66540.12. (a) The authority shall be governed by a board composed of five members, as follows: (1) Three members shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The Governor shall make the initial appointment of these members of the board no later than January 11, 2008. (2) One member shall be appointed by the […]
66540.13. A member may be removed only for cause or incapacity and only by the appointing authority. (Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 734, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008.)
66540.14. A member may be reappointed to serve additional terms. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 734, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008.)
66540.15. The board members shall serve without compensation, but shall receive reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in connection with the performance of their duties. However, in lieu of this reimbursement for attendance at board meetings, each member of the board may receive a per diem of one hundred dollars ($100), but not to […]
66540.16. (a) The board shall have the power to appoint all of the following officers of the authority: (1) Executive director. (2) General counsel. (3) Chief financial officer. (b) The executive director shall be responsible for operation, maintenance, financing, and planning functions, within the policy guidelines established by the board. The executive director shall prepare and submit an annual budget […]
66540.17. The board may do all of the following: (a) Create committees from its membership. (b) Appoint advisory committees from other interested public and private groups. (c) Contract for or employ any professional services required by the authority or for the performance of work and services which in the board’s opinion cannot satisfactorily be performed by its officers […]
66540.18. (a) The chair of the board shall do all of the following: (1) Prepare the agenda for each meeting of the board. (2) Preside over all meetings of the board, including, but not limited to, setting the dates and times of meetings, declaring the opening and closing of each proceeding of the board, ruling on points of […]
66540.19. (a) The time and place of the first meeting of the board shall be at a time and place within the bay area region fixed by the chair of the board, but no later than April 1, 2008. (b) After the first meeting described in subdivision (a), the board shall hold meetings at times and places […]
66540.20. The board is the legislative body of the authority and, consistent with the provisions of this title, shall determine all questions of authority policy. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 734, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008.)
66540.21. The board shall determine what water transportation services facilities should be acquired or constructed for the common benefit of the bay area region as a whole. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 734, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008.)
66540.22. (a) The board shall supervise and regulate every water transportation services facility owned, operated, maintained, or controlled by the authority, including the establishment of rates, rentals, charges, and classifications, and the making and enforcement of rules, regulations, contracts, practices, and schedules, for or in connection with any transportation facility owned, operated, or controlled by the […]
66540.23. (a) The board may act either by ordinance or resolution in order to regulate the authority and undertake all acts necessary and convenient for the exercise of the authority’s powers. (b) The board may adopt and enforce rules and regulations for the administration, maintenance, operation, and use of the authority’s facilities and services, including, but not […]
66540.24. (a) Three members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting any business of the board. (b) Except as otherwise specifically provided to the contrary in this title, a recorded majority vote of the total authorized membership of the board is required on each action. (Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 387, Sec. […]
66540.25. The authority may do any and all things necessary to carry out the purposes of this title. (Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 734, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008.)
