CA SB858

Authorizes county boards of supervisors to use electronic or digital signatures (in addition to facsimile signatures) for the chairperson on official papers, documents, and instruments, with such signatures having the same legal force as personal signatures

Adds Kern County and Nevada County to the list of counties authorized to appoint a separate registrar of voters rather than having the county clerk serve as ex officio registrar

Extends the maximum maturity period for local agency investments in prime quality commercial paper from 270 days to 397 days

Clarifies that the Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District's $4,000 competitive bidding threshold applies specifically to furnishing materials and supplies for work of improvement or repair, and removes emergency contracting authority provisions

Specifies that persons appointed to fill vacancies on municipal utility district boards hold office until the person elected at the next district general election has qualified and taken office