performance using the safety performance metrics adopted pursuant to subdivision (a) and may implement a rate incentive program. The rate incentive program may contain penalties based on safety performance. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 469, Sec. 2. (AB 1456) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  24. 97000.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Dissolution [97000 - 97007] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    The board may call an election to ask voters whether the district should be dissolved if the district has no transit facilities or its boundaries match a single city. The board must call the election if a petition signed by voters equal to at least 25% of the last general statewide vote is filed with the district secretary.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Dissolution [97000 - 97007] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 97000. If the district operates no transit facilities, or its exterior boundaries become coincident with the boundaries of a single city, the board may call an election at any time for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the district the question of whether the district will be dissolved. Upon the filing with the secretary of the district of a petition signed by voters within the district equal in number to at least 25 percent of the total vote cast at the last general statewide election, asking that the question of dissolution of the district be submitted to the voters of the district, the board shall call such an election. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  25. 97001.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Dissolution [97000 - 97007] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    An election on whether the district should be dissolved must be held within 60 days after the petition is filed.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Dissolution [97000 - 97007] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 97001. The election for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the district the question of whether or not the district shall be dissolved shall be held within 60 days next succeeding the date on which the petition is filed. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  26. 97002.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Dissolution [97000 - 97007] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    Notice of a dissolution election must be published, and the election date must be at least 30 days after the first publication.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Dissolution [97000 - 97007] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 97002. Notice of any election for dissolution, whether called because of the filing of a petition or ordered by the board without petition, shall be published. The date fixed for the election shall not be less than 30 days from the date of the first publication of the notice. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  27. 97003.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Dissolution [97000 - 97007] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    Ballots for the election must include the standard election instructions and ask whether the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District should be dissolved, with YES and NO options.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Dissolution [97000 - 97007] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 97003. The ballots for the election shall contain substantially the instructions required to be printed on ballots for use at general state and county elections and in addition the following: Shall the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District be dissolved? YES NO (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  28. 97004.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Dissolution [97000 - 97007] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    The board must canvass the vote and, if a majority favors dissolution, dissolve the district by resolution.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Dissolution [97000 - 97007] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 97004. The board shall canvass the vote. If a majority of the votes favor dissolution, the board shall by resolution dissolve the district. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  29. 97005.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Dissolution [97000 - 97007] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    The board must file a certified copy of the resolution with the Secretary of State and the county recorder.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Dissolution [97000 - 97007] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 97005. The board shall file a certified copy of the resolution with the Secretary of State and for record in the office of the county recorder. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  30. 97006.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Dissolution [97000 - 97007] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    When the district is dissolved, property it owns or controls inside a city vests in that city; property outside a city vests in the county where it is located.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Dissolution [97000 - 97007] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 97006. Upon dissolution the right, title, and interest to property owned or controlled by the district situated within the limits of any city vests absolutely in the city. If such property is situated outside the limits of a city, it vests in the county in which it is situated. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  31. 97007.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Dissolution [97000 - 97007] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. )

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    For any dissolved district, the board of supervisors is the governing body and may levy taxes and assessments to wind up district affairs and pay outstanding debt.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 9. THE SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [95000 - 97007] ( Part 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Dissolution [97000 - 97007] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835. ) ## 97007. The board of supervisors is, ex officio, the governing body of any dissolved district. It may levy taxes and assessments and perform other acts necessary to wind up the district affairs and to raise money for the payment of outstanding indebtedness. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)
  32. 972.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Gas Pipeline Safety [950 - 978] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 520, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 2011 [955 - 972] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 520, Sec. 1. )

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    A gas corporation’s penalty for a natural gas storage facility leak must be at least enough to offset the climate impact of the leaked greenhouse gases, and the commission must consider mitigation already underway when setting the amount.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Gas Pipeline Safety [950 - 978] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 520, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 2011 [955 - 972] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 520, Sec. 1. ) ## 972. (a) A penalty assessed against a gas corporation pursuant to this part in regards to a natural gas storage facility leak shall at least equal the amount necessary to reduce the impact on the climate from greenhouse gases by an amount equivalent to the impact on the climate from the greenhouse gases emitted by the leak from the natural gas storage facility, as determined by the State Air Resources Board. In determining the amount necessary to fully offset the impact on the climate from the gases emitted by the leak, the commission shall consider the extent to which the gas corporation has mitigated, or is in the process of mitigating, the impact on the climate from greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the leak. (b) This section shall not affect or be interpreted to affect the authority of the State Air Resources Board to adopt rules and regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at natural gas storage facilities or to require mitigation of natural gas leaks from those facilities. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 814, Sec. 1. (SB 801) Effective January 1, 2018.)
  33. 975.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Gas Pipeline Safety [950 - 978] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 520, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Methane Leakage Abatement [975 - 978] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 525, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission must adopt rules for certain gas pipeline facilities, require gas corporations to report leak information, and start a related proceeding by January 15, 2015.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Gas Pipeline Safety [950 - 978] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 520, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Methane Leakage Abatement [975 - 978] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 525, Sec. 2. ) ## 975. (a) For purposes of this chapter, “commission-regulated gas pipeline facility” has the same meaning as defined in Section 950. (b) With priority given to safety, reliability, and affordability of service, the commission shall adopt rules and procedures governing the operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of those commission-regulated gas pipeline facilities that are intrastate transmission and distribution lines, as described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 950, to achieve both of the following: (1) Minimize leaks as a hazard to be mitigated pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 961, consistent with the requirements of Section 192.703(c) of Subpart M of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, the commission’s General Order 112-E, and their successors. (2) While giving due consideration to the cost considerations of Section 977, reduce emissions of natural gas from those commission-regulated gas pipeline facilities that are intrastate transmission and distribution lines to the maximum extent feasible in order to advance the state’s goals in reducing emissions of greenhouse gases pursuant to the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (Division 25.5 (commencing with Section 38500) of the Health and Safety Code). (c) As soon as practicable, the commission shall require gas corporations to file a report that includes, but is not limited to, all of the following: (1) A summary of utility leak management practices. (2) A list of new methane leaks in 2013 by grade. (3) A list of open leaks that are being monitored or are scheduled to be repaired. (4) A best estimate of gas loss due to leaks. (d) Not later than January 15, 2015, the commission, in consultation with the State Air Resources Board, shall commence a proceeding to adopt rules and procedures for those commission-regulated pipeline facilities that are intrastate transmission and distribution lines, as respectively described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 950, to achieve the goals of subdivision (b). (e) The rules and procedures adopted pursuant to subdivision (d) shall accomplish all of the following: (1) Provide for the maximum technologically feasible and cost-effective avoidance, reduction, and repair of leaks and leaking components in those commission-regulated gas pipeline facilities that are intrastate transmission and distribution lines within a reasonable time after discovery, consistent with the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (Division 25.5 (commencing with Section 38500) of the Health and Safety Code) to achieve the goals in subdivision (b). (2) Provide for the repair of leaks as soon as reasonably possible after discovery, consistent with established safety requirements and the goals of reducing air pollution and the climate change impacts of methane emissions. (3) Evaluate the operations, maintenance, and repair practices of those commission-regulated gas pipeline facilities that are intrastate transmission and distribution lines to determine whether existing practices are effective at reducing methane leaks and promoting public safety, consistent with Section 961, achieve the goals of subdivision (b), and whether alternative practices may be more effective at achieving the goals of subdivision (b). (4) Establish and require the use of best practices for leak surveys, patrols, leak survey technology, leak prevention, and leak reduction. The commission shall consider in the development of best practices the quality of materials and equipment. Collected leak data shall remain the property of the utility and shall be available to the commission and parties in commission proceedings as determined by the commission or specified by statute. (5) Establish protocols and procedures for the development and use of metrics to quantify the volume of emissions from leaking gas pipeline facilities, and for evaluating and tracking leaks geographically and over time, that may be incorporated into the plans required by Section 961, or into other state emissions tracking systems, or both, including the regulations for the reporting of greenhouse gases of the State Air Resources Board. The quantification of emissions shall provide operators, the commission, and the public with accurate information about the number and severity of leaks and about the quantity of natural gas that is emitted into the atmosphere over time. (6) To the extent feasible, require the owner of each commission-regulated gas pipeline facility that is an intrastate transmission or distribution line to calculate and report to the commission and the State Air Resources Board a baseline systemwide leak rate, along with any data and computer models used in making that calculation, to periodically update that systemwide leak rate calculation, and to annually report on measures that will be taken in the following year to reduce the systemwide leak rate to achieve the goals of subdivision (b). (f) The rules and procedures, including best practices and repair standards, shall be incorporated into the safety plans required by Section 961 and the applicable general orders adopted by the commission. (g) Consistent with subdivision (e) of Section 961, the commission shall facilitate robust ongoing participation of the workforce of gas corporations and those state and federal entities that have regulatory roles of relevance in all aspects of the proceeding to ensure that the rules and procedures it adopts are not inconsistent with the regulations and procedures adopted by those agencies. Nothing in this section affects the commission’s authority to determine eligibility for intervenor compensation. (h) Nothing in this article shall affect or shall be interpreted to affect the existing authority of the State Air Resources Board to adopt rules and regulations to achieve the maximum technologically feasible and cost-effective greenhouse gas emission reductions and to maintain and continue emission reductions under the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (Division 25.5 (commencing with Section 38500) of the Health and Safety Code). (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 525, Sec. 2. (SB 1371) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  34. 977.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Gas Pipeline Safety [950 - 978] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 520, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Methane Leakage Abatement [975 - 978] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 525, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission must consider several items when doing so, including workforce needs, revenues for Section 975 activities, treatment of expenditures, and affordability impacts for vulnerable gas customers.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Gas Pipeline Safety [950 - 978] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 520, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Methane Leakage Abatement [975 - 978] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 525, Sec. 2. ) ## 977. In order to achieve transparency and accountability for rate revenues and best value for ratepayers, and consistent with the commission’s existing ratemaking procedures and authority to establish just and reasonable rates, the commission shall consider all of the following: (a) Providing an adequate workforce to achieve the objectives of reducing hazards and emissions from leaks, including leak avoidance, reduction, and repair. (b) Providing revenues for all activities identified and required pursuant to Section 975, including any adjustment of allowance for lost and unaccounted for gas related to actual leakage volumes. (c) Providing guidance for treatment of expenditures as being either an item of expense or a capital investment. (d) The impact on affordability of gas service for vulnerable customers as a result of the incremental costs of compliance with the adopted rules and procedures. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 525, Sec. 2. (SB 1371) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  35. 978.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Gas Pipeline Safety [950 - 978] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 520, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Methane Leakage Abatement [975 - 978] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 525, Sec. 2. )

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    This article does not change the commission’s jurisdiction over regulating greenhouse gas emissions, except where the article expressly says otherwise.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Gas Pipeline Safety [950 - 978] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 520, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Methane Leakage Abatement [975 - 978] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 525, Sec. 2. ) ## 978. Except as expressly so provided, this article does not expand or in any manner alter the commission’s jurisdiction over the regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 525, Sec. 2. (SB 1371) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  36. 980.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.7. Core Transport Agent [980 - 989.5] ( Chapter 4.7 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 604, Sec. 4. )

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    This section defines “core gas customer,” “core transport agent,” and “gas corporation” for this chapter.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.7. Core Transport Agent [980 - 989.5] ( Chapter 4.7 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 604, Sec. 4. ) ## 980. As used in this chapter, the following terms mean the following: (a) “Core gas customer” has the same meaning as that specified in the tariff of the gas corporation whose territory the customer in question lies within. A core small commercial customer account that is associated with and part of the same business operation as a noncore large commercial customer account is not a “core gas customer” for purposes of this chapter. (b) “Core transport agent” means an entity that offers core gas procurement service to customers within the service territory of a gas corporation, but does not include a gas corporation, and does not include a public agency that offers gas service to core and noncore gas customers within its jurisdiction, or within the service territory of a local publicly owned gas utility. “Core transport agent” includes the unregulated affiliates and subsidiaries of a gas corporation. (c) “Gas corporation” has the same meaning as that set forth in Section 222. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 604, Sec. 4. (SB 656) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  37. 98000.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [98000 - 98007] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    This section names the part as the “Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Act of 1967.”

