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PREFACE
ARTICLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS*
ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS*
ARTICLE III GENERAL RULES*
SEC. 50. GENERAL RULES.
SEC. 51. POWERS AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS.
SEC. 51.5. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY REGARDING ONSHORE OIL AND NATURAL GAS SUPPORT FACILITIES.
SEC. 52. APPOINTMENTS AND REMOVAL.
SEC. 52.5. [NOMINATIONS.]
SEC. 53. RESIGNATIONS.
SEC. 54. DISQUALIFICATION FROM COUNTY EMPLOYMENT, UNCLASSIFIED PERSONNEL.
SEC. 55. PREPARATION OF PAYROLLS.
SEC. 55.1. CERTIFICATION OF FINAL CLAIMS.
SEC. 56. LEAVES OF ABSENCE, UNCLASSIFIED PERSONNEL.
SEC. 57. HOLIDAYS / OFFICE HOURS.
SEC. 58. OFFICE HOURS FOR BRANCH OFFICES.
SEC. 59.
SEC. 60. ACCIDENT AND INJURY REPORTS.
SEC. 60.1. ACCIDENTS INVOLVING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
SEC. 60.2. DUTY OF OFFICER AND EMPLOYEES RE ACCIDENTS.
SEC. 60.3. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 60.4. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 61. RECEIPTS.
SEC. 62. PUBLIC RECORDS.
SEC. 62.1. PUBLIC RECORDS -- COPIES.
SEC. 62.3. PUBLIC RECORDS -- LIST OF EMPLOYEE INFORMATION.
SEC. 63. PUBLICATION OF REGULATORY LAWS.
SEC. 64. PROHIBITION ON USE OF ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES IN AND AROUND COUNTY FACILITIES, COUNTY PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND OTHER LOCATIONS.
SEC. 65. LOST OR ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY.
SEC. 66. ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS.
SEC. 66.1. SHERIFF'S ASSET FORFEITURE PROGRAM.
SEC. 66.2. DISTRICT ATTORNEY ASSET FORFEITURE PROGRAM.
SEC. 66.3. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 66.4. CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER FORFEITURE PROGRAM.
SEC. 67. PROHIBITED CONTRACTS.
SEC. 68. SUBPOENAS.
SEC. 69. DISCHARGE FROM ACCOUNTABILITY FOR COLLECTION OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE.
SEC. 70. CASH DIFFERENCE AND OVERAGE FUNDS.
SEC. 71. DUPLICATE WARRANT.
SEC. 71.1. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE WARRANTS.
SEC. 72. REPORTS BY COUNTY OFFICERS ON AUDITS AND GRAND JURY REPORTS.
SEC. 73. ACQUISITION OF INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY BY PURCHASE OR GIFT.
SEC. 73.1. ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY BY LEASE OR LICENSE.
SEC. 73.2. DISPOSITION OF COUNTY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY.
SEC. 73.3. SUMMARY VACATION.
SEC. 73.4. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 73.5. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 73.6. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 73.7. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 73.8. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 73.9. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 73.10. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS FOR COUNTY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
SEC. 73.11. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS FOR WORKERS ON COUNTY-OWNED LEASED PROPERTY.
SEC. 73.12. LIMITATIONS OF SCOPE OF SECTIONS 73.10 & 73.11.
SEC. 73.13. VIOLATIONS.
SEC. 73.14. SEVERABILITY.
SEC. 74. MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE.
SEC. 74.1. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 74.2. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 74.3. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 75. REVOLVING CASH TRUST FUNDS.
SEC. 76. ACCEPTANCE OF NEGOTIABLE PAPER AND CREDIT CARDS.
SEC. 76.1. FEE FOR RETURNED CHECKS.
SEC. 77. TUITION REFUND.
SEC. 77.1. REPAYMENT OF SPECIALIZED TRAINING EXPENSES.
SEC. 77.2. OFF DUTY RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL OR ATHLETIC ACTIVITY AS WORK RELATED DUTY PROHIBITED.
