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This section defines key terms used in the CalSavers retirement savings title. This section creates the CalSavers Retirement Savings Board and sets rules for how the board, program administrator, and staff must operate. This section creates the CalSavers Retirement Savings Trust, assigns the board to administer it, requires the board to split trust money into a program fund and an administrative fund, and gives the Treasurer and the board investment-related powers. It also caps administrative fund spending at 1% of the total program fund after six years from implementation and exempts certain securities from specified Corporations Code sections. The CalSavers Retirement Savings Program must include one or more payroll deduction IRA arrangements, as determined by the board. The board has broad authority over the trust, including contracts, investments, staff, insurance, cooperation, and rulemaking.

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  1. 51510.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    Each year, by the third Monday in August, the county auditor must send the city legislative body a written statement of property values.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51510. Annually on or before the third Monday in August, the county auditor shall transmit to the city legislative body a written statement, showing separately the total value of all property within the city and the total value of all property in each district or portion of the city in which a different rate of taxation is to be levied. The value shall be ascertained from the assessment books of the county for the year, as equalized and corrected. (Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 645.)
  2. 51511.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    Each year before September 1, the city legislative body must set the tax rate and promptly send the fixed rates to the county auditor.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51511. Annually, before September 1st, the city legislative body shall fix the rate of taxes, or rates of taxes, if different portions or districts require different rates, by determining the percentage of full value on the assessment roll required to raise the revenue authorized by this article, using as a basis the value of the property as assessed and equalized. The rates shall be sufficient to raise the amount fixed by ordinance or resolution and the expense of collection. The city legislative body shall immediately transmit to the county auditor a statement of the rates fixed. (Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1207.)
  3. 51512.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    The county auditor must compute and enter the city tax in the assessment book using the city legislative body’s rates and the assessed value in the book.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51512. The county auditor shall compute and enter in the assessment book the city tax on the property enumerated and assessed as being in the city, using the rates fixed by the city legislative body and the assessed value in the assessment book, at the time and in the manner he computes and enters county taxes. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  4. 51513.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    Taxes levied under this section are collected like county taxes and paid into the county treasury; after the county’s compensation is deducted, the net amount is paid to the city.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51513. The taxes so levied shall be collected at the time and in the manner of county taxes and paid into the county treasury. The net amount of the taxes, after deduction of the county’s compensation for the services of its treasurer, assessor, and tax collector, shall be paid to the city. (Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 209.)
  5. 51514.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    The county compensation for assessing and collecting a city’s taxes must be set by agreement, with caps of 1% on the first $25,000 and 0.25% on amounts above that.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51514. The compensation paid to the county for assessing and collecting taxes for a city shall be fixed by agreement between the board of supervisors and the city legislative body. Not more than 1 percent shall be charged for collecting the first twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), and not more than one-fourth of 1 percent for all sums over that amount. The compensation shall be paid into the county salary fund. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  6. 51515.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    If city treasurer duties have been transferred to the county treasurer, one-fourth of 1 percent must be deducted from the county tax collector’s collections and paid into the county salary fund.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51515. When the duties of the city treasurer have been transferred to the county treasurer, one-fourth of 1 percent shall be deducted from the money collected by the county tax collector as compensation for the services of the county treasurer and paid into the county salary fund. (Amended by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 147.)
  7. 51516.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    If a city has transferred tax assessment and collection, property sold to the city for unpaid taxes may be redeemed under the Revenue and Taxation Code.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51516. When a city has transferred the assessing and collecting of taxes, property which has been sold to the city for nonpayment of taxes may be redeemed pursuant to Part 7, Division 1, of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  8. 51517.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    Unpaid city property taxes are enforced by selling the property under the same manner, timing, and penalties used for county tax nonpayment, and real property sold this way may be redeemed on the same terms as county-tax sale property.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51517. The collection of unpaid taxes levied on property by the city shall be enforced by the sale of the property in the manner, at the time, and upon the penalties, of property sold for nonpayment of county taxes. Real property so sold may be redeemed within the time and upon the terms of property sold for the nonpayment of county taxes. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  9. 51518.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    The county auditor must apportion redemption money to the city based on the share of the city’s tax in the total tax for which the property was sold.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51518. The county auditor shall apportion to the city the money paid for redemption in the proportion which the tax due the city bears to the total tax for which the real property was sold. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  10. 51519.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    A qualifying city may arrange for county officers to take over certain city functions and consolidate city and county offices if the county charter allows it and the county agrees.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51519. When a county charter permits and the county consents, a city governed under general laws or charter permitting the discharge of certain city functions by county officers and which is situated within the county may provide for the consolidation of other county and city offices and the assumption and discharge of the functions of the city by the county officers. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  11. 51520.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    A board of supervisors may, if public interest is found, provide city tax assessment and collection services without charging the city; in certain counties, the county must do so without compensation.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51520. Notwithstanding any provisions of this article relating to compensation paid to the county for assessing and collecting taxes for a city the board of supervisors may, upon a finding of public interest, perform such assessment and collection service for a city without compensation from such city; provided that, in a county having a population of 4,000,000 or more, the county shall perform such assessment and collection service for a city without compensation from such city; provided, further, that, in any county in which all cities agree to use of the county assessment roll and agree to permit the county to perform such assessment and collection functions, the county shall perform such assessment and collection services for the cities without compensation from such cities. (Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1479.)
