Legal Authority:

Established by Board of Supervisors Resolution of November 27, 1950, pursuant to Chapter 6, Paragraph 8950 of the California Health and Safety Code; Board action on January 30, 2001 increased the number of trustees from three to five.

Membership Qualifications:

The district shall be governed by and managed for five (5) trustees as specified in the petition for the formation of the district. The trustees shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors from electors residing within the district.

Term:

Four-year staggered term and until appointment and qualifications of successors.

Duties:

It shall be the responsibility of the District to govern and manage the affairs of the District, guided by laws and regulations as set forth by the California Health and Safety Code and by regulations that are promulgated by the Kern County Board of Supervisors.

Meeting Place and Time:

Cemetery office 8441 Burlando Road Wofford Heights, CA Second Tuesday of every other month, beginning March of 2013, at 1:00 P.M. There will also be a special budget meeting in June.

Compensation:

Trustees shall be paid $50 each meeting. Expenses for actual traveling in connection with meetings or business of board of trustees shall be allowed and paid.

Ethics Training:

Pursuant to State law, any person newly appointed shall successfully complete a course in ethics training approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission and Attorney General. Each member is required to complete this training every two years.

Contact:

Kern River Valley Public Cemetery District
P.O. Box 215, 8441 Burlando Road
Wofford Heights, CA 93285
(760) 376-2189
manager.krvc@aol.com

Required Documents/Training:

• Loyalty Oath required
• Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests) required; filed with Clerk of the Board
• Ethics training required; training provided by Agency