SEC. 77.5. OFF DUTY RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL OR ATHLETIC ACTIVITY AS WORK RELATED DUTY PROHIBITED.
SEC. 78. [ACTIVITY PROHIBITED; PENAL PROVISIONS.]
SEC. 79. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
SEC. 79.1. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF EMPLOYEES’ PERSONAL PROPERTY.
SEC. 79.2. [AVAILABILITY OF BOOKS, RECORDS.]
SEC. 80. IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL OF MINOR EQUIPMENT AND CAPITAL ASSETS OTHER THAN REAL PROPERTY.
SEC. 81. CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 81.5. ADVERTISING ON COUNTY PROPERTY.
SEC. 81.6. VIOLATIONS - ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES.
ARTICLE IIIa ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR AGING AND INDEPENDENCE SERVICES*
ARTICLE IIIb COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY*
ARTICLE IIIc PAST GRAND JURORS ASSOCIATION IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE IIIj AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM*
ARTICLE IIIk AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM FOR VENDORS*
ARTICLE III l AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ADVISORY BOARD*
ARTICLE IIIm AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM -- EMPLOYMENT*
ARTICLE IIIn SAN DIEGO COUNTY COMMITTEE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES*
ARTICLE IIIo COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL*
ARTICLE IIIp FIRST 5 COMMISSION OF SAN DIEGO*
ARTICLE IIIq SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS PRACTICES REVIEW COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE IIIr REGIONAL SECURITY COMMISSION*
ARTICLE IIIs NORTH COUNTY GANG COMMISSION*
ARTICLE IIIt POLINSKY CHILDREN’S CENTER ADVISORY BOARD*
ARTICLE IIIu SAN DIEGO SEX OFFENDER MANAGEMENT COUNCIL*
ARTICLE IIIv CHILD AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING ADVISORY BOARD*
ARTICLE IIIw ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
ARTICLE IV SAN DIEGO COUNTY COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS*
ARTICLE IV-A ASSESSOR / RECORDER / COUNTY CLERK*
ARTICLE IV-B ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD*
ARTICLE IV-C ASSESSMENT HEARING OFFICER*
ARTICLE V AUDITOR AND CONTROLLER*
ARTICLE V-A PROCESSING AND CERTIFICATION OF ROUTINE CLAIMS*
ARTICLE VI BOUNDARY CHANGES*
ARTICLE VII BUDGET AND FINANCIAL PROCEDURES AND APPROPRIATION, REVENUE AND STAFFING LIMITATIONS*
ARTICLE VIIa TEMPORARY TRANSFERS OF FUNDS TO SPECIFIED AGENCIES WITHIN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO*
ARTICLE VIII CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER*
ARTICLE IX OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL*
ARTICLE X CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY*
ARTICLE X-A CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS*
ARTICLE XI DEPARTMENT OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER*
ARTICLE XII COUNTY CLERK*
ARTICLE XII-A COUNTY LIBRARIAN*
ARTICLE XII-B DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - WEIGHTS AND MEASURES*
ARTICLE XII-C CITY/COUNTY TASK FORCE ON AGRICULTURAL/URBAN ISSUES AND PESTICIDES*
ARTICLE XII-D DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES*
ARTICLE XII-E PESTICIDE TASK FORCE*
ARTICLE XII-F COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE**
ARTICLE XIII-A DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND RECOVERY*
ARTICLE XIII-B DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES*
ARTICLE XIV JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION COMMISSION*
ARTICLE XV HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY*
ARTICLE XV-AA SAN DIEGO COUNTY EYE GNAT ABATEMENT APPEALS BOARD*
ARTICLE XV-A SAN DIEGO COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD*
ARTICLE XV-B HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHARGES AND FEES*
ARTICLE XV-C GENERAL RELIEF PROGRAM*
ARTICLE XVI CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COUNCIL*
ARTICLE XVI-A ADVISORY BOARDS*
ARTICLE XVI-B SAN DIEGO COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE XVI-C SAN DIEGO COUNTY FISH AND WILDLIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION*