  12. 51521.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    Money collected from delinquent taxes of a general law city must be paid to the city after the county’s compensation is deducted.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [51500 - 51521] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51521. When delinquent taxes of a general law city, with costs and penalties, have been paid to the county treasurer, the money collected, including, if authorized by the board of supervisors as a matter of general county policy, the costs and penalties on such delinquent taxes, shall be paid to the city, after deduction of the county’s compensation. (Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 209.)
  13. 51540.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    For this article, “city” means a city governed under a freeholders’ charter.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51540. As used in this article, “city” means a city governed under a freeholders’ charter. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  14. 51541.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    This section allows county officers in the city’s county to perform the duties of certain city officers as an alternative method.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51541. This article provides an alternative method by which the duties of city officers designated in this article may be performed by officers of the county in which the city is situated. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  15. 51542.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    If a city charter or authorized ordinance says so, designated county officers must carry out certain city government tax functions.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51542. When the city charter or a city ordinance authorized by the charter provides, the county officers designated in the charter or ordinance shall perform any of the following duties of the city legislative body, assessor, tax collector, or other officers: (a) The assessment of city property for city taxes. (b) The equalization and correction of the assessment. (c) The collection, payment, and enforcement of the taxes, including delinquent taxes. (d) The redemption of property from sale or other penalty for nonpayment of city taxes. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  16. 51543.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    County officers designated for transferred city tax functions must perform duties of the same character as the city officers whose duties are transferred to them.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51543. The county officers designated shall be officers who perform duties of the same character as the city officers whose duties are transferred to them. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  17. 51544.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    The city clerk must certify and file a copy of the charter or ordinance transferring duties with the board of supervisors by the first Monday in February after it takes effect.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51544. A copy of the charter or ordinance providing for the transfer of duties shall be certified by the city clerk and filed with the board of supervisors on or before the first Monday of the February following the effective date of the charter provision or ordinance. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  18. 51545.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    The board of supervisors must give notice of the charter provision or ordinance to the designated county officers.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51545. The board of supervisors shall cause notice of the charter provision or ordinance to be given to the designated county officers. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  19. 51546.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    The county assessment roll, made annually by the county assessor and equalized and corrected by the board of supervisors, is the basis for levying city taxes.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51546. The county assessment roll made annually by the county assessor and equalized and corrected by the board of supervisors shall be the basis for levying city taxes. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  20. 51547.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    If property is sold for taxes or special assessments, the proceeds must be accounted for and distributed under the referenced rule, unless the sale and accounting follow the specified Revenue and Taxation Code procedure.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51547. In the case of a sale of property for taxes or special assessments, except where the sale is conducted and the funds are accounted for as provided in Division 1 (commencing with Section 101) of the Revenue and Taxation Code, all proceeds shall be accounted for and distributed as provided in Article 12 (commencing with Section 53925) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of this title. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 648.)
  21. 51549.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    The city clerk must give the county assessor a written boundary statement soon after the lien date following the effective date of the charter provision or ordinance.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51549. As soon as practicable after the lien date following the effective date of the charter provision or ordinance, the city clerk shall deliver to the county assessor a written statement showing separately the exterior boundaries of the city as originally incorporated and the exterior boundaries of each body of new territory subsequently added and the date of addition. Thereafter, any changes in the city’s boundaries shall be reported to the county assessor and the State Board of Equalization under the provisions of Sections 54900 to 54903, inclusive. (Amended by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 147.)
  22. 51551.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    Each year before September 1, the city legislative body must deliver a city-clerk-certified statement to the county auditor.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51551. Annually before September 1st, the city legislative body shall cause to be delivered to the county auditor a statement certified by the city clerk showing separately: (a) The levy or rate percent of taxes levied for all municipal purposes for the year, including amounts required for the payment of interest and sinking funds for the bonded indebtedness of the city. (b) The rate of taxes levied upon all property within the limits of the city as originally incorporated. (c) The rate of taxes levied upon all property within the boundaries of each portion of the city added after the original incorporation. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  23. 51552.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    When the city legislative body delivers a certified statement, the county auditor must compute and enter the municipal taxes for city property in the assessment book.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51552. Upon delivery of the certified statement from the city legislative body, the county auditor shall compute and enter in the assessment book the municipal taxes on the property enumerated and assessed as being in the city, using the rate fixed by the city legislative body and the assessed value in the assessment book, at the time and in the manner that he computes and enters county taxes. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  24. 51553.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    City taxes levied under this section are collected like county taxes, paid into the county treasury, and then the net amount is paid to the city after county compensation is deducted.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51553. The taxes so levied shall be collected at the time and in the manner of county taxes and shall be paid into the county treasury. After deduction of the county’s compensation the net amount of the taxes shall be paid to the city. (Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 209.)
