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San Diego County Code of Administrative Ordinances
SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDINANCES
County Officials
PREFACE
ARTICLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS*
ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS*
ARTICLE III GENERAL RULES*
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*
SEC. 90. RECOGNITION OF DEPARTMENT.
SEC. 90.1. RECOGNITION OF AUDITOR & CONTROLLER.
SEC. 90.2. DUTIES OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/ AUDITOR & CONTROLLER.
SEC. 90.3. DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/ AUDITOR & CONTROLLER TO APPOINT PERSONNEL.
SEC. 90.4. DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/ AUDITOR & CONTROLLER TO PREPARE BUDGET AND SUPERVISE EXPENDITURES.
SEC. 91. AUDITING FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT.
SEC. 91.1. PREPARATION AND FILING OF ANNUAL INVENTORY.
SEC. 91.2. ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCEPTANCE AND RECEIPTING OF INVENTORIES.
SEC. 91.3. NON-PAYMENT FOR FAILURE TO FILE INVENTORY OR FINANCIAL REPORTS.
SEC. 91.4. COPY OF SPECIAL DISTRICT AUDITS PROVIDED TO GRAND JURY.
SEC. 91.5. AUDITOR AND CONTROLLER RECORDS AND REPORTS.
SEC. 91.6. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 91.7. DEPOSITS.
SEC. 91.8. ESTABLISHMENT, INCREASE, REDUCTION OR DISCONTINUANCE OF REVOLVING FUNDS.
SEC. 92. REVENUE AND RECOVERY FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT.
SEC. 93. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.1. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.1.1. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.2. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.3. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.4. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.5. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.6. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.7. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.8. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.9. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.10. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.11. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.12. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.13. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.14. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.15. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.16. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.17. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.18. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.19. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.20. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.21. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.22. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.23. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.24. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.25. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.26. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 93.27. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 94. FEES.
SEC. 94.1. FEE FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY TAX FILES.
SEC. 94.2. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 94.3. [RESERVED.]
SEC. 94.4. [RESERVED.]
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 CODE OF REGULATORY ORDINANCES
COUNTY OFFICIALS
PREFACE
TITLE 1 GENERAL REGULATIONS*
TITLE 2 LICENSES, BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND BUSINESS TAXES*
TITLE 3 PUBLIC SAFETY, MORALS AND WELFARE*
TITLE 4 PUBLIC PROPERTY*
TITLE 5 REGULATION OF BUILDINGS, MOBILEHOME AND SPECIAL OCCUPANCY PARKS AND TRAILER COACHES*
TITLE 6 HEALTH AND SANITATION*
TITLE 7 HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFIC*
TITLE 8 ZONING AND LAND USE REGULATIONS*
TITLE 9 CONSTRUCTION CODES AND FIRE CODE*
CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE
STATE LAW REFERENCE TABLE
San Diego County Board Policies
County Policies COVER
SECTION A - GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
SECTION B - FINANCE, ACCOUNTING AND PURCHASING
SECTION C - PERSONNEL
SECTION D - TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION
SECTION E - WELFARE AND CHARITIES
SECTION F - PROPERTY, LAND AND BUILDINGS
SECTION G - COUNTY FACILITIES
SECTION H - EQUIPMENT
SECTION I - PLANNING AND LAND USE
SECTION J - ROADS STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
SECTION K - MISCELLANEOUS
SECTION L - LAW ENFORCEMENT
SECTION M - LEGISLATIVE
SEC. 90.   RECOGNITION OF DEPARTMENT.
   There is in the County a Department of Auditor and Controller, hereafter in this Article referred to as the Department, under the supervision of the Auditor & Controller.
(Added by Ord. No. 8443 (N.S.), effective 9-15-94; amended by Ord. No. 9629 (N.S.), effective 4-15-04; amended by Ord. No. 10184 (N.S.), effective 1-5-12; amended by Ord. No. 10315 (N.S.), effective 2-6-14; amended by Ord. No. 10635 (N.S.), effective 12-19-19)
SEC. 90.1.   RECOGNITION OF AUDITOR & CONTROLLER.
   There is in the County a Department of Auditor and Controller, hereafter in this Article referred to as the Department, under the supervision of the Auditor & Controller.
