Bill > AB769

This bill modifies several provisions related to regional park and open-space districts, with key changes focusing on board compensation, administrative roles, land conveyance, and operational procedures. Specifically, the bill allows board members to receive up to $1,000 monthly compensation, with an automatic 5% annual increase unless waived by the board, and provides more flexibility in board-appointed officer roles and consolidation. The bill adjusts land conveyance rules by requiring voter consent only for leases exceeding 50 years (increased from 25 years) and allows park districts like the East Bay Regional Park District to exchange up to 80 acres of land annually, with a two-thirds board vote instead of a unanimous vote. Additionally, the bill modifies procurement procedures by requiring bid notices to be published on the district's website instead of in local newspapers and allows general managers in districts with populations over 200,000 to bind the district for equipment and material purchases within specified limits. The legislation also makes several technical changes, such as updating gender-neutral language and repealing certain existing provisions, with a specific focus on providing unique operational flexibility for the East Bay Regional Park District.

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