  25. 51554.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    When certain city tax amounts are paid to the county treasurer, the county treasurer must pay the collected money to the city after deducting the county’s compensation.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51554. When delinquent city taxes, with costs and penalties, have been paid to the county treasurer or when property in the city has been sold for the nonpayment of city taxes and redeemed, and the money for the redemption paid to the county treasurer, the money collected shall be paid to the city, after deduction of the county’s compensation. (Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 209.)
  26. 51555.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    Net amounts from current and delinquent tax collections and redemptions must be paid to the city monthly, or at another time the city legislative body and board of supervisors agree on.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51555. The net amounts of collections of current and delinquent taxes and redemptions shall be paid to the city monthly, or at such other times agreed upon between the city legislative body and the board of supervisors. (Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 209.)
  27. 51556.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    Unpaid city taxes on property are enforced by selling the property, using the same manner, timing, and penalties as sales for unpaid county taxes.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51556. The collection of unpaid city taxes levied on property by the city shall be enforced by the sale of the property in the manner, at the time, and upon the penalties, of property sold for nonpayment of county taxes. Real property so sold may be redeemed within the time and upon the terms of property sold for the nonpayment of county taxes. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  28. 51557.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    The county auditor must apportion redemption money to the city according to the city’s share of the tax on the sold property.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51557. The county auditor shall apportion to the city the money paid for redemption, in the proportion which the tax due the city bears to the total tax for which the real property was sold. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  29. 51558.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    Proper city officers must handle collection and enforcement of certain city taxes, including delinquent taxes, and manage property sales and redemption for nonpayment under the city laws in force at the relevant effective date.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51558. The proper city officers shall perform all duties relative to the collection of city taxes, including delinquent taxes, levied prior to the effective date of the charter provision or ordinance, the enforcement of their payment, the sale of property for nonpayment and redemption from sale, pursuant to the laws in force in the city at such effective date. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  30. 51559.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    If the city charter provision or ordinance is repealed, county officers authorized by it must stop performing city functions.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51559. Upon the repeal of the city charter provision or ordinance the performance of city functions by county officers authorized by it shall cease. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  31. 51560.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    County officers must handle city tax collection duties, including delinquent taxes, enforcement, property sales for nonpayment, and redemption from sale, under county-tax laws.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51560. The county officers shall perform all duties relative to the collection of city taxes, including delinquent taxes, levied prior to the repeal, the enforcement of their payment, and the sale of property for nonpayment, and redemption from sale, pursuant to the laws applicable to county taxes. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  32. 51561.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    The county compensation for these services must be set by agreement between the board of supervisors and the city legislative body.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51561. The compensation paid the county for the services shall be filed by agreement between the board of supervisors and the city legislative body. Not more than 1 percent shall be charged for collecting the first twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), and not more than one-fourth of 1 percent for all sums over that amount. The compensation shall be paid into the county salary fund. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1994.)
  33. 51562.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    This section lets a county or board of supervisors perform city tax assessment and collection services without compensation in certain cases.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Transfer of City Tax Functions [51500 - 51562] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Chartered Cities [51540 - 51562] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 51562. Notwithstanding any provision of this article relating to compensation paid to the county for assessing and collecting taxes for a city the board of supervisors may, upon a finding of public interest, perform such assessment and collection services for a city without compensation from such city; provided, that, in a county having a population of 4,000,000 or more, the county shall perform such assessment and collection services for a city without compensation from such city; provided, further, that in any county in which all cities agree to use of the county assessment roll and agree to permit the county to perform such assessment and collection functions, the county shall perform such assessment and collection services for the cities without compensation from such cities. (Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1479.)