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [98000 - 98007] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98000. This part shall be known and cited as the “Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Act of 1967.” (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  38. 98001.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [98000 - 98007] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    This section says the article’s provisions control how this part is interpreted, unless the context requires otherwise.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [98000 - 98007] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98001. Unless the context otherwise requires, the provisions of this article govern the construction of this part. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  39. 98002.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [98000 - 98007] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    This section defines “District” as the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District formed under this part.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [98000 - 98007] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98002. “District” means the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District formed under this part. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  40. 98003.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [98000 - 98007] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    This section defines “Board” as the board of directors of this district.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [98000 - 98007] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98003. “Board” means the board of directors of this district. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  41. 98004.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [98000 - 98007] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    “Voter” means any elector who is registered under the Elections Code.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [98000 - 98007] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98004. “Voter” means any elector who is registered under the Elections Code. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  42. 98005.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [98000 - 98007] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    “Transit” is defined as passenger transportation with incidental baggage, excluding chartered buses, sightseeing buses, and similar non-fare-paying vehicles; the district is not barred from leasing buses to private certified public carriers or providing school bus service.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [98000 - 98007] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98005. “Transit” means the transportation of passengers only and their incidental baggage by means other than by chartered bus, sightseeing bus, or any other motor vehicle not on an individual fare-paying basis, and includes rapid transit. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the district from leasing its buses to private certified public carriers or to prohibit the district from providing schoolbus service for the transportation of pupils between their homes and schools. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 597, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2002.)
  43. 98006.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [98000 - 98007] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    “Transit works” or “transit facilities” means the property, equipment, rights, and interests the district owns or will acquire for transit service.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [98000 - 98007] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98006. “Transit works” or “transit facilities” means all real and personal property equipment, rights, or interests owned or to be acquired by the district for transit service. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  44. 98007.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [98000 - 98007] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    “Officer” means the general manager and the directors on the board.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [98000 - 98007] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98007. “Officer” means the general manager and the directors on the board. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  45. 98010.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [98010 - 98014] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The section states that a transit district needs to be established for the Santa Cruz metropolitan area.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [98010 - 98014] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98010. It is necessary that a transit district be established in the Santa Cruz metropolitan area which includes the Cities of Santa Cruz and Capitola and adjacent unincorporated territory in order to remedy the public transit problem of the area. The geographic location of the city in relation to the adjacent unincorporated territory requiring transportation services makes it necessary to develop a single transit system to protect the public interest and welfare. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  46. 98011.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [98010 - 98014] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit System may be created under this part and, once created, may exercise the powers granted here.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [98010 - 98014] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98011. The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit System may be created as provided in this part and when so created may exercise the powers herein granted. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  47. 98012.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [98010 - 98014] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Elections under this part must be held, conducted, and counted as nearly as practicable under the state’s general election laws, unless this part provides otherwise.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [98010 - 98014] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98012. Except as otherwise provided in this part elections shall be held and conducted and the result ascertained, determined, and declared in all respects as nearly as practicable in conformity with the general election laws of the state. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  48. 98013.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [98010 - 98014] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Except where this part says otherwise, ordinances and notices that must be published have to be published within the district under Section 6066 of the Government Code.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [98010 - 98014] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98013. Except as otherwise provided in this part all ordinances and notices which are required to be published shall be published within the district pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  49. 98014.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [98010 - 98014] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    This section allows certain district, retirement board, and retirement system signatures to be made with a facsimile plate, except for the single instance in Section 98335.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [98000 - 98014] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [98010 - 98014] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98014. Whenever the signature of any officer or employee of a district or of any member of the retirement board or of any officer or employee of the retirement system is authorized or required under the provisions of this part, except in the single instance provided in Section 98335, the signature may be made by the use of a plate bearing facsimiles of such signatures. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  50. 98020.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [98020 - 98022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The County of Santa Cruz may organize and incorporate the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [98020 - 98022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98020. The County of Santa Cruz may organize and incorporate the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  51. 98021.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [98020 - 98022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    A request to form the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District may be made by resolution or by petition.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [98020 - 98022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98021. The request for the formation of the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District may be made by resolution or by petition as set out in this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  52. 98022.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [98020 - 98022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district may include incorporated and unincorporated territory within Santa Cruz County.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [98020 - 98022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98022. The district may include incorporated and unincorporated territory within the County of Santa Cruz. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  53. 98030.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Resolution [98030 - 98032] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Three local government bodies may pass a joint resolution stating that public interest or necessity requires creating and maintaining the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Resolution [98030 - 98032] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98030. The Board of Supervisors for the County of Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz City Council and the Capitola City Council may pass a joint resolution, declaring that in their opinion, public interest or necessity demands the creation and maintenance of the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  54. 98031.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Resolution [98030 - 98032] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The resolution may mention the transit facilities to be acquired first, but not acquiring them does not affect the district’s validity. The resolution must describe the proposed district’s boundaries.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Resolution [98030 - 98032] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98031. The resolution may state the transit facilities proposed to be first acquired, but failure to acquire such transit facilities shall not affect the validity of the district. The resolution shall set forth and describe the boundaries of the proposed district. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  55. 98032.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Resolution [98030 - 98032] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Certified copies of the resolution must be presented to the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, asking it to call an election without delay on whether the district will be created.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Resolution [98030 - 98032] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98032. Certified copies of the resolution shall be presented to the Board of Supervisors of Santa Cruz County requesting the board of supervisors to call an election without delay for determining whether the district will be created. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  56. 98040.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Request by Petition [98040 - 98043] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Voters in the proposed district may present a petition to the board of supervisors instead of a resolution if the petition is signed by enough voters to equal at least 25% of the last general election vote.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Request by Petition [98040 - 98043] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98040. Instead of a resolution, a petition may be presented to the board of supervisors signed by voters within the proposed district equal in number to at least 25 percent of the total vote cast at the last general election. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  57. 98041.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Request by Petition [98040 - 98043] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    A petition must include the required declarations and statements, including the boundary description, and state the petitioners’ view that creating and maintaining the transit district is needed for the public interest or necessity.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Request by Petition [98040 - 98043] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98041. The petition shall contain substantially the same declarations and statements required to be contained in the resolution presented to the board of supervisors under this chapter, including the description of the boundaries, and declare that, in the opinion of the petitioners, public interest or necessity demands the creation and maintenance of the metropolitan transit district. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  58. 98042.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Request by Petition [98040 - 98043] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    A petition may be filed on separate papers, but each paper must include the circulator’s affidavit certifying that the signatures are genuine.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Request by Petition [98040 - 98043] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98042. The petition may be on separate papers, but each paper shall contain the affidavit of the person who circulated it certifying that each name signed thereto is a true signature of the person whose name it purports to be. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  59. 98043.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Request by Petition [98040 - 98043] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The County Elections Official of Santa Cruz County must compare petition signatures with voter registration affidavits and certify whether they are sufficient or insufficient.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Request by Petition [98040 - 98043] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98043. The County Elections Official of the County of Santa Cruz shall compare the signatures to the petition with the affidavits of registration and certify to their sufficiency or insufficiency. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 221, Sec. 114. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  60. 98050.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board of supervisors must hold a hearing on forming a Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District after a resolution is adopted or a sufficient petition is filed.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98050. Upon adoption of the resolution or of a sufficient petition, the board of supervisors shall hold a hearing on the question of forming a Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District. All interested persons shall be given an opportunity to express their views at the hearing. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  61. 98051.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board of supervisors must submit district boundaries to the local agency formation commission for review, and the commission may adjust them with limits.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98051. The board of supervisors shall submit the boundaries for the district as described in the resolution or petition to the local agency formation commission for review. The local agency formation commission shall have the authority to adjust the boundaries so as to exclude areas which would not receive reasonable benefit from inclusion in the district, but no incorporated area shall be divided so that part of it is within and part outside the district. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  62. 98052.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board of supervisors must call an election in the proposed district after the hearing and boundary review are completed, when the process starts by voter petition or by resolution.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98052. Upon conclusion of the board of supervisors’ hearing and completion of the review of the boundaries for the proposed district by the local agency formation commission, the board of supervisors shall in case of initiation by petition of voters and in case of initiation by resolution call an election within the proposed district for the purpose of determining whether the proposed district will be created and established. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  63. 98053.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Before calling the election, the board of supervisors must adopt a resolution entered in its minutes that sets the district boundaries, election date and polling hours, and the election’s purpose.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98053. Prior to calling the election, the board of supervisors shall by resolution, entered upon its minutes: (a) Fix and describe the exterior boundaries of the proposed district as determined by the local agency formation commission. (b) Fix the date on which an election will be held in the proposed district and the hours during which the polls will be open. (c) State the purpose for which the election is held. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  64. 98053.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The election must be scheduled between 60 and 90 days after the resolution in Section 98030 is adopted.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98053.5. The election shall be held not less than 60 days nor more than 90 days from the date of the adoption of the resolution prescribed by Section 98030. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  65. 98054.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The election must be noticed by publication at least 20 days before it is held.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98054. The election shall be called by publishing notice calling the election pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code not less than 20 days before the election. Said notice need only specify the time and place of the election, the hours during which the polls will be open, the purpose of the election, and the description of the exterior boundaries of the proposed district as determined by the board of supervisors. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  66. 98055.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The ballot for this election must include required instructions and ask whether the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District should be created and established, with YES and NO choices.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98055. The ballot for the election shall contain such instructions as are required by law to be printed thereon and in addition thereto the following: Shall the “Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District” be created and established? YES NO (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  67. 98056.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Only a voter of the territory included in the proposed district is entitled to vote at the election.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98056. No person shall be entitled to vote at the election unless he is a voter of the territory included in the proposed district. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  68. 98057.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district election may be held on the same day as another state, county, or city election, and may be consolidated with it.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98057. The election may be held on the same day as any other state, county, or city election, and be consolidated therewith. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  69. 98058.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board of supervisors must meet the Tuesday after the election and canvass the returns.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98058. The board of supervisors shall meet on the Tuesday next succeeding the day of the election and canvass the returns. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  70. 98059.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board of supervisors must make all arrangements for holding the election throughout the proposed district.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98059. The board of supervisors shall make all provisions for the holding of the election throughout the district as proposed, and the cost of said election shall be a charge against the general funds of the county. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  71. 98060.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    If a special election is held only on transit-district-related propositions, the election expenses must be repaid to the county through a tax on taxable property in the district, and the county’s proper official must add that tax to the next county tax bills.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Election [98050 - 98060] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98060. If any special election is held exclusively on the proposition or propositions related to the transit district organization, bond issuance, raising of tax levy, or any other transit district purpose, the expenditures therefor shall be reimbursed to the county by means of a tax on all the taxable property within the district, and this tax shall be added to the next county tax bills by the proper official of the county. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  72. 98070.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Establishment of the District [98070- 98070.] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    If a majority of electors vote for the district, the board of supervisors must file a certified copy of the election order with the Secretary of State.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Establishment of the District [98070- 98070.] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98070. If a majority of the electors voting on the proposition vote in favor of the creation and establishment of the district, the board of supervisors shall cause a certified copy of the order declaring the result of the election to be filed in the office of the Secretary of State, from and after which the establishment of the district shall be deemed complete. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  73. 98080.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Contest of Incorporation [98080- 98080.] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Certain minor informalities will not invalidate the district’s incorporation, and any court proceeding challenging incorporation must start within three months after the election result order is filed with the Secretary of State.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Formation of District [98020 - 98080] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Contest of Incorporation [98080- 98080.] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98080. No informality in any proceeding or in the conduct of the election, not substantially affecting adversely the legal rights of any citizen, shall be held to invalidate the incorporation of the district. Any proceedings wherein the validity of incorporation is denied shall be commenced within three months from the date of filing the order declaring the result of the election with the Secretary of State, otherwise the incorporation and the legal existence of the district shall be held to be valid and in every respect legal and incontestable. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  74. 981.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.7. Core Transport Agent [980 - 989.5] ( Chapter 4.7 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 604, Sec. 4. )

