Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title A — GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATION›Division A34 — GENERAL SERVICES AGENCY
Santa Clara County Municipal Code Ch. I In General
Santa Clara County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Santa Clara County
Cite as: Santa Clara County Municipal Code Chapter I · Text as of 2026-10-04
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Editor's note— Section 5 of Ord. No. NS-300.393, enacted Mar. 26, 1985, repealed Ch. I, §§ A34-1—A34-9; and § 7.1 enacted a new Ch. I, §§ A34-1—A34-9. Prior to its repeal, the chapter was derived from Ord. No. NS-300.323, Ord. No. NS-300.269, Ord. No. NS-300.357, and Ord. No. NS-300.367.
Sec. A34-1. - Department [Agency] recognized.¶
There is in the County the General Services Agency, hereinafter referred to in this division as "Agency."
(Ord. No. NS-300.393, § 7, 3-26-85)
Sec. A34-2. - Agency Director.¶
There is in the Agency the position of Director of the General Services Agency.
(Ord. No. NS-300.393, § 7, 3-26-85)
Sec. A34-3. - Appointment of Director.¶
The Director shall be appointed by the County Executive in accordance with the provisions of the Charter. The Director is the executive officer of the Agency and is under the supervision of the County Executive. The Director represents and acts for the County Executive in directing and coordinating the functions assigned to the Agency.
(Ord. No. NS-300.393, § 7, 3-26-85)
Sec. A34-4. - Director's personnel authority.¶
Subject to the provisions of the Charter and this Code, the Director shall have power to appoint, supervise, suspend or remove all assistants, deputies, clerks and other employees.
(Ord. No. NS-300.393, § 7, 3-26-85)
Sec. A34-5. - Administrative powers.¶
The Director shall have administrative control over the Agency and shall be responsible for the preparation of the budget. The Director shall have budgetary control over all matters pertaining to the Agency.
(Ord. No. NS-300.393, § 7, 3-26-85)
Sec. A34-6. - Rights of entry and encroachment permits.¶
The Director is authorized to grant rights of entry and encroachment permits affecting any and all County lands except streets or highways. Any such encroachment permit so issued shall be issued in accordance with and shall be subject to the provisions of Sections B17-18 through B17-61 of Chapter II, Division B17, except that the Director of the General Services Agency and not the Director of the Transportation Agency shall be the responsible County officer.
(Ord. No. NS-300.393, § 7, 3-26-85)
Secs. A34-7—A34-9. - Reserved.¶
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