Article 2. Form And Content of California Public Utilities Code >> Division 10. >> Part 13. >> Chapter 8. >> Article 2.

If the board has appointed a treasurer of the district pursuant to Section 101166, then the word "treasurer" as used in this chapter shall refer to such treasurer of the district so appointed. If the board has not so appointed a treasurer of the district, then the word "treasurer" as used in this chapter shall refer to the county treasurer.

Bonds authorized by this chapter shall mature serially in amounts to be fixed by the board, except that payment shall begin not later than 10 years from the date thereof and shall be completed in not more than 50 years from that date. The board may divide any issue of bonds authorized pursuant to this chapter into two or more series, and may fix different dates of issuance and different maturity dates for the bonds of each series. The bonds of each series shall mature serially in amounts to be fixed by the board, and the board shall fix a date not more than 10 years from the date of issuance of each series for the earliest maturity of such series, and shall fix a date not more than 50 years from the date of issuance of each series for the final maturity of such series. Pending the actual issuance or delivery of bonds, a district may issue temporary or interim bonds, certificates, or receipts, of any denomination whatsoever, with or without coupon, and in such form as may be prescribed by the board, to be exchanged for definite bonds when ready for delivery.

The bonds shall be issued in such denominations as the board shall determine and shall be payable on the day and at the place or places fixed in the bonds, and with interest at the rate specified therein, payable semiannually or annually the first year and semiannually thereafter.

The board may, at any time prior to the issuance and sale of any bonds, provide for the call and redemption of any or all of the bonds on any interest payment date prior to their fixed maturity at not exceeding the par value and accrued interest plus a premium of not exceeding 5 percent upon the principal amount of the bonds, in which event the call price fixed by the board shall be set forth on the face of the bond. Notice of such redemption shall be published pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code. The first publication shall be not more than 60 and not less than 30 days prior to the date fixed for redemption. After the date fixed for such redemption, interest on the bonds thereafter shall cease.

The bonds shall be signed by the president of the board or by such officer of the district as the board shall by resolution authorize and designate for that purpose. They shall also be signed by the treasurer, and be countersigned by the secretary. The coupons of the bonds shall be numbered consecutively and be signed by the treasurer. All signatures and countersignatures, except one of the signatures or countersignatures on the bonds, may be printed, lithographed, or engraved. If any officer whose signature or countersignature appears on the bonds or coupons ceases to be such officer before the delivery of the bonds to the purchaser, the signature or countersignature is nevertheless valid and sufficient for all purposes as if he had remained in office until the delivery of the bonds.