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Title II — ADMINISTRATION

Humboldt County Municipal Code Ch. 6.5 Office of County Surveyor

Humboldt County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Humboldt County

Cite as: Humboldt County Municipal Code Chapter 6.5 · Text as of 2026-10-04

Sections: Establishment of the Office of the County Surveyor. Appointment and Supervision. Qualifications. Duties. References to County Surveyor. 246.5-1. Establishment of the Office of the County Surveyor. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 27550 of the Government Code of the State of California, the Office of County Surveyor of the County of Humboldt is hereby made an appointive office. (Ord. 2413, § 3, 4/14/2009) 246.5-2. Appointment and Supervision. The County Surveyor shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors and shall serve at the will of the Board of Supervisors. The County Surveyor shall be under the supervision and direction of the County Director of Public Works. (Ord. 2413, § 3, 4/14/2009)

246.5-3. Qualifications. The County Surveyor shall meet the qualifications set by law for the Office of County Surveyor. (Ord. 2413, § 3, 4/ 14/2009) 246.5-4. Duties. The County Surveyor shall perform all duties required or authorized to be performed by a County Surveyor under the laws of the State of California and the County Code. The County Surveyor may delegate to others the duties and authority of the County Surveyor, provided that the person(s) meets the qualifications in Section 246.5-3. When the laws of the State of California permit a duty to be performed by the County Surveyor or the Public Works Director/Road Commissioner, such duty shall be performed by the Public Works Director/Road Commissioner, who may delegate such duty to the County Surveyor. (Ord. 2413, § 3, 4/14/2009) 246.5-5. References to County Surveyor. In every case in which the County Code or any uncodified ordinance of the County refers to the “County Surveyor,” or imposes any duties on or grants any powers to such specified officer, such reference shall be deemed to be a reference to the Office of the County Surveyor of the County of Humboldt. (Ord. 2413, § 3, 4/14/2009) § 247-1. § 247-2. § 247-3.

§ 247-4. CHAPTER 7

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