2009 California Water Code - Section 39080-39082 :: Article 1. Powers And Duties

39080.  The department shall have the powers and duties conferred
upon it by this division and further powers and authority necessary
to enable it to fully perform the duties imposed upon it by this
division, including the employment of any assistants it deems
necessary, and the fixing of their compensation. The compensation of
assistants and the cost and expense of all work done by the
department pursuant to this division shall be paid by the district as
provided in this division for payment of other expenses of the
district.

39081.  The department shall give information, so far as may be
practicable, to persons contemplating the formation of a district.

39082.  Whenever the department deems it in the public interest that
preliminary surveys and field investigations of proposed district
projects shall be made at the expense of the State the department
shall make the surveys and investigation and prepare a report thereof
which shall be kept on file in its office.