(Added by Ord. No. 8443 (N.S.), effective 9-15-94; amended by Ord. No. 9629 (N.S.), effective 4-15-04; amended by Ord. No. 10184 (N.S.), effective 1-5-12; amended by Ord. No. 10315 (N.S.), effective 2-6-14; amended by Ord. No. 10635 (N.S.), effective 12-19-19)
SEC. 90.2.    DUTIES OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/ AUDITOR & CONTROLLER.
   The Auditor & Controller shall act under the supervision of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and shall exercise general supervision of all functions of the Department and shall enforce such rules and regulations as are prescribed and approved by the Board of Supervisors.
(Added by Ord. No. 8443 (N.S.), effective 9-15-94; amended by Ord. No. 9629 (N.S.), effective 4-15-04; amended by Ord. No. 10184 (N.S.), effective 1-5-12; amended by Ord. No. 10315 (N.S.), effective 2-6-14; amended by Ord. No. 10635 (N.S.), effective 12-19-19; amended by Ord. 10916 (N.S.), effective 10-10-24)
SEC. 90.3.    DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/ AUDITOR & CONTROLLER TO APPOINT PERSONNEL.
   The Auditor & Controller shall appoint and employ such personnel as may be necessary to conduct the business of the Department. All appointments and employments made by the Auditor & Controller shall be in accordance with the provisions of the County Charter, Civil Service Rules and County ordinances.
(Added by Ord. No. 8443 (N.S.), effective 9-15-94; amended by Ord. No. 9629 (N.S.), effective 4-15-04; amended by Ord. No. 10184 (N.S.), effective 1-5-12; amended by Ord. No. 10315 (N.S.), effective 2-6-14; amended by Ord. No. 10635 (N.S.), effective 12-19-19; amended by Ord. 10916 (N.S.), effective 10-10-24)
SEC. 90.4.    DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/ AUDITOR & CONTROLLER TO PREPARE BUDGET AND SUPERVISE EXPENDITURES.
   The Auditor & Controller shall prepare and submit to the Chief Administrative Officer the required annual itemized estimates of the expenditures and revenues for the Department. The Auditor & Controller shall supervise the expenditure of all funds allocated to the Department.
(Added by Ord. No. 8443 (N.S.), effective 9-15-94; amended by Ord. No. 9629 (N.S.), effective 4-15-04; amended by Ord. No. 10184 (N.S.), effective 1-5-12; amended by Ord. No. 10315 (N.S.), effective 2-6-14; amended by Ord. No. 10635 (N.S.), effective 12-19-19; amended by Ord. 10916 (N.S.), effective 10-10-24)
SEC. 91.   AUDITING FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT.
   The Auditor & Controller is the chief accounting officer of the County and shall perform all accounting and auditing duties assigned by the County Charter and general law.
(Added by Ord. No. 8443 (N.S.), effective 9-15-94; amended by Ord. No. 9629 (N.S.), effective 4-15-04; amended by Ord. No. 10184 (N.S.), effective 1-5-12; amended by Ord. No. 10315 (N.S.), effective 2-6-14; amended by Ord. No. 10576 (N.S.), effective 12-13-18; amended by Ord. No. 10635 (N.S.), effective 12-19-19)
SEC. 91.1.   PREPARATION AND FILING OF ANNUAL INVENTORY.
   Each officer or person required by Section 24051 of the Government Code to file an inventory shall file such inventory annually or at such interval as prescribed by the Auditor & Controller, but in no case in excess of three years. The inventory shall be filed with the Auditor & Controller. Three separate inventories shall be prepared in three sections: the Materials and Supplies Inventory, Minor Equipment Inventory and Capital Assets Inventory. The Materials and Supplies Inventory shall show all such county property for inventories exceeding an established threshold, determined by the Auditor & Controller, in the person's possession or charge at the close of business on May 31 for off-line inventories and June 30 for on-line inventories. The Materials and Supplies Inventory shall be filed annually on June 30, for fiscal year ending on that date. The Minor Equipment Inventory and Capital Assets Inventory shall show all such county property in the person's possession or charge at the close of business date established by the Auditor & Controller and shall be filed biennially.
(Added by Ord. No. 8443 (N.S.), effective 9-15-94; amended by Ord. No. 9629 (N.S.), effective 4-15-04; amended by Ord. No. 10184 (N.S.), effective 1-5-12; amended by Ord. No. 10315 (N.S.), effective 2-6-14; amended by Ord. No. 10576 (N.S.), effective 12-13-18; amended by Ord. No. 10635 (N.S.), effective 12-19-19)

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