Legal Authority:

Established by Board of Supervisors Resolution of January 20, 1930, and membership of the Board of Trustees was increased by Board of Supervisors Resolution of July 18, 1961, pursuant to Section 8950 of the California Health and Safety Code.

Membership Qualifications:

Five (5) trustees appointed by the Board of Supervisors from electors residing within the district.

Term:

Four-year staggered term.

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:

Westside Cemetery District Office 440 Bob Hampton Road Taft, CA Third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M.

Compensation:

Necessary expenses for actual traveling in connection with meetings or business of the board of trustees shall be allowed and paid.

Ethics Training:

Pursuant to State law, on or after January 1, 2006, 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:

West Side Cemetery District
440 Bob Hampton Road
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-4505

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