Article 2. Other Officers And Employees of California Water Code >> Division 19. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 2.

The treasurer of the county in which a district is located shall be the treasurer of the district. The tax collector of the county in which a district is located shall be the tax collector of the district. The auditor of the county in which a district is located shall be the auditor of the district. The assessor of the county in which a district is located shall be the assessor of the district.

The treasurer, tax collector, auditor, and assessor shall each enter into a bond to the district in an amount to be determined by the board of directors for the faithful performance of their official duties and they shall be filed with the board of directors. The premiums for the surety bonds required from the treasurer, tax collector, auditor and assessor shall be paid by the district.

The directors may appoint a district engineer. The construction or repair of any levees or associated works shall be under the direction, and to the satisfaction, of the engineer of the district and shall be subject to the approval of the board.

The directors shall have the power to employ an attorney or attorneys for the purpose of advising them or advising other officers of the district and to prosecute or defend actions brought by or against the district, or any of its officers relative to district matters.