ARTICLE XVI-D SAN DIEGO COUNTY PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE XVI-E LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ZONE NO. 2 - JULIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE XVII SAN DIEGO COUNTY FOSTER CARE SERVICES COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE XVII-A SAN DIEGO COUNTY CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS QUINCENTENARY COMMISSION*
ARTICLE XVII-B SAN DIEGO COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION*
ARTICLE XVII-C EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MANAGEMENT OFFICE*
ARTICLE XVII-D WHISTLE BLOWER PROTECTION PROCEDURE; ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WHISTLE BLOWER COMMISSION*
ARTICLE XVII-E SAN DIEGO COUNTY TECHNOLOGY OFFICE*
ARTICLE XVII-F SAN DIEGO COUNTY EVALUATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE XVIII CITIZENS LAW ENFORCEMENT REVIEW BOARD*
ARTICLE XVIIIa GRAZING ADVISORY BOARD*
ARTICLE XIX ADULT INSTITUTIONS*
ARTICLE XIXa YOUTH CORRECTION CENTER*
ARTICLE XX FEES AND CHARGES*
ARTICLE XXA JUVENILE FACILITIES*
ARTICLE XXI INTERGOVERNMENTAL REPRESENTATION*
ARTICLE XXIa RULES OF CONDUCT AND PROCEDURE FOR PLANNING AND ZONING PROCESS*
ARTICLE XXIb PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW BOARD*
ARTICLE XXII DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES*
ARTICLE XXIIa OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR AND PUBLIC GUARDIAN*
ARTICLE XXIIb DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES*
ARTICLE XXIIc DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SERVICES*
ARTICLE XXIII DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING*
ARTICLE XXIIIa RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK*
ARTICLE XXIV PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT*
ARTICLE XXIV-A REGISTRAR OF VOTERS*
ARTICLE XXV SHERIFF*
ARTICLE XXVI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS*
ARTICLE XXVIa OUT-OF-COUNTY/IN-COUNTY BUSINESS*
ARTICLE XXVId LIMITATIONS ON MAKING GIFTS AND PROVIDING MEALS OR BEVERAGES*
ARTICLE XXVIe REIMBURSEMENTS AND ALLOWANCES*
ARTICLE XXVII BOARD OF SUPERVISORS*
ARTICLE XXVIII COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE*
ARTICLE XXVIIIa CODE OF ETHICS*
ARTICLE XXVIIId CONFLICT OF INTEREST INVOLVING FUNDING OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS*
ARTICLE XXIX [ORDINANCES REPEALED]*
ARTICLE XXX DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES*
ARTICLE XXXI PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AND ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS*
ARTICLE XXXII CABLE TELEVISION REVIEW COMMISSION*
ARTICLE XXXIII COUNTY HEARING OFFICER*
ARTICLE XXXIV COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY*
ARTICLE XXXV NOISE CONTROL HEARING BOARD*
ARTICLE XXXVI LITIGATION*
ARTICLE XXXVII DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC DEFENDER*
ARTICLE XXXVIII DEPARTMENT OF ALTERNATE DEFENSE COUNSEL*
ARTICLE XXXVIII-A DEPARTMENT OF ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER*
ARTICLE XXXIX DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT*
ARTICLE XXXIX-A SAN DIEGO COUNTY HOUSING, INDUSTRIAL AND FINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE XXXIX-B MOBILE HOME ISSUES COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE XL SAN DIEGO COUNTY PALOMAR AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE XLI REMOVAL OF STRIKING EMPLOYEES*
ARTICLE XLI-A COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY*
ARTICLE XLII SAN DIEGO COUNTY INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION*
ARTICLE XLIII SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER (CAC) PARKING LOT AD HOC COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE XLIV SAN DIEGO COUNTY REGIONAL GROWTH AND PLANNING REVIEW TASK FORCE*
ARTICLE XLV TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT*
ARTICLE XLVI SAN DIEGO COUNTY REGIONAL ADVISORY BOARD ON AIDS/HIV*
ARTICLE XLVII SAN DIEGO COUNTY TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION*
ARTICLE XLVIII SAN DIEGO COUNTY MILITARY AND VETERANS ADVISORY COUNCIL*
ARTICLE XLIX SANTA FE VALLEY WORKING GROUP*
ARTICLE L THE TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR ELIGIBILITY AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS*
ARTICLE LI SAN DIEGO COUNTYWIDE MOBILEHOME TASK FORCE*
