Article 1. Corporate Powers of California Public Utilities Code >> Division 10. >> Part 15. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 1.
The district has perpetual succession and may adopt a seal
and alter it at its pleasure.
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.
All claims for money or damages against the district are
governed by Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1 of
the Government Code except as provided therein, or by other statutes
or regulations expressly applicable thereto.
The district may levy and collect, or cause to be
collected, taxes for any lawful purpose, as provided by law.
Except as otherwise provided in this part, district
elections shall be called, held, and conducted as provided by law for
county elections.