  34. 516.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    The distance from the county seat of Kern County to Sacramento is 278 miles.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 516. From the county seat of Kern County to Sacramento it is two hundred and seventy-eight (278) miles. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  35. 517.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    The distance from the county seat of Kings County to Sacramento is 214 miles.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 517. From the county seat of Kings County to Sacramento it is two hundred and fourteen (214) miles. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  36. 518.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    The county seat of Lake County is 160 miles from Sacramento.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 518. From the county seat of Lake County to Sacramento it is one hundred and sixty (160) miles. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  37. 51800.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Special Assessments [51800- 51800.] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 793. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Collection of Special Assessments by County Officer [51800- 51800.] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 793. )

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    Cities and counties may agree to have special assessments collected with county taxes when county officials are already handling city property assessment and tax collection.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Special Assessments [51800- 51800.] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 793. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Collection of Special Assessments by County Officer [51800- 51800.] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 793. ) ## 51800. Where the duties of assessing property and collecting city taxes are performed for a city by the county assessor and the county tax collector in a manner provided by law, cities and counties may enter into an agreement whereby special assessments may be collected at the same time and in the same manner as county taxes are collected and all laws applicable to the levy, collection and enforcement of county taxes shall be and are hereby made applicable to such special assessments. The amount of the compensation to be paid a county for the collection of such assessments shall be provided for in the agreement. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 793.)
  38. 519.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    The distance from the county seat of Lassen County to Sacramento is 260 miles.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 519. From the county seat of Lassen County to Sacramento it is two hundred and sixty (260) miles. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  39. 51900.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Findings and Declarations of Policy [51900 - 51903] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    The Legislature declares that Sacramento County is uniquely suited for a local government reorganization program to be voted on by the county electorate.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Findings and Declarations of Policy [51900 - 51903] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51900. The Legislature finds and declares that the County of Sacramento, due to the small number of incorporated cities within the county, the large unincorporated urban area of the county, the comparative compactness and physical uniformity of the county, and the absence of competing municipal interests, is uniquely suited for a program of local government reorganization to be voted on by the electorate of the county. The Legislature further finds and declares that the County of Sacramento contains over 127 separate governmental entities, including special districts, which often perform duplicatory or specialized functions and which proliferate taxing and spending agencies of government, and diffuse responsibility for programs and actions in response to urban problems of the county. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  40. 51901.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Findings and Declarations of Policy [51900 - 51903] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    Local government should be responsive, visible, and representative, and officials should be accountable and have clearer responsibility and authority.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Findings and Declarations of Policy [51900 - 51903] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51901. It is further found and declared that local government must be responsive and its elected officials readily accountable to the needs of the people; it must be visible and representative in order to permit greater participation in governmental affairs by the public; and elected and appointed officials should have more clearly defined areas of responsibility and authority, so that the people may have more success in seeking action and redress from their government. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  41. 51902.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Findings and Declarations of Policy [51900 - 51903] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    The section states that Sacramento County’s administrative and executive authority should be clearly defined and responsibility established under a single general-purpose government, subject to voter approval.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Findings and Declarations of Policy [51900 - 51903] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51902. It is further found and declared that in order to strengthen and make more efficient and responsive the overall administrative process of local government, administrative and executive authority in Sacramento County should be clearly defined and responsibility established under a single general purpose government, subject to approval of the electorate. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  42. 51903.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Findings and Declarations of Policy [51900 - 51903] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    This section limits the chapter’s application to Sacramento County, its incorporated cities, and special districts in that county.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Findings and Declarations of Policy [51900 - 51903] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51903. The Legislature finds that a general statute cannot be made applicable to this matter because of the facts and circumstances peculiar to the local governmental jurisdictions within the County of Sacramento. Therefore, the provisions of this chapter shall be applicable only to the County of Sacramento and the incorporated cities and special districts within the County of Sacramento, and are intended to implement, for the County of Sacramento and the cities and special districts within the county, the provisions of Article XI of the California Constitution providing for consolidation of a county with cities within the county. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  43. 51910.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions and General Provisions [51910 - 51919] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    This article’s definitions and general provisions control how this chapter is interpreted, unless the context requires otherwise.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions and General Provisions [51910 - 51919] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51910. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions and general provisions set forth in this article govern the construction of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  44. 51911.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions and General Provisions [51910 - 51919] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    “Largest city” means the largest city in Sacramento County based on the last federal census.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions and General Provisions [51910 - 51919] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51911. “Largest city” means the largest city in Sacramento County as determined by the last federal census. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  45. 51912.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions and General Provisions [51910 - 51919] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    “Other cities” means the cities in Sacramento County that have a smaller population than the largest city.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions and General Provisions [51910 - 51919] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51912. “Other cities” mean the cities in Sacramento County with lesser population than the largest city. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  46. 51913.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions and General Provisions [51910 - 51919] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    In this section, “Cities” means all cities within Sacramento County.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions and General Provisions [51910 - 51919] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51913. “Cities” mean all of the cities within Sacramento County. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  47. 51914.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions and General Provisions [51910 - 51919] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    For this section, “County” means the County of Sacramento.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions and General Provisions [51910 - 51919] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51914. “County” means the County of Sacramento. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  48. 51915.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions and General Provisions [51910 - 51919] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    This section defines “City-County of Sacramento” as the City and County of Sacramento created by reorganization within Sacramento County.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions and General Provisions [51910