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    Core transport agents must register with the commission and provide required information, including fingerprints, and revoked registrants must reapply before returning to the market.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.7. Core Transport Agent [980 - 989.5] ( Chapter 4.7 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 604, Sec. 4. ) ## 981. (a) A core transport agent shall register with the commission within 90 days after the commission has adopted standards for financial viability, and technical and operational capacity. As a precondition to registration, the core transport agent shall provide, under oath, declaration, or affidavit, all of the following to the commission: (1) Legal name and any other names under which the core transport agent is doing business in California. (2) Current telephone number. (3) Current address. (4) Agent for service of process. (5) State and date of incorporation, if any. (6) Number for a customer contact representative, or other personnel for receiving customer inquiries. (7) Brief description of the nature of the service being provided. (8) Disclosure of any civil, criminal, or regulatory sanctions or penalties imposed within the 10 years immediately prior to registration, against the company or any owner, partner, officer, or director of the company pursuant to any state or federal consumer protection law or regulation, and of any felony convictions of any kind against the company or any owner, partner, officer, or director of the company. In addition, a core transport agent shall furnish the commission with fingerprints for those owners, partners, officers, and managers of the core transport agent specified by any commission decision applicable to all core transport agents. The commission shall submit completed fingerprint cards to the Department of Justice. Those fingerprints shall be available for use by the Department of Justice and the Department of Justice may transmit the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history record check. The commission may use information obtained from a national criminal history record check conducted pursuant to this section to determine a core transport agent’s eligibility for registration. (9) Proof of financial viability. The commission shall develop uniform standards for determining financial viability and shall publish those standards for public comment no later than June 30, 2014. In determining the financial viability of the core transport agent, the commission shall take into account the number of customers the potential registrant expects to serve, the number of therms of gas it expects to provide, and any other appropriate criteria to ensure that core gas customers have adequate recourse in the event of fraud or nonperformance. (10) Proof of technical and operational ability. The commission shall develop uniform standards for determining technical and operational capacity and shall publish those standards for public comment no later than June 30, 2014. (11) A statement stating the following: “Neither the applicant, any of its affiliates, officers, directors, partners, agents, or owners (directly or indirectly) with more than 10 percent interest in the applicant, or anyone acting in a management capacity for applicant has: (A) held one of those positions with a company that filed for bankruptcy, (B) been personally found liable, or held one of those positions with a company that has been found liable, for fraud, dishonesty, failure to disclose, or misrepresentations to consumers or others, (C) been convicted of a felony, (D) been (to his or her knowledge) the subject of a criminal referral by a judge or public agency, (E) had a license of operating authority denied, suspended, revoked, or limited in any jurisdiction, (F) personally entered into a settlement, or held one of those positions with a company that has entered into settlement, of criminal or civil claims involving violations of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 17000) of Part 2 of, or Part 3 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 7 of, the Business and Professions Code or of any other statute, regulation, or decisional law relating to fraud, dishonesty, failure to disclosure, or misrepresentations to consumers or others, (G) been found to have violated any statute, law, or rule pertaining to public utilities or other regulated industries, or (H) entered into any settlements or agreements, made any voluntary payments, or agreed to any other type of monetary forfeitures in resolution of any action by any regulatory body, agency, or attorney general.” (b) Before reentering the market, a core transport agent whose registration has been revoked shall file a formal application with the commission that satisfies the requirements set forth in Section 982 and demonstrates the fitness and ability of the core transport agent to comply with all applicable rules of the commission. (c) Registration with the commission is an exercise of the licensing function of the commission, and does not constitute regulation of the rates or terms and conditions of service offered by core transport agents. This part does not authorize the commission to regulate the rates or terms and conditions of service offered by core transport agents. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 604, Sec. 4. (SB 656) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  75. 98100.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Government [98100 - 98106] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district must be governed by a seven-member board, with possible expansion to 9 or 11 members if the board finds that is needed for adequate representation, and the board must reapportion membership when district boundaries or census-based representation change.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Government [98100 - 98106] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98100. The district shall be governed by a board of directors of seven members, which may be increased to 9 or 11 members if the board finds that an increase in the membership of the board is necessary to insure adequate representation to all of the areas in the County of Santa Cruz served by the district. The membership shall be composed of one member appointed by the City Council of Santa Cruz, one member appointed by the City Council of Capitola, one member appointed by the City Council of Scotts Valley, one member appointed by the City Council of Watsonville, one member appointed by the governing bodies of any other incorporated areas in the county within the district to represent those incorporated areas, one member appointed by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz, and other members to be appointed by the above entities in accordance with their proportionate population within the district. However, the membership of the board shall not exceed the number determined by the board. The apportionment shall be based upon the population distribution within the district, and the board shall reapportion its membership whenever any part of the district is excluded or new territory is added or unincorporated territory within the district incorporates, and, as a result of the exclusion, annexation, or incorporation, representation on the board no longer reflects the population distribution within the district. The board shall also reapportion whenever the county elections official advises the board that the latest official census indicates a need for reapportionment. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 221, Sec. 115. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  76. 98101.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Government [98100 - 98106] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Board appointees must have lived in the district for at least 30 days before appointment, and they must also live in the appointing city or county depending on who appointed them.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Government [98100 - 98106] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98101. The appointees to the board made by the several legislative bodies shall have been residents of the area encompassed by the district for at least 30 days prior to their appointment, and they shall also be residents of the city whose city council appointed them or, a resident of the county if appointed by the board of supervisors. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 96, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1996.)
  77. 98102.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Government [98100 - 98106] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Appointments must be made within 30 days after the district is formed.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Government [98100 - 98106] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98102. These appointments shall be made within 30 days after the formation of the district. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  78. 98103.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Government [98100 - 98106] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    A person cannot be appointed to, or serve on, the board unless they are a district resident and have lived in the district for at least 30 days before the appointment.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Government [98100 - 98106] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98103. A person shall not be appointed to, or be a member of, the board unless that person is a resident of the district and has resided within the district at least 30 days immediately prior to his or her appointment to the board. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 96, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1996.)
  79. 98104.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Government [98100 - 98106] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    This section sets director terms, allows limited continuation and removal rules for certain appointees, creates a vacancy after three missed board meetings without good cause, and requires reimbursement of board members’ necessary expenses within stated caps.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Government [98100 - 98106] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98104. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the term of office of each director shall be four years. (b) For the board first appointed, at least one appointee of each legislative body shall have a two-year term. (c) If the appointee of any legislative body is one of its own members and the appointee leaves the legislative body, the appointee may continue to serve as appointee until a qualified successor is appointed, unless the legislative body takes express action to unseat the appointee. (d) An appointment to fill a vacancy on the board, or an appointment made after the expiration of the preceding term, shall be for the unexpired portion of the term. (e) The failure of a board member to attend three consecutive meetings of the board without good cause shall create a vacancy in the office of the board member. (f) Each member of the board shall be reimbursed for the actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the board member’s duties, including for attending each meeting of the board and each committee meeting, as determined by the board. A board member’s reimbursement for attending a meeting shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100), and each member’s reimbursements shall not exceed four hundred dollars ($400) in any month. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 107, Sec. 2. (AB 1089) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  80. 98105.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Government [98100 - 98106] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board must hold its first meeting within 10 days after the last director is appointed, and it must set its own procedure rules and decide meeting place and time.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Government [98100 - 98106] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98105. The first meeting of the board shall be held within 10 days of the appointment of the last director by a legislative body. The board shall make its own rules of procedure and determine the place and time of its meetings. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  81. 98106.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Government [98100 - 98106] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board must choose one of its members as chairman and one as vice chairman, and must provide for and select a secretary and any other officers it considers necessary.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Government [98100 - 98106] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98106. The board shall select one of its members chairman, and one vice chairman, who shall preside in the absence of its chairman. The board shall provide for and select a secretary and such other officers as it deems necessary to conduct the affairs of the district. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  82. 98110.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties of Directors [98110 - 98119] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The chairman serves as the board’s presiding officer.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties of Directors [98110 - 98119] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98110. The chairman is the presiding officer of the board. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  83. 98111.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties of Directors [98110 - 98119] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board must provide for all matters necessary to properly administer the district’s affairs when this part does not already cover them.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties of Directors [98110 - 98119] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98111. All matters and things necessary for the proper administration of the affairs of the district which are not provided for in this part shall be provided for by the board. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  84. 98112.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties of Directors [98110 - 98119] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board must supervise and regulate every transit facility owned and operated by the district.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties of Directors [98110 - 98119] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98112. The board shall supervise and regulate every transit facility owned and operated by the district, including the fixing of rates, rentals, charges and classifications, and the making and enforcement of rules, regulations, contracts, practices, and schedules, for or in connection with any transit facility owned or controlled by the district. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  85. 98113.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties of Directors [98110 - 98119] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board may operate the transit system itself or contract with other public or private agencies or corporations to do so, or to improve transit services, facilities, equipment, or operations.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties of Directors [98110 - 98119] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98113. The board may either operate the transit system itself or a part thereof or it may contract with any other public or private agency or corporation to operate all or part of the transit system for the district or it may contract with any other public or private agency or corporation for the improvement in transit services, facilities, equipment or operations being operated and conducted by said agency or corporation in, and, or, out of, the district. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  86. 98114.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties of Directors [98110 - 98119] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board may create a personnel system and may abolish positions, but it must set the number of positions and their pay by resolution; the general manager makes appointments unless otherwise provided.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties of Directors [98110 - 98119] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98114. The board may adopt a personnel system for the purpose of recruiting and maintaining an effective working force with good morale. The board shall by resolution determine and create such number and character of positions as are necessary properly to carry on the functions of the district and shall establish an appropriate salary, salary range, or wage for each position so created. The board may by resolution abolish any such position. Except as otherwise provided, appointments to such positions shall be made by the general manager. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  87. 98115.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties of Directors [98110 - 98119] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board may hire or contract for professional services when the district needs them or when regular employees cannot do the work satisfactorily or economically.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties of Directors [98110 - 98119] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98115. The board may from time to time contract for or employ any professional service required by the district or for the performance of work or services which cannot satisfactorily or economically be performed by the regular employees of the district. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  88. 98116.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties of Directors [98110 - 98119] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board must arrange an annual audit of the district’s books and accounts and send a copy to the board of supervisors and each city council in the district.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties of Directors [98110 - 98119] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98116. The board shall have an annual audit of all books and accounts of the district made by a certified public accountant or public accountant or by the county auditor, for whose services the county will be reimbursed. A copy of the annual audit shall be sent to the board of supervisors and to the city council of each city within the district. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  89. 98117.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties of Directors [98110 - 98119] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board may authorize payment of district demands by resolution if the spending was already approved, the amount does not exceed the approved amount, and the general manager approves the demand.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties of Directors [98110 - 98119] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98117. The board may provide by resolution, under such terms and conditions as it sees fit, for the payment of demands against the district without prior specific approval thereof by the board if the demand is for a purpose for which an expenditure has been previously approved by the board and in an amount no greater than the amount so authorized, and if the demand is approved by the general manager. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  90. 98118.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties of Directors [98110 - 98119] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board may create and administer funds needed by the district, and payments from those funds must be reported to the board.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties of Directors [98110 - 98119] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98118. To facilitate the business of the district, the board may provide for the creation and administration of such funds as the needs of the district may require. The funds shall be disbursed in accordance with rules established by the board and all payments from any fund shall be reported to the board. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  91. 98119.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties of Directors [98110 - 98119] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Territory inside the district cannot be annexed to another transit district unless the board approves it by resolution.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties of Directors [98110 - 98119] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98119. None of the territory which is within the district shall be annexed to any other transit district unless the board, by resolution, approves the annexation of such territory to such other transit district. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  92. 98130.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings and Legislation [98130 - 98135] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Board meetings must be conducted according to the Brown Act’s required procedures.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings and Legislation [98130 - 98135] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98130. All meetings of the board shall be conducted in a manner prescribed by the Ralph M. Brown Act, Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950), Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  93. 98131.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings and Legislation [98130 - 98135] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    A majority of the board is enough to form a quorum for district business.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings and Legislation [98130 - 98135] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98131. A majority of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  94. 98132.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings and Legislation [98130 - 98135] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board must adopt rules for its proceedings, and board members may be allowed necessary travel and personal expenses for authorized duties.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings and Legislation [98130 - 98135] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98132. The board shall establish rules for its proceedings and board members shall be allowed necessary traveling and personal expenses incurred in performance of duties authorized by the board. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  95. 98133.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings and Legislation [98130 - 98135] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board must act by motion, resolution, or ordinance, and ordinances need a public hearing, advance notice, and majority approval to be effective.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings and Legislation [98130 - 98135] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98133. The acts of the board shall be expressed by motion, resolution or ordinance. No ordinance shall be passed until a public hearing has been held on it, which hearing shall be advertised in a newspaper of general circulation or posted in at least three public places at least 15 days prior to the hearing. No ordinance shall be adopted by the board on the day of its introduction, and no ordinance, resolution or motion shall have any validity or effect unless passed by the affirmative votes of a majority of the directors. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  96. 98134.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings and Legislation [98130 - 98135] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Ordinances must be printed after they are passed and kept in the district’s offices.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings and Legislation [98130 - 98135] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98134. All ordinances shall be printed after passage, and maintained in the district’s offices. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  97. 98135.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings and Legislation [98130 - 98135] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Ordinances of the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District must use the stated enacting clause and be signed by the chairman or vice chairman, with attestation by the secretary.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings and Legislation [98130 - 98135] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98135. The enacting clause of all ordinances shall be as follows: “Be it enacted by the Board of Directors of the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District:” All ordinances shall be signed by the chairman of the board or the vice chairman and attested by the secretary. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  98. 98140.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Other Offices [98140 - 98149] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board may appoint a general manager and set the salary, but only by majority affirmative vote. The general manager must not be a current or recent board member.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Other Offices [98140 - 98149] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98140. The board may, by an affimative vote of the majority of its members, appoint and fix the salary of a general manager, who shall have the responsibility for the proper administration of the district in accordance with state law and such ordinances, resolutions and policies as may be established by the board. The general manager shall not be a member of the board, nor shall he have been a member of the board within the year immediately preceding his appointment. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  99. 98141.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Other Offices [98140 - 98149] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board may remove the general manager by resolution passed by a majority vote, and it may not cut the general manager’s salary below the original appointment level unless it passes a resolution by a like vote.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Other Offices [98140 - 98149] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98141. The general manager may be removed by the board upon the adoption of a resolution by the affirmative vote of not less than a majority of the board. The board may not reduce the salary of the general manager below the amount fixed at the time of his original appointment except upon the adoption of a resolution by a like vote. The action of the board in suspending or removing the general manager or reducing his salary, if approved by a majority of the membership of the board, is final. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  100. 98142.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Other Offices [98140 - 98149] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Appointive district officers must take, subscribe, and file an oath with the district secretary within 15 days after their term begins, after they have notice of appointment.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Other Offices [98140 - 98149] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98142. The oath of all appointive officers of the district shall be taken, subscribed, and filed with the secretary of the district at any time after the officer has notice of his appointment but not later than 15 days after the commencement of his term of office. No other filing is required. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  101. 98143.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Other Offices [98140 - 98149] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Each appointive officer must give a bond in the amount the board requires.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Other Offices [98140 - 98149] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98143. Each appointive officer shall give such bond and in such amount as the board may require. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  102. 98144.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Other Offices [98140 - 98149] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board must establish, by resolution, the powers and duties of the general manager.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Other Offices [98140 - 98149] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98144. The board shall establish by resolution the powers and duties of the general manager. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  103. 98145.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Other Offices [98140 - 98149] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The general manager must prepare an annual financial report within 90 days after each fiscal year ends and deliver a copy to the board of supervisors, each city council in the district, and the public.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Other Offices [98140 - 98149] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98145. The general manager shall prepare, within 90 days from the end of each fiscal year, a financial report showing the result of operations for the preceding fiscal year and the financial status of the district on the last day thereof. A copy of this report shall be delivered to the board of supervisors, each city council within the district, and a copy shall be made available to the public. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  104. 98146.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Other Offices [98140 - 98149] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The general manager must prepare a proposed annual district budget at least 30 days before the end of the fiscal year.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Other Offices [98140 - 98149] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98146. At least 30 days prior to the end of the fiscal year, the general manager shall prepare a proposed annual budget for the district. Prior to the time this budget is formally adopted by the board, copies thereof will be sent to the board of supervisors and each city council within the district. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  105. 98147.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Other Offices [98140 - 98149] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The general manager must safeguard district funds and keep accounts. Payments can be made only with properly signed warrants, and the board may instead have the county auditor audit and draw warrants for approved legal claims.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Other Offices [98140 - 98149] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98147. The general manager shall provide for the custody of the funds of the district and the keeping of accounts of all receipts and disbursements. Payments shall be made only upon warrants duly and regularly signed by the chairperson or vice chairperson of the board, or other person authorized by the board to do so, and by the general manager or secretary. Alternatively, the board may request the Auditor of the County of Santa Cruz to audit, allow, and draw warrants on the district treasury for all legal claims presented to the county auditor and approved by a majority of the board, and the treasurer shall pay those warrants in the order in which they are presented. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1360, Sec. 137.)
  106. 98148.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Other Offices [98140 - 98149] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    With board consent, the general manager may place district securities with a bank trust department or trust company, and the selected institution must meet a $1,000,000 paid-in capital minimum.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Other Offices [98140 - 98149] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98148. With the consent of the board, the general manager may: (a) Authorize the trust department of any state or national bank in this state, or a trust company authorized to act as such in this state, to receive as his agent deposits of any securities acquired by the district. (b) Place and maintain for safekeeping as a trust deposit with the trust department of any state or national banks in this state, or a trust company authorized to act as such in this state, any securities owned by the district. The bank or trust company, selected, shall have a total paid-in capital of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000). The general manager shall take from the trust department or trust company a receipt for the securities, and neither the general manager nor the district is responsible for the custody and safe return of the securities until they are withdrawn from the trust department or trust company by the general manager. Any trust department or trust company to which securities are delivered, either as agent or depository for the general manager, shall make such deposition of the securities as the general manager directs and is responsible only for strict compliance with written instructions given to it by the general manager. All such securities are at times subject to the order of the general manager. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  107. 98149.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Other Offices [98140 - 98149] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board may appoint a regular attorney or hire an attorney as needed, and available county counsel or city attorneys may provide legal advice to the board for reasonable compensation.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of District [98100 - 98149] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Other Offices [98140 - 98149] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98149. The board may appoint a regular attorney who shall serve at the pleasure of the board or it may engage an attorney from time to time as the need arises. If they declare themselves available, the county counsel or the attorneys for any of the cities within the district shall be eligible to provide legal advice to the board at a reasonable rate of compensation. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  108. 98160.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    This section defines key terms used in the chapter: “District,” “Employee organization,” and “Exclusive representative.”

