In the application of those acts to proceedings under this part, the terms used in those acts shall have the following meanings:

(a) “City council” and “council” mean board.

Terms Used In California Water Code 56101

  • County: includes city and county. See California Water Code 14
  • District: as used in this part means any county drainage district formed pursuant to this part or pursuant to any law which it supersedes. See California Water Code 56001
  • Person: means any person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, corporation, limited liability company, or company. See California Water Code 19

(b) “City” and “municipality” mean district.

(c) “Clerk” and “city clerk” mean secretary.

(d) “Superintendent of streets,” “street superintendent,” and “city engineer” mean the engineer of the district, or any other person appointed to perform such duties.

(e) “Tax collector” means county tax collector.

(f) “Treasurer” and “city treasurer” mean any person or official who has charge of and makes payment of the funds of the district.

(g) “Right of way” means any parcel of land through which a right of way has been granted to the district for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a sewer.

(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1232.)