Bill > SB858

This bill is an omnibus local government legislation that makes several technical amendments to various California government codes. The bill allows county boards of supervisors and city councils to use electronic and digital signatures on official documents, removing previous restrictions that required resolution-based authorization for facsimile signatures. It extends the maximum maturity period for commercial paper investments from 270 to 397 days, expands the list of counties where boards of supervisors can appoint a registrar of voters to include Kern and Nevada counties, and modifies procedures for filling vacancies on municipal utility district boards by requiring appointed board members to serve until an elected replacement is qualified. The bill also makes changes to contracting procedures for the Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District, specifically removing emergency contracting provisions. The legislation aims to streamline local government operations, reduce administrative barriers, and provide more flexibility in signature and investment practices. The bill's authors explicitly state their intent to combine multiple minor, non-controversial statutory changes related to local government into a single, efficient measure, with the goal of improving governmental efficiency and reducing legislative costs.

Government Affairs, Justice

Local Government (Senate)

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