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98160. For purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (a) “District” means the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District, including all operations and extensions of its transportation system, regardless of modality or vehicle type. (b) “Employee organization” means an organization that includes employees of the district and a primary purpose of which is representing those employees in their relations with the district. “Employee organization” also includes any person of an employee organization authorized to act on its behalf. (c) “Exclusive representative” means an accredited employee organization recognized or certified as the exclusive negotiating representative of employees in an appropriate unit within the district. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 240, Sec. 2. (SB 957) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  109. 98160.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    This section says employees in the district have rights to join and be represented by employee organizations and to choose an exclusive representative.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98160.5. (a) It is a primary purpose of this chapter to promote the improvement of personnel management and employer-employee relations within the district by providing a uniform basis for recognizing the right of employees to join employee organizations of their own choice, to be represented, to select one employee organization as the exclusive representative of the employees in an appropriate unit, and to afford employees a voice at work. (b) The Public Employment Relations Board established pursuant to Section 3541 of the Government Code, and the powers and duties of that board, as described in Section 3541.3 of the Government Code, shall have jurisdiction, as appropriate, to enforce this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 240, Sec. 3. (SB 957) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  110. 98160.7.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The transit district must make appointments and promotions based on merit and fitness, using competitive examination where practicable.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98160.7. Appointments and promotions in the service of the transit district shall be made according to merit and fitness, to be ascertained, in so far as is practicable, by competitive examination. (Added by renumbering Section 98160 by Stats. 2022, Ch. 240, Sec. 1. (SB 957) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  111. 98161.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Individuals have a right to equal employment opportunity without prohibited discrimination, and employees are protected from punitive action, denied promotion, or threats for lawful union-representative activity.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98161. (a) All individuals shall have equal opportunity to obtain and hold employment, and to advance in that employment, without discrimination on any basis listed in subdivision (a) of Section 12940 of the Government Code, as those bases are defined in Sections 12926 and 12926.1 of the Government Code, except as otherwise provided in Section 12940 of the Government Code. (b) An employee shall not be subject to punitive action, denied promotion, or threatened with that treatment for the exercise of lawful action as an elected, appointed, or recognized representative of an employee bargaining unit. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 240, Sec. 4. (SB 957) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  112. 98162.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    District employees may choose representatives, petition the board on workplace matters, and organize or bargain collectively.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98162. (a) All employees of the district are to be free from interference, coercion, and restraint in associating themselves together for their mutual benefit in connection with their employment. They may designate representatives of their own choosing and, collectively or individually, may exercise their right of petition to the board concerning wages, hours, or other conditions of employment. (b) Employees have the right to self-organization; to form, join, or assist labor organizations; and to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing for the purpose of collective bargaining. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 368, Sec. 1.)
  113. 98162.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Questions about union representation in an appropriate unit must be handled by the director, who must apply relevant federal labor law and set rules for a prompt public hearing and secret ballot election.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98162.5. (a) Any question that may arise with respect to whether a majority of the employees in an appropriate unit desire to be represented by a labor organization shall be submitted to the director of the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service, a division within the Public Employment Relations Board. (b) In resolving the questions of representation, including the determination of the appropriate unit or units, petitions, and the conduct of hearings and elections, the director shall apply the relevant federal law and administrative practice developed under the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 (29 U.S.C. Sec. 141 et seq.), as amended, and for this purpose shall adopt appropriate rules and regulations. The rules and regulations shall be administered by the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service and shall provide for a prompt public hearing and a secret ballot election to determine the question of representation. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 240, Sec. 5. (SB 957) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  114. 98163.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    When a district acquires utility facilities, it must place eligible utility employees into comparable district positions without examination and carry over certain leave and credit records.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98163. Whenever any district acquires existing facilities from a publicly or privately owned public utility either in proceedings by eminent domain or otherwise, to the extent necessary for operation of facilities, all of the employees of such public utility whose duties pertain to the facilities acquired who have been employed by said utility for at least seventy-five (75) days shall be appointed to comparable positions in the district without examination and shall be governed thereafter by the personnel system adopted by the board, and these employees shall be given sick leave, seniority, and vacation credits in accordance with the records of the acquired public utility. The provisions of this section shall apply only to those officers or supervisory employees of the acquired utility as shall be designated by the board. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  115. 98164.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    When a district acquires a public utility’s existing facilities, the pension plan members and beneficiaries keep their pension-related rights and the district board must account for the utility’s pension obligations in the purchase.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98164. Whenever any district acquires existing facilities from a publicly or privately owned public utility, either in proceedings in eminent domain or otherwise, that has a pension plan in operation, members and beneficiaries of such pension plan shall continue to have the rights, privileges, benefits, obligations and status with respect to such established system. Whenever any such facilities are acquired by the district, the board shall consider and take into account the outstanding obligations and liabilities of the publicly or privately owned public utility by reason of such pension plan and shall negotiate an allowance in the purchase price of such utility for the assumption of such obligations and liabilities when acquiring the facilities. The persons entitled to pension benefits as provided for in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 98180) of this part and the benefits which are provided shall be specified in the agreement or order by which any public utility is acquired by the district. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  116. 98165.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Certain pension beneficiaries may join or receive pensions under the district’s retirement system if they and the district agree.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98165. All persons receiving pension benefits from such acquired public utility and all persons entitled to pension benefits under the pension plan of such acquired public utility may become members or receive pensions under the retirement system established by the district by mutual agreement of such persons and the district. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  117. 98166.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board may pay certain insurance or retirement plan premiums for district officers or employees, and the district may deduct certain amounts from employee wages if the employees authorize it.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98166. (a) Notwithstanding the Government Code, the board may authorize payment of any or all of the premiums on any group life, accident and health insurance, health and welfare plan, or pension or retirement plan on officers or employees of the district. (b) Upon authorization by its employees, the district may make deductions from the wages and salaries of its employees: (1) For the payment of contributions pursuant to any health and welfare, pension, or retirement plan. (2) For any purpose for which deductions may be authorized by employees of any private employer. (3) For the payment of union dues, fees, assessments, and voluntary political contributions. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 240, Sec. 6. (SB 957) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  118. 98167.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district must bargain in good faith with the labor organization, sign a written collective bargaining agreement when reached, comply with that agreement, and give reasonable written notice before making covered changes.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98167. (a) The obligation of the district is to bargain in good faith with a duly designated or certified labor organization and, when an agreement is reached, to execute a written collective bargaining agreement with the labor organization covering the wages, hours, and working conditions of the employees represented by the labor organization in an appropriate unit, and, thereafter, to comply with the terms of the agreement. (b) The obligation of the district to bargain collectively extends to all subjects of collective bargaining concerning wages, hours, working conditions, and other conditions of employment. (c) This section supersedes Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 3500) of Division 4 of Title 1 of the Government Code if there is any conflict between this section and that chapter, but in all other situations that chapter governs. (d) The district shall give reasonable written notice to an exclusive representative of its intent to make any change to matters within the scope of representation of the employees represented by the exclusive representative for purposes of providing the exclusive representative a reasonable amount of time to negotiate with the district regarding the proposed changes. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 240, Sec. 7. (SB 957) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  119. 98168.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district cannot require certain religious-objector employees to join or support a public employee labor organization as a condition of employment, but they may have to make equivalent payments to a qualifying charitable fund and provide monthly proof of those payments.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98168. (a) The district shall not require any employee, who is a member of a bona fide religion, body, or sect which has historically held conscientious objections to joining or financially supporting labor organizations, to join or financially support any public employee labor organization as a condition of employment. However, that employee may be required, in lieu of paying periodic dues, fees, or assessments to a labor organization, to pay sums equal to those dues, fees, or assessments to a nonreligious, nonlabor charitable fund exempt from taxation under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c) (3)), chosen by the employee from a list of at least three qualifying funds, designated in a memorandum of understanding between the district and the labor organization or, if the memorandum of understanding fails to designate the funds, then to any qualifying fund chosen by the employee. Proof of payments made pursuant to this section shall be made on a monthly basis to the district as a condition of continued exemption from the requirement of financial support to a labor organization. (b) An exclusive representative may represent their bargaining unit members in employer-employee relations with the district, and employees shall have the right to be represented by their exclusive representative. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 240, Sec. 8. (SB 957) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  120. 98169.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district must not retaliate against or discriminate against employees, deny employee organization rights, refuse good-faith bargaining, support or interfere with employee organizations, or refuse good-faith impasse procedures.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98169. It is unlawful for the district to do any of the following: (a) Impose or threaten to impose reprisals on employees, to discriminate or threaten to discriminate against employees, or otherwise to interfere with, restrain, or coerce employees because of their exercise of rights guaranteed to them by this chapter. As used in this subdivision, “employee” includes an applicant for employment or reemployment with the district. (b) Deny employee organizations rights guaranteed to them by this chapter. (c) Refuse or fail to meet and negotiate in good faith with an exclusive representative. Knowingly providing an exclusive representative with inaccurate information, whether or not it is in response to a request for information, constitutes a refusal or failure of the district to meet and negotiate in good faith with the exclusive representative. (d) Dominate or interfere with the formation or administration of any employee organization, or contribute financial or other support to it, or in any way encourage employees to join any employee organization in preference to another. (e) Refuse to participate in good faith in mutually agreed upon impasse procedures. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 240, Sec. 9. (SB 957) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  121. 98170.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    An employee organization must not retaliate or discriminate against employees for exercising chapter rights, must negotiate in good faith with the district, and must participate in agreed impasse procedures in good faith.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98170. It is unlawful for an employee organization to do any of the following: (a) Impose or threaten to impose reprisals on employees, discriminate or threaten to discriminate against employees, or otherwise interfere with, restrain, or coerce employees because of their exercise of rights guaranteed to them by this chapter. (b) Refuse or fail to meet and negotiate in good faith with the district concerning any of the employees of which it is the exclusive representative. (c) Refuse to participate in good faith in mutually agreed upon impasse procedures. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 240, Sec. 10. (SB 957) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  122. 98171.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    This section preserves existing Government Code procedures, gives the Public Employment Relations Board exclusive jurisdiction over the initial unfair-practice determination and remedy, and bars certain damages awards in unlawful-strike cases.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98171. (a) This chapter shall not displace, or supplant, the requirements of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 3610) of Division 4.5 of Title 1 of the Government Code, and the impasse resolution and injunctive relief procedures provided for pursuant to Sections 3612 to 3614, inclusive, of the Government Code shall remain exclusive. (b) The initial determination as to whether the charge of unfair practice is justified and, if so, the appropriate remedy necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter, is a matter within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Public Employment Relations Board, except that in an action to recover damages due to an unlawful strike, the Public Employment Relations Board shall not award strike-preparation expenses as damages, and shall not award damages for costs, expenses, or revenue losses incurred during, or as a consequence of, an unlawful strike. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 240, Sec. 11. (SB 957) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  123. 98172.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Some parties may seek extraordinary relief from a final Public Employment Relations Board decision, and the Board and court have related filing, service, enforcement, and no-merits-review duties.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98172. (a) Any charging party, respondent, or intervenor aggrieved by a final decision or order of the Public Employment Relations Board in an unfair practice case, except a decision of that board not to issue a complaint in such a case, may petition for a writ of extraordinary relief from that decision or order. (b) A petition for a writ of extraordinary relief shall be filed in the district court of appeal having jurisdiction over any county in which the district operates. The petition shall be filed within 30 days from the date of the issuance of the Public Employment Relations Board’s final decision or order, or order denying reconsideration, as applicable. Upon the filing of the petition, the court shall cause notice to be served on the Public Employment Relations Board and thereafter shall have jurisdiction of the proceeding. The Public Employment Relations Board shall file in the court the record of the proceeding, certified by that board, within 10 days after the clerk’s notice unless that time is extended by the court for good cause shown. The court shall have jurisdiction to grant any temporary relief or restraining order it deems just and proper, and in like manner to make and enter a decree enforcing, modifying, and enforcing as modified, or setting aside in whole or in part the decision or order of the Public Employment Relations Board. The findings of the Public Employment Relations Board with respect to questions of fact, including ultimate facts, if supported by substantial evidence on the record considered as a whole, shall be conclusive. Title 1 (commencing with Section 1067) of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure relating to writs shall, except where specifically superseded by this section, apply to proceedings pursuant to this section. (c) If the time to petition for extraordinary relief from a Public Employment Relations Board decision or order has expired, the Public Employment Relations Board may seek enforcement of any final decision or order in a district court of appeal or superior court having jurisdiction over the county where the events giving rise to the decision or order occurred. The Public Employment Relations Board shall respond within 10 days to any inquiry from a party to the action as to why the Public Employment Relations Board has not sought court enforcement of the final decision or order. If the response does not indicate that there has been compliance with the Public Employment Relations Board’s final decision or order, the Public Employment Relations Board shall seek enforcement of the final decision or order upon the request of the party. The Public Employment Relations Board shall file in the court the record of the proceeding, certified by that board, and appropriate evidence disclosing the failure to comply with the decision or order. If, after hearing, the court determines that the order was issued pursuant to the procedures established by the Public Employment Relations Board and that the person or entity refuses to comply with the order, the court shall enforce the order by writ of mandamus or other proper process. The court may not review the merits of the order. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 240, Sec. 12. (SB 957) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  124. 98173.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    This section says the chapter must not be read to conflict with a collective bargaining agreement, and it must not be used to undo agreements made before January 1, 2023.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98173. This chapter, as amended by the act adding this section, shall not be interpreted as if it were in conflict with any collective bargaining agreement and shall not be implemented to abrogate an agreement entered into between the district and an employee organization before January 1, 2023. This chapter shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Public Employment Relations Board’s interpretation of parallel provisions in other statutes it enforces. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 240, Sec. 13. (SB 957) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  125. 98174.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Chapter 11.5 of the Government Code applies to the district and its employees, and the district is treated as a public employer for that chapter.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Labor Provisions [98160 - 98174] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98174. Chapter 11.5 (commencing with Section 3555) of Division 4 of Title 1 of the Government Code applies to the district and its employees. Notwithstanding subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (I) of Section 3558.8 of the Government Code, the district is a public employer for purposes of Chapter 11.5 (commencing with Section 3555) of Division 4 of Title 1 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 240, Sec. 14. (SB 957) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  126. 98180.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Establishment [98180 - 98185] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board may establish a retirement system for district officers and employees and may provide for related benefit payments.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Establishment [98180 - 98185] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98180. The board may establish a retirement system for the officers and employees of the district and provide for the payment of annuities, pensions, retirement allowances, disability payments, and death benefits or any of them. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  127. 98181.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Establishment [98180 - 98185] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district may set up and use its own retirement fund, or provide retirement benefits through insurance or another board-approved method.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Establishment [98180 - 98185] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98181. The district may maintain its own retirement fund or may provide for benefits to eligible officers and employees, or their beneficiaries, by means of group insurance, or other insurance, or by such means as in the opinion of the board will satisfactorily provide an adequate and sure method of meeting the payments contemplated by the retirement system. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  128. 98182.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Establishment [98180 - 98185] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Before establishing a retirement system, the board must get a report from a qualified actuary.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Establishment [98180 - 98185] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98182. Before establishing any retirement system the board shall secure a report from a qualified actuary, which shall show the cost of the benefits provided by the system, and the prospective assets and liabilities of the system. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  129. 98183.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Establishment [98180 - 98185] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board may adopt ordinances and resolutions and do whatever is necessary or convenient for the retirement system.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Establishment [98180 - 98185] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98183. The board may adopt all ordinances and resolutions and perform all acts necessary or convenient to the initiation, maintenance, and administrations of the retirement system. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  130. 98184.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Establishment [98180 - 98185] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district may enroll employees in certain retirement or social security systems and may do whatever is necessary to make that participation happen.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Establishment [98180 - 98185] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98184. Nothing in this chapter prevents the district from participation in and making all or part of its employees members of the State Employees’ Retirement System by contract entered into between the district and the board of administration of the system under the State Employees’ Retirement Law or from participating in the Federal Social Security Act pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 22000), Division 5, Title 2 of the Government Code, and the district may perform all acts necessary or convenient for such participation. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the district from participating in and making all of its employees members of the Santa Cruz County Employees’ Retirement System. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  131. 98185.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Establishment [98180 - 98185] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board may choose which officers and employees are included in the retirement system and may change that classification later. Those classified as members must be included, and board members are excluded.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Establishment [98180 - 98185] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98185. The board may classify and determine the officers and employees who shall be included as members in the retirement system and may change the classification from time to time. Membership of all officers and employees so classified and included in the retirement system is compulsory. The retirement system shall not apply to members of the board. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  132. 98190.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Benefits and Contributions [98190 - 98196] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board may set terms and conditions for district officers, employees, or their beneficiaries to receive benefits and the amounts of those benefits, but not for the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Benefits and Contributions [98190 - 98196] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98190. The board may prescribe the terms and conditions upon which the officers and employees of the district or their beneficiaries shall be entitled to benefits and the amounts thereof provided, that said board shall have no such authority respecting the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  133. 98191.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Benefits and Contributions [98190 - 98196] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    A retirement allowance may partly be based on prior service rendered to the district before the retirement system was established.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Benefits and Contributions [98190 - 98196] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98191. The retirement allowance may be predicated in part upon service rendered the district by a member prior to the establishment of the retirement system, which service is known as “prior service”. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  134. 98192.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Benefits and Contributions [98190 - 98196] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board must ensure that the district and members contribute to the retirement system.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Benefits and Contributions [98190 - 98196] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98192. The board shall provide that both the district and the members shall contribute to the retirement system. The rate of contribution by an officer or employee of the district becoming a member of the retirement system shall be so fixed as to provide, with accumulated interest and based on tables and assumptions adopted by the board, substantially one-half the value of any retirement allowance granted for service, exclusive of any credits allowed for prior service. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  135. 98193.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Benefits and Contributions [98190 - 98196] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Members of the retirement system must make contributions in the manner and amount set by the board, and those contributions may be collected by payroll deduction.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Benefits and Contributions [98190 - 98196] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98193. All members of the retirement system shall contribute in the manner and amount fixed by the board and such contributions may be collected by deducting the amounts thereof from the salary, wages or compensation due such members. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  136. 98194.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Benefits and Contributions [98190 - 98196] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district must cover certain retirement-system liabilities with district contributions, and it may use annual appropriations for prior service or other liabilities.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Benefits and Contributions [98190 - 98196] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98194. Liabilities accruing under the retirement system because of benefits other than such as are the equivalent of contributions by the members, with accumulated interests, shall be met by contributions by the district. Prior service or other liabilities of the district may be met by annual appropriation instead of by one appropriation for the total of the liabilities; but until the present value of regular contributions for current service, together with assets then available, equals the present value of all allowances and benefits granted or to be granted under the system, the appropriation for any one year when added to any unused balance of any previous appropriations for such purpose shall not be less than the amount disbursed during that year on account of prior service or other liabilities of the district. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  137. 98195.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Benefits and Contributions [98190 - 98196] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    A withdrawing retirement-system member is entitled to get back the member’s contributions plus credited interest before retirement. The board may set terms for keeping contributions in the fund after service ends, and for any retirement allowance based on those contributions.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Benefits and Contributions [98190 - 98196] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98195. If any member withdraws from the retirement system prior to retirement the total amount contributed by him with such interest as may be credited thereto, shall be returned to him, provided, however, that the board may prescribe the terms and conditions upon which a member, whose district service has been terminated except by death or retirement, may elect to leave his contributions and interest thereon in the retirement fund, and the terms and conditions upon which a retirement allowance may be made to him after such termination based upon his contributions prior to such termination. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  138. 98196.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Benefits and Contributions [98190 - 98196] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Certain retirement-system payments and returned contributions are exempt from execution, except as allowed by Code of Civil Procedure section 704.110, and cannot be assigned.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Benefits and Contributions [98190 - 98196] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98196. All money received by any person as an annuity, pension, retirement, allowance, disability payment or death benefit, from the retirement system, and all contributions and interest thereon returned to any member of the retirement system, whether in the actual possession of such member or deposited, loaned, or invested by him, is exempt from execution or any other process except to the extent permitted by Section 704.110 of the Code of Civil Procedure and is unassignable. (Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 497, Sec. 169. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 185 of Ch. 497.)
  139. 982.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.7. Core Transport Agent [980 - 989.5] ( Chapter 4.7 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 604, Sec. 4. )

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    Core transport agent registrations are normally approved within 45 days after required information is submitted unless the executive director finds evidence supporting denial.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.7. Core Transport Agent [980 - 989.5] ( Chapter 4.7 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 604, Sec. 4. ) ## 982. (a) The registration shall be deemed approved and a registration number issued no later than 45 days after the required information has been submitted, unless the commission’s executive director finds, upon review of the information submitted by the core transport agent or available to the commission, that there is evidence to support a finding that the core transport agent has committed an act constituting grounds for denial of registration as specifically set forth in the operative provisions of this chapter, including, but not limited to, subdivision (c). (b) Upon a finding by the commission’s executive director that there is evidence to support a finding that the core transport agent has committed an act constituting grounds for denial of registration as set forth in this section, the commission shall notify the core transport agent in writing, cause the documents submitted by the core transport agent to be filed as a formal application for registration, and notice an expedited hearing on the registration of the core transport agent to be held within 30 days of the notification to the core transport agent of the executive director’s finding of evidence to support denial of registration. The commission shall, within 45 days after holding the hearing, issue a decision on the registration request which shall be based on the findings of fact and conclusions of law based on the evidence presented at the hearing. The decision shall include the findings of fact and the conclusions of law relied upon. (c) (1) The commission may deny an application for registration in accordance with subdivision (b) on the grounds that the core transport agent or any officer or director of the core transport agent has one or more of the following: (A) Been convicted of a crime as described in paragraph (8) of subdivision (a) of Section 981. (B) Failure to make a sufficient showing with respect to paragraphs (1) to (10), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 981. (C) Knowingly made a false statement of fact in the application for registration. (2) The commission may deny registration pursuant to this subdivision only if the crime or act is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties required to provide gas service to end use customers of gas or the false statement is material to the registration application. For purposes of this subdivision, conviction of a crime shall be established in the same manner as that set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 480 of the Business and Professions Code. (d) The commission shall require core transport agents registered under this section to update their registration information set forth in paragraphs (1) to (10), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 981 within 60 days of any material change in the information provided. Material changes to any other information required pursuant to this article shall be updated annually. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 604, Sec. 4. (SB 656) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  140. 98200.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Retirement Board [98200 - 98203] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board may create a retirement board with up to five members, including at least two employee representatives, to administer the retirement system.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Retirement Board [98200 - 98203] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98200. The board may create a retirement board of not more than five members, at least two members of which shall be the elected representatives of the employees, to administer the retirement system, and shall define its powers and duties and the tenure of the members. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  141. 98201.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Retirement Board [98200 - 98203] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Members of the retirement board must serve without pay.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Retirement Board [98200 - 98203] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98201. All members of the retirement board shall serve without pay. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  142. 98202.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Retirement Board [98200 - 98203] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The retirement board must decide who is eligible for the retirement system and may change service and disability allowances.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Retirement Board [98200 - 98203] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98202. The retirement board shall determine the eligibility of officers, employees, and their dependents to participation in the system and shall be the sole authority and judge under such ordinances as may be adopted by the board as to the conditions under which persons may be admitted to and continue to receive benefits of any sort under the retirement system, and may modify allowances for service and disability. The determination of the retirement board shall be final and conclusive and shall not be modified or set aside except for fraud or abuse of discretion. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  143. 98203.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Retirement Board [98200 - 98203] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    If the district keeps its own retirement fund, the retirement board controls its administration, investment, and disbursement, and fund investments must follow state-law limits for savings banks.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Retirement Board [98200 - 98203] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98203. If the district maintains its own retirement fund the retirement board shall have exclusive control of the administration, investment, and disbursement of such fund. Investment of the fund shall be subject to the terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions imposed by the laws of this state upon savings banks in the making of investments by savings banks, and cash may be deposited in any licensed national bank or banks in this state or in any bank, banks, or corporations authorized or licensed to do a banking business and organized under the laws of this state. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  144. 98204.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Investigation and Penalties [98204 - 98205] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board must get an actuarial valuation of the retirement fund at least once every four years after the retirement system is established, and then make any needed changes to contribution rates, service conditions, and retirement allowances.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Investigation and Penalties [98204 - 98205] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98204. At least once in each four-year period after the establishment of the retirement system the board shall cause to be made an actuarial valuation of the assets and liabilities of the retirement fund and upon the basis of such investigation and valuation shall make such revision or change of the rate of contribution, the periods and conditions of service, and amounts of retirement allowances as may be necessary. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  145. 98205.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Investigation and Penalties [98204 - 98205] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Certain board, retirement board, system members, and district employees must not have interests in retirement-fund investments or use, borrow, or guarantee those funds, except as provided here.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Retirement System [98180 - 98205] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Investigation and Penalties [98204 - 98205] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98205. Except as herein provided, no member of the board or of the retirement board, nor any member of the retirement system or employee of the district, shall have any interest direct or indirect in the making of any investment or in the gains or profits accruing therefrom, and no such person, directly or indirectly, for himself or as an agent or partner of others shall borrow any of its funds, nor shall any such person in any manner use the same except to make such current and necessary payments as are authorized by the retirement board, nor shall such a person become an endorser or surety as to, or in any manner an obligor for investments of the retirement fund. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  146. 98210.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Corporate Power [98210 - 98214] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district may adopt a seal and change it whenever it wants.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Corporate Power [98210 - 98214] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98210. The district has perpetual succession and may adopt a seal and alter it at its pleasure. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  147. 98211.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Corporate Power [98210 - 98214] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district may sue and be sued in competent courts and tribunals, unless another law provides otherwise.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Corporate Power [98210 - 98214] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98211. The district may sue and be sued, except as otherwise provided by law, in all actions and proceedings, in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  148. 98212.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Corporate Power [98210 - 98214] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district may use eminent domain to take property needed for its powers, but it must also pay relocation-related costs for certain utility or district property moved to a new location.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Corporate Power [98210 - 98214] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98212. The district may exercise the right of eminent domain to take any property necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers granted in this part. The district, in exercising such power, in addition to the damage for the taking, injury, or destruction of property, shall also pay the cost of removal, reconstruction, or relocation of any structure, railways, mains, pipes, conduits, cables, or poles of any public utility or public district which is required to be moved to a new location. (Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1176.)
  149. 98213.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Corporate Power [98210 - 98214] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    An eminent domain action to acquire property in an incorporated city or county cannot be started unless the affected city’s or county’s legislative body consents by resolution.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Corporate Power [98210 - 98214] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98213. No action in eminent domain to acquire property or interests therein within any incorporated city or any county shall be commenced unless the legislative body of the affected city or county has consented to such acquisition by resolution. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  150. 98214.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Corporate Power [98210 - 98214] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district may not take or acquire railroad property for abandonment, removal, relocation, or use unless the Public Utilities Commission approves it after hearing.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Corporate Power [98210 - 98214] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98214. No such taking or acquisition by the district which would involve the abandonment, removal, relocation, or use of property of a railroad corporation, as defined in Section 230 of this code, shall be permitted, unless the Public Utilities Commission, after hearing, shall find and determine that the public interest and necessity require the abandonment, removal, relocation, or use of such property and that such taking or acquisition will not unreasonably impair the ability of the railroad corporation involved to provide safe, adequate, economical, and efficient service. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  151. 98220.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts [98220 - 98221] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district may make contracts and stipulations, including to indemnify, hire labor, and do acts needed to exercise its powers.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts [98220 - 98221] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98220. The district may make contracts and enter into stipulations of any nature whatsoever, either in connection with eminent domain proceedings or otherwise, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, contracts and stipulations to indemnify and hold harmless, to employ labor, and to do all acts necessary and convenient for the full exercise of the powers granted in this part. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  152. 98221.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts [98220 - 98221] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    District officers and employees must not have a direct or indirect interest in board-awarded contracts or the profits from them, subject to Government Code section 1090 cross-reference.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Contracts [98220 - 98221] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98221. No officer or employee of the district shall in any manner be interested directly or indirectly, in any contract awarded or to be awarded by the board, or in the profits to be derived therefrom contrary to the provisions of Article 4 (commencing with Section 1090), Chapter 1, Division 4, Title 1 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  153. 98233.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Property [98233 - 98234] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district may acquire, hold, and enjoy real and personal property, and the board may dispose of property if it thinks doing so is best for the district.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Property [98233 - 98234] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98233. The district may take by grant, purchase, gift, devise or lease, or condemn in proceedings under eminent domain, or otherwise acquire, and hold and enjoy, real and personal property of every kind within or without the district necessary to the full or convenient exercise of its powers. The board may lease, sell, mortgage, or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property within or without the district when in its judgment it is for the best interests of the district so to do. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  154. 98234.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Property [98233 - 98234] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board may authorize the sale, destruction, or other disposal of certain district records and similar items if it determines by resolution that they are no longer of value to the district.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Property [98233 - 98234] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98234. Whenever the board by resolution determines that any record, map, book, or paper in the possession of the district or any officer or employee thereof is of no further value to the district, the board may authorize its sale, destruction, or other disposition. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  155. 98240.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district may acquire and operate transit facilities, but installations in public-use streets or similar property need consent from the governing body in charge.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98240. The district may acquire, construct, own, operate, control or use rights-of-way, rail lines, buslines, stations, platforms, switches, yards, terminals, and any and all other facilities necessary or convenient for transit service within or partly without the district, underground, upon, or above the ground and under, upon, or over public streets or other public ways or waterways, together with all physical structures necessary or convenient for the access of persons and vehicles thereto, and may acquire any interest in or rights to the joint use of any or all of the foregoing; provided, that installations in any street, road or other property devoted to a public use shall be subject to consent of the governing body in charge of such public use. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  156. 98241.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district may accept money, property, labor, and rights-of-way, and may enter contracts and cooperation with government entities or public agencies for transit facilities.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98241. The district may without limitation by any other provisions of this part requiring approval of indebtedness, accept contributions of money, rights-of-way, labor, materials, and any other property for the acquisition, construction, maintenance and operation of transit facilities, and may without limitations by any other provisions of this part enter into any contracts and cooperation with and accept cooperation from the state, or any department, instrumentality, or agency thereof, or any public agency in the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of, and in financing the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of, any such transit facilities. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  157. 98242.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district may not interfere with or control transit facilities owned or operated by a city or public agency, unless that city or public agency consents and the board agrees on the terms.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98242. The district shall not interfere with or exercise any control over any transit facilities now or hereafter owned, and operated wholly or partly within the district by any city or public agency, unless by consent of such city or public agency and upon such terms as are mutually agreed upon between the board and such city or public agency. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  158. 98243.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district may lease or contract out use of its transit facilities, and may allow subleases, on terms it considers in the public interest.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98243. The district may lease or contract for the use of its transit facilities or any portion thereof, to any operator, and may provide for subleases by such operator upon such terms and conditions as it deems in the public interest. The word “operator” as used in this section means any city or public agency or any person, firm or private corporation. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  159. 98244.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district may build, run, or acquire transit works and facilities in certain public places, and may install bus stops, but only with the consent of the governing body in charge of the location.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98244. The district may construct and operate or acquire and operate works and facilities in, under, upon, over, across, or along any street or public highway or any stream, bay or watercourse, or over any of the lands which are the property of the state, to the same extent that such rights and privileges appertaining thereto are granted to municipalities within the state, and to install adequate bus stops, including the painting of curbs, subject to the consent of the governing body in charge of such streets, highways, stream, watercourse, or lands. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  160. 98245.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district may make agreements with cities, public agencies, or public utilities to share property or rights and to set up through routes, joint fares, passenger transfers, or pooling arrangements.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98245. The district may enter into agreements for the joint use of any property and rights by the district and any city, public agency or public utility operating transit facilities; may enter into agreements with any city, public agency or public utility operating any transit facilities, either wholly or partially within, or without, the district, for the joint use of any property of the district or of such city, public agency or public utility, or the establishment of through routes, joint fares, transfer of passengers or pooling arrangements. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  161. 98246.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board must fix the rates and charges for service under this part, and those rates and charges must be reasonable.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98246. The rates and charges for service furnished pursuant to this part shall be fixed by the board and shall be reasonable. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  162. 98247.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Certain local governing bodies may request a hearing before the district board about district rates, charges, or facility locations, and the request must be written and state the issue for the hearing.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98247. The board of supervisors or the city council of a municipality having territory located within the district may file a request for a hearing before the district board as to the reasonableness of any rates or charges fixed by the district and as to any proposal for fixing the location of facilities by the district. The request shall be in writing and shall state the subject matter on which a hearing is desired. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  163. 98248.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    When a hearing is requested, the district board must set the hearing time and place, with the hearing date at least 15 days and no more than 60 days after the request is filed.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98248. Upon the filing of a request for hearing as provided in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 98390) of this part, the district board shall fix the time and place for hearing. The time fixed shall not be less than 15 days nor more than 60 days from the date such request is filed. Notice of such hearing shall be given to the county or city requesting such hearing and shall be published by the board. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  164. 98249.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    At a board hearing, an eligible board of supervisors or city council that is not already a party may intervene, be heard, and introduce evidence.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98249. At the time fixed for any hearing before the board any board of supervisors or city council eligible to file a request for hearing, not a party to the original request for hearing, may intervene and shall be entitled to be heard and to introduce evidence. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  165. 98250.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The board must render its decision within 30 days after the case is submitted, and that decision is final.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98250. Within 30 days after submission of the case, the board shall render its decision and its decision shall be final. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  166. 98251.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district must follow the Vehicle Code and California Highway Patrol rules for the safe operation of buses.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Transit Facilities and Service [98240 - 98251] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98251. The district shall be subject to the provisions of Division 14.8 (commencing with Section 34500) of the Vehicle Code with respect to the operation of buses and to the rules and regulations prescribed by the Department of the California Highway Patrol pursuant to that chapter regulating the safe operation of buses. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  167. 98260.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Indebtedness [98260 - 98263] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district may borrow money and issue notes for short-term cash flow needs, subject to limits on amount and interest.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Indebtedness [98260 - 98263] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98260. The district may borrow money for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the district lawfully incurred after the commencement of the fiscal year, but prior to the time moneys from the tax levy for the fiscal year are received by the district, in an amount, including interest to be paid thereon, which shall not exceed its estimated tax revenues for the fiscal year, and may evidence such borrowing by notes bearing interest at a rate not to exceed 6 percent per annum. The notes shall be payable from the tax levy from the then current fiscal year, which levy shall contain a sum sufficient to provide for the payment of the notes and the interest thereon. The form of the notes and the proceedings relating to their issuance and sale, shall be governed by the applicable provisions contained in Article 7 (commencing with Section 53820) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672.)
  168. 98262.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Indebtedness [98260 - 98263] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district may not incur indebtedness under Chapter 7 if the total would exceed 1% of the assessed value of all real and personal property within the district.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Indebtedness [98260 - 98263] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98262. The district shall not incur an indebtedness under Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 98310) of this part which in the aggregate exceeds one (1) percent of the assessed value of all the real and personal property within the district. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  169. 98263.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Indebtedness [98260 - 98263] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district may accept loans or contributions, enter contracts, and cooperate with government bodies to finance, build, maintain, and operate transit facilities.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Indebtedness [98260 - 98263] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98263. The district may accept, without limitation by any other provisions of this part requiring approval of indebtedness, contributions or loans from the United States, this state, or any department, instrumentality, or agency of either thereof, for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of transit facilities, and may enter into contracts and cooperate with and accept cooperation from, the United States, this state, or any department, instrumentality, or agency of either thereof, in the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation, and in financing the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation, of any such transit facilities in accordance with any legislation which Congress or the Legislature of the State of California may have heretofore adopted or may hereafter adopt, under which aid, assistance, and cooperation may be furnished by the United States or this state in the acquisition, construction, maintenance and operation of any such transit facilities. The district may do any and all things necessary in order to avail itself of such aid, assistance, and cooperation under any federal or state legislation now or hereafter enacted. Any evidence of indebtedness issued under this section shall constitute a negotiable instrument. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  170. 98270.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Investments [98270- 98270.] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district may invest surplus treasury money, and the county treasurer handles those investments under the board’s direction. The board must pay a reasonable fee for those services.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Investments [98270- 98270.] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98270. The district may invest any surplus money in its treasury. The county treasurer shall act as treasurer of the district and he shall handle such investments as the board determines to make in accordance with the same policies and procedures that he follows in the investment of surplus county funds. The board shall pay a reasonable fee to the county for the investment services of the county treasurer. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  171. 98280.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. )

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    The district may levy and collect property taxes for lawful purposes, up to $0.05 per $100 of assessed value, or up to $0.10 per $100 if voters approve.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. ) ## 98280. The district may levy, and collect or cause to be collected, taxes for any lawful purpose subject to a maximum limit of five cents ($0.05) per one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed value of all real estate and personal property within the district; provided, however, that the district shall have the further power to levy, collect or cause to be collected, said property taxes to a maximum limit of ten cents ($0.10) if the matter is first submitted to the voters in the district and a majority of those voting vote in favor of raising the maximum tax limit. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  172. 98280.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. )

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    If the board thinks transit revenues will not be enough for all lawful purposes, it must levy a tax and set the amount needed.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. ) ## 98280.5. If, in the opinion of the board, the transit operation revenues will not be sufficient for any and all lawful purposes the board shall levy a tax for such purpose or purposes and fix the amount of money necessary to be raised therefor by taxation as part of the general tax levy as set forth in Section 98280. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  173. 98281.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. )

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    The board must levy and collect an annual tax to pay bond interest and principal as required by this section.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. ) ## 98281. The board shall, as part of the general tax levy as set forth in Section 98280, levy and collect annually until the district’s bonds are paid, or until there is a sum in the treasury of the district set apart for that purpose to meet all sums coming due for principal and interest on the bonds as they become due a tax sufficient to pay the annual interest on the bonds and such part of the principal thereof as becomes due before the proceeds of a tax levied at the next general tax levy will be available. If the maturity of the indebtedness created by the issue of bonds begins more than one year after the date of the issuance thereof, the tax shall be levied and collected annually at the time and in the manner aforesaid, sufficient to pay the interest on the indebtedness as it falls due and to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal on or before maturity. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  174. 98282.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. )

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    The board may arrange for the district to assess, levy, and collect taxes.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. ) ## 98282. The board may provide for the assessment, levy, and collection of taxes by the district. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  175. 98283.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. )

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    The board must use county and state assessments as the basis for district taxation and have the taxes collected by the county tax collector as part of the annual tax bill.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. ) ## 98283. The board shall avail itself of the assessments made by the assessor of the county and of the assessments made by the State Board of Equalization for the county and shall take such assessments as the basis for the district taxation and have its taxes collected by the tax collector of the county, as part of the annual tax bill. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  176. 98284.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. )

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    The county auditor must send the board a written statement each year by the third Monday in August showing the total value of all property in the district.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. ) ## 98284. In such case the county auditor shall, on or before the third Monday in August of each year, transmit to the board a statement in writing showing the total value of all property within the district, ascertained from the assessments referred to in Section 98283 as equalized. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  177. 98285.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. )

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    The board must set the district’s tax rate on or before September 1.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. ) ## 98285. The board shall on or before the first day of September fix the rate of taxes, designating the number of cents upon each one hundred dollars ($100) using as a basis the value of property transmitted to the board by the county auditor, which rate of taxation shall be sufficient to raise the amount previously fixed by the board. These acts by the board shall constitute a valid assessment of the property and a valid levy of the taxes so fixed but the rate of taxation shall not exceed the limit imposed by this article. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  178. 98286.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. )

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    The board must immediately send the county auditor a statement showing the tax rate it has fixed.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. ) ## 98286. The board shall immediately after fixing the rate of taxes as above provided transmit to the county auditor of the county a statement of the rate of taxes fixed by the board. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  179. 98287.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. )

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    District taxes levied under this section must be collected like county taxes and the net proceeds paid to the district treasurer.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. ) ## 98287. The district’s taxes so levied shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as county taxes. When collected the net amount, ascertained as provided in this article, shall be paid to the treasurer of the district, under the general requirements and penalties provided by law for the settlement of other taxes. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  180. 98288.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. )

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    If real property sold for taxes is redeemed, the county treasurer must apportion the redemption money and pay the district its share.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. ) ## 98288. Whenever any real property has been sold for taxes and has been redeemed, the money paid for redemption shall be apportioned and paid to the district by the county treasurer in the proportion which the tax due to the district bears to the total tax for which the property was sold. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  181. 98289.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. )

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    County compensation for services under this article must be set by agreement and may not exceed one-half of 1 percent of money collected for the district.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. ) ## 98289. The compensation to be charged by and paid to any county for the performance of services under this article shall be fixed by agreement between the board of supervisors of the county and the board. The compensation shall in no event exceed one-half of 1 percent of all money collected for the district. The compensation collected by the county shall be placed to the credit of the county general fund. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  182. 98289.3.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. )

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    Taxes levied under this article become a lien on the property they are levied on, and they are collected the same way as county-tax liens.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. ) ## 98289.3. All taxes levied under this article are a lien on the property on which they are levied and shall become a lien at the same time as county taxes. The enforcement of the collection of such taxes shall be in the same manner and by the same means provided by law for the enforcement of liens for county taxes, all the provisions of law relating to the enforcement of the latter being made a part of this article so far as applicable. (Added by renumbering Section 98290 by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672.)
  183. 98289.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. )

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    After the ordinance’s operative date, most of this article stops operating except Sections 98289.5 and 98289.3, and a qualifying portion of a district property tax installment is canceled.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Property Taxation [98280 - 98289.5] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. ) ## 98289.5. (a) On and after the operative date of the transactions and use tax ordinance pursuant to Article 8.5 (commencing with Section 98290) of this chapter, none of the provisions of this article shall be operative except this section and Section 98289.3. (b) That portion of any property tax installment payable to the district is canceled if the installment may be paid without a delinquent penalty pursuant to Chapter 2.1 (commencing with Section 2700) of Part 5 of Division 1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code on or after the operative date of the transactions and use tax ordinance. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672.)
  184. 98290.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [98290 - 98296] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. )

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    The board may adopt and impose a retail transactions and use tax if the voters approve it by the required margin at a special election, and any subdivision (c) tax is capped at 0.5 percent.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [98290 - 98296] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. ) ## 98290. (a) A retail transactions and use tax ordinance may be adopted by the board in accordance with the provisions of Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, provided that two-thirds of the electors voting on the measure vote to authorize its enactment at a special election called for that purpose by the board. (b) Notwithstanding Section 7251.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, a transactions and use tax rate imposed pursuant to subdivision (a) on or before January 1, 2020, shall not be considered for purposes of the combined rate limit established by that section. (c) (1) In addition to any other taxes imposed pursuant to this section, the board may impose a retail transactions and use tax pursuant to subdivision (a) after January 1, 2024, if both of the following conditions are met: (A) The board adopts the ordinance approving the tax before January 1, 2035. (B) The total tax rate under this subdivision is set at a rate of no more than 0.5 percent. (2) Notwithstanding Section 7251.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, a transactions and use tax rate imposed pursuant to this subdivision shall not be considered for purposes of the combined rate limit established by that section. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 296, Sec. 1. (SB 862) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  185. 98291.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [98290 - 98296] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. )

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    A transactions and use tax ordinance becomes operative on the first day of the first calendar quarter that starts at least 180 days after the ordinance is adopted.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [98290 - 98296] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. ) ## 98291. Any transactions and use tax ordinance adopted shall be operative on the first day of the first calendar quarter commencing not less than 180 days after adoption of the ordinance. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672.)
  186. 98292.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [98290 - 98296] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. )

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    The district may contract with the State Board of Equalization to help prepare to administer a transactions and use tax ordinance.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [98290 - 98296] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. ) ## 98292. The district may contract with the State Board of Equalization for its service in the preparations necessary to administer a transactions and use tax ordinance. The costs to be covered by the contract are to be for services of the types described in Section 7272 of the Revenue and Taxation Code for preparatory work up to the date of the adoption of the ordinance. Any dispute as to the amount of the costs shall be resolved in the same manner as provided in that section. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672.)
  187. 98293.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [98290 - 98296] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. )

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    Before the transactions and use tax ordinance becomes operative, the district must contract with the State Board of Equalization to handle administration and operation of the ordinance.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [98290 - 98296] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. ) ## 98293. Prior to the operative date of the transactions and use tax ordinance, the district shall contract with the State Board of Equalization to perform all functions incident to the administration and operation of the ordinance. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672.)
  188. 98294.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [98290 - 98296] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. )

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    If the district has not already contracted with the State Board of Equalization by the ordinance’s operative date, it must still do so.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [98290 - 98296] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. ) ## 98294. If the district shall not have contracted with the State Board of Equalization prior to the operative date of its transactions and use tax ordinance, it shall nevertheless so contract, and, in such case, the operative date shall be the first day of the first calendar quarter following the execution of the contract. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672.)
  189. 98295.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [98290 - 98296] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. )

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    A repeal ordinance for the transactions and use tax cannot take effect until at least the first day of the first calendar quarter after the repeal ordinance is adopted.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [98290 - 98296] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. ) ## 98295. Repeal of the transactions and use tax ordinance shall not be operative earlier than the first day of the first calendar quarter following the adoption of the ordinance of repeal. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672.)
  190. 98296.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [98290 - 98296] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. )

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    If a bond election authorizes bonded indebtedness, the election ordinance may say the transactions and use taxes will be used to pay the bonds, fund sinking fund payments, and maintain any required reserve fund. The tax ordinance cannot be repealed until the bond debt is fully paid or payment has been fully provided for.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [98210 - 98296] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 8.5. Retail Transactions and Use Tax [98290 - 98296] ( Article 8.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672. ) ## 98296. Whenever a bond election is held to authorize a bonded indebtedness pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 98310) of Chapter 7, the ordinance calling the election may include a statement that the transactions and use taxes, or a stated portion thereof, shall be levied, or continued to be levied, and used to the extent required to pay the principal of, and interest on, the bonds as they become due, to provide any sinking fund payments required therefor, and to create or maintain any reserve fund required therefor. A vote in favor of the issuance of the bonds shall authorize the use of such taxes for such purposes. The transactions and use tax ordinance shall not be repealed until all bonds payable from the revenues derived from such taxes have been fully paid or provision has been made for their payment in full. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 672.)
  191. 983.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.7. Core Transport Agent [980 - 989.5] ( Chapter 4.7 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 604, Sec. 4. )

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    The commission must handle core transport agent complaints, may investigate suspected customer abuse, and core transport agents must give relevant records. Customers may choose court or commission complaints, but cannot raise the same claim in both forums. A core transport agent may not stop service for a disputed amount while a complaint is pending and the amount is in escrow.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.7. Core Transport Agent [980 - 989.5] ( Chapter 4.7 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 604, Sec. 4. ) ## 983. (a) The commission shall accept, compile, and attempt to informally resolve consumer complaints regarding core transport agents. If the commission reasonably suspects a pattern of customer abuses, the commission may, on its own motion, initiate investigations into the activities of a core transport agent offering gas service. Consumer complaints regarding service by a public agency offering gas service within the political boundary of the public agency or service territory of a local publicly owned gas utility shall continue to be resolved by the public agency. Within the service territory of a local publicly owned utility, consumer complaints arising from the violation of core transport service rules adopted by the governing body of the local publicly owned utility shall be resolved through the local publicly owned utility’s consumer complaint procedures. (b) Notwithstanding other provisions, core gas customers shall have the option to proceed with a complaint against a core transport agent either through an action filed in the judicial court system or through a complaint filed with the commission. A customer who elects either the judicial or commission remedies may not raise the same claim in both forums. The commission shall have the authority to accept, compile, and resolve core gas consumer complaints, including the authority to award reparations. The commission’s authority in these complaint proceedings is limited to adjudication of complaints regarding core gas service provided by a core transport agent and shall not be expanded to include an award of any damages through regulation of the rates or charges of the core transport agent. However, a person or core transport agent that takes a conflict to the commission shall not be precluded from pursuing an appeal of the decision through the courts as provided for by law. (c) In connection with customer complaints or commission investigations into customer abuses, core transport agents shall provide the commission access to their accounts, books, papers, and documents related to California transactions as described in Sections 313 and 314, if the information is relevant to the complaint or investigation. (d) A core transport agent shall not discontinue service to a customer for a disputed amount if that customer has filed a complaint that is pending with the commission, and that customer has paid the disputed amount into an escrow account. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 604, Sec. 4. (SB 656) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  192. 983.5.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.7. Core Transport Agent [980 - 989.5] ( Chapter 4.7 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 604, Sec. 4. )

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    The commission may enforce certain sections against a core transport agent, but its broader regulation is limited. It can suspend or revoke registration, must hold an expedited hearing and issue a written decision within set deadlines, and a customer is not liable for certain fees if registration is suspended or revoked.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.7. Core Transport Agent [980 - 989.5] ( Chapter 4.7 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 604, Sec. 4. ) ## 983.5. (a) (1) The commission may enforce Sections 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2107, 2108, and 2114 against a core transport agent as if the core transport agent is a public utility for purposes of those sections. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), this section does not grant the commission jurisdiction to regulate core transport agents other than as specifically set forth in this chapter. Core transport agents shall continue to be subject to Sections 2111 and 2112. (3) Upon a finding by the commission’s executive director that there is evidence to support a finding that the core transport agent has committed an act constituting grounds for suspension or revocation of registration as set forth in subdivision (b), the commission shall notify the core transport agent in writing and notice an expedited hearing on the suspension or revocation of the core transport agent’s registration to be held within 30 days of the notification to the core transport agent of the executive director’s finding of evidence to support suspension or revocation of registration. The commission shall, within 45 days after holding the hearing, issue a decision on the suspension or revocation of registration, which shall be based on findings of fact and conclusions of law based on the evidence presented at the hearing. The decision shall include the findings of fact and the conclusions of law relied upon. (b) A core transport agent may have its registration suspended or revoked, immediately or prospectively, in whole or in part, for any of the following acts: (1) Making material misrepresentations in the course of soliciting customers, entering into service agreements with those customers, or administering those service agreements. (2) Dishonesty, fraud, or deceit with the intent to substantially benefit the core transport agent or its employees, agents, or representatives, or to disadvantage retail gas customers. (3) If the commission finds that there is evidence that the core transport agent is not financially or operationally capable of providing the offered gas service. (4) The misrepresentation of a material fact by an applicant in obtaining a registration pursuant to Section 981. (c) Pursuant to its authority to revoke or suspend registration, the commission may suspend a registration for a specified period or revoke the registration, or in lieu of suspension or revocation, impose a moratorium on adding or soliciting additional customers. Any suspension or revocation of a registration shall require the core transport agent to cease serving customers within the boundaries of investor-owned gas corporations, and the affected customers shall be served by the gas corporation until the time when they may select service from another core transport agent. A customer shall not be liable for the payment of any early termination fees or other penalties to any core transport agent under the service agreement if the serving core transport agent’s registration is suspended or revoked. (d) If a customer of a core transport agent is involuntarily returned to service provided by a gas corporation, any reentry fee imposed on that customer that the commission deems is necessary to avoid imposing costs on other customers of the gas corporation shall be the obligation of the core transport agent, except in the case of a customer returned due to default in payment or other contractual obligations or because the customer’s contract has expired. As a condition of its registration, a core transport agent shall post a bond or demonstrate insurance sufficient to cover those reentry fees, including reentry fees for customers returned in the event of the core transport agent becoming insolvent. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 604, Sec. 4. (SB 656) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  193. 983.7.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.7. Core Transport Agent [980 - 989.5] ( Chapter 4.7 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 604, Sec. 4. )

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    If a customer files a qualifying damage claim, the gas corporation must tell the customer that the claim may be brought in small claims court or other courts depending on the amount.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 - 3299.100] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201 - 2120] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764. ) ## CHAPTER 4.7. Core Transport Agent [980 - 989.5] ( Chapter 4.7 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 604, Sec. 4. ) ## 983.7. If a customer files a claim with a gas corporation for damages to property resulting from the curtailment of gas service due to the failure of the gas corporation to reasonably provide service or restore service within a reasonable time after a fire, flood, earthquake, other natural disaster, or act of God, the gas corporation shall inform the customer that the claim may be pursued in small claims court or other judicial courts, depending on the amount of the claim. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 604, Sec. 4. (SB 656) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  194. 98300.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Existing Systems [98300 - 98305] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    This section defines “establish” and “existing system” for this chapter.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Existing Systems [98300 - 98305] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98300. As used in this chapter: (a) “Establish” includes establish, construct, complete, acquire, extend or reroute. It does not, however, include the maintenance and operation of any existing system by the district. (b) “Existing system” means any transit service or system of a publicly or privately owned public utility situated entirely within the district or at least 75 percent of whose revenue vehicle miles for the preceding calendar year were operated within the district. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  195. 98301.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Existing Systems [98300 - 98305] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Before the district establishes a transit service or system that could divert, lessen, or compete with an existing system, it must give written notice to the public utility operating that existing system.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Existing Systems [98300 - 98305] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98301. Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, before the district may establish any transit service or system which may at any time divert, lessen, or compete for the patronage or revenues of any existing system, the district shall give a written notice to the public utility which is operating the existing system. The written notice shall describe the transit service or system which the district proposes to establish and shall state the time within which the district proposes to establish such service or system. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  196. 98302.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Existing Systems [98300 - 98305] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district may not establish, maintain, or operate the proposed service or system until it offers to buy the needed buses and other facilities of the existing system, and that offer is rejected or the purchase is completed.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Existing Systems [98300 - 98305] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98302. The district shall not establish the proposed service or system, or maintain and operate the service or system until it has offered to purchase the buses and such other facilities of the existing system as it will have need of and use for, and such offer has either been rejected or the purchase completed. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  197. 98303.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Existing Systems [98300 - 98305] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    If the district buys the existing system or part of it, the purchase price must equal the reasonable market value of the buses and other facilities as of the date negotiations begin.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Existing Systems [98300 - 98305] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98303. The purchase price to be paid for the existing system, or that part thereof which the district desires to purchase, shall be the reasonable market value of the buses and other facilities of the existing system on the date that the district commences negotiations for such purchase. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  198. 98304.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Existing Systems [98300 - 98305] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district and the public utility may agree on the purchase price, or use arbitration to set it. If they do not agree, either side may bring a superior court suit to have the price fixed and judgment entered.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Existing Systems [98300 - 98305] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98304. The district and the public utility operating the existing system may agree upon the purchase price or they may agree that the purchase price is to be established by arbitration and upon the method of naming arbitrators and the method of conducting such arbitration. If they do not, the purchase price may be fixed and judgment entered thereon in a suit brought either by the public utility or the district in the superior court in and for the county in which is located that portion of the existing system to be acquired by the district which has the highest value. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  199. 98305.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Existing Systems [98300 - 98305] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    Section 851 does not apply to contracts for sale or sales of an existing system, or part of one, under this chapter.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Existing Systems [98300 - 98305] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98305. Section 851 of the Public Utilities Code does not apply to any contract for sale or sale of an existing system, or any portion thereof, pursuant to this chapter, and the Public Utilities Commission shall have no jurisdiction with respect thereto. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
  200. 98310.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [98310 - 98381] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [98310 - 98318] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. )

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    The district may issue bonds to finance transit facilities and related property, but the total bonds outstanding may not exceed 1% of the district’s taxable property value.

    ## Public Utilities Code - PUC ## DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025] ( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. ) ## PART 10. SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT [98000 - 98407] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Bonds [98310 - 98381] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Issuance [98310 - 98318] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978. ) ## 98310. The district may from time to time incur a bonded indebtedness as provided in this chapter to pay the cost of acquiring, constructing or completing the whole or any portion of any transit facilities, or for acquiring any works, lands, structures, rights, equipment, or other property necessary or convenient to carry out the objects, purposes, or powers of the district. The total amount of bonds issued and outstanding shall not exceed 1 percent of the assessed value of the taxable property of the district as shown by the last equalized assessment roll of the County of Santa Cruz. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)

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