§ 31476

(a) At least 30 days prior to setting the initial toll rates for a project, and thereafter when adjustments to the toll rates are proposed, the board shall provide a public comment period regarding the proposed rates. The board shall also take public testimony at one or more public meetings during this time period.

(b) The expenditure plan for toll revenues shall be updated and approved by the board on an annual basis beginning on July 1 following implementation of a toll. Approval of the initial and annual expenditure plan shall take place at a public meeting held by the board following a notice of at least 30 days to the public.

(c) Collection of tolls on a project financed with bond revenues shall cease following repayment of the bonds and other project costs in full unless an extension of the time for toll collection is approved by a two-thirds vote of the board at a public meeting following a notice of at least 30 days to the public.

(d) The board shall arrange for a postaudit of the revenues expended pursuant to this chapter to be made at least annually by a certified public accountant.

(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 720, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2009.)