ARTICLE LIII SAN DIEGO COUNTY EMEK HEFER SISTER COUNTY COMMISSION*
ARTICLE LIV SAN DIEGO COUNTY SOLID WASTE HEARING PANEL*
ARTICLE LV SAN DIEGO COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD*
ARTICLE LVI SAN DIEGO COUNTY ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADVISORY BOARD*
ARTICLE LVII DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND QUALITY*
ARTICLE LIX SAN DIEGO COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD*
ARTICLE LX SAN DIEGO COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY BOARD*
ARTICLE LXI SAN DIEGO COUNTY FALLBROOK AIRPARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE*
ARTICLE LXII OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES*
ARTICLE LXIII PUBLIC SAFETY REALIGNMENT OF 2011*
ARTICLE LXIV DISTRICT ATTORNEY
CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE
STATE LAW REFERENCE TABLE
San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances
San Diego County Board Policies
ARTICLE III GENERAL RULES*
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*Cross reference(s) -- General provisions, Art. I.
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SEC. 50.   GENERAL RULES.
The following rules in this Article shall be general in their nature and shall apply to and govern all offices, departments and institutions, including commissions and boards, in the service of the County, and all officers and employees.
(Amended by Ord. No. 10711 (N.S.), effective 2-11-21)
SEC. 51.   POWERS AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS.
Every County officer, board and commission shall have the powers and perform the duties prescribed by the Charter, State law, this Code and all other ordinances not inconsistent with the Charter or State law.
(Amended by Ord. No. 10711 (N.S.), effective 2-11-21)
Cross reference(s) -- Powers and duties of loss prevention committee, § 138.1.
SEC. 51.5.   LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY REGARDING ONSHORE OIL AND NATURAL GAS SUPPORT FACILITIES.
Notwithstanding the powers prescribed in Section 51 or elsewhere, no County officer, employee, board or commission shall directly or indirectly authorize or permit anywhere in the unincorporated area of the County the construction, operation or maintenance of any facility, including pipelines, used to transport, process, store or refine crude oil or natural gas which was obtained from offshore oil or natural gas drilling or pumping operations within one hundred (100) nautical miles of the coastline of the County of San Diego.
(Added by Ord. No. 7165 (N.S.), effective 8-7-86; amended by Ord. No. 10711 (N.S.), effective 2-11-21)
SEC. 52.   APPOINTMENTS AND REMOVAL.
All appointments made by the Board and all appointments which are required to be ratified or confirmed by the Board shall be by majority vote of said Board. Wherever the Board has the power of removal of any officer or appointee, it shall require a vote of four-fifths (4/5) of the members of the Board except as otherwise provided.
(Amended by Ord. No. 4514 (N.S.), effective 6-26-75, operative 7-1-75; amended by Ord. No. 6165 (N.S.), effective 10-22-81; amended by Ord. No. 10711 (N.S.), effective 2-11-21)
SEC. 52.5.   [NOMINATIONS.]
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code or any resolution, order or other action of the Board of Supervisors, the authority of any organization, entity or person, other than the County, the Board of Supervisors or officers of the County, to appoint any person directly to any advisory board, commission, task force, or other body established by the Board of Supervisors is rescinded and repealed and, after the effective date of this Ordinance, the authority granted to any such organization, entity or person shall be to nominate candidates to the Board of Supervisors for appointment. The Board of Supervisors shall make all such appointments; provided however, that any appointment must be a person who has been nominated by the authorized organization, entity or person. This section shall not apply to advisory boards implementing Board of Supervisors Policy I-1.
(Added by Ord. No. 7450 (N.S.), effective 3-31-88; amended by Ord. No. 10711 (N.S.), effective 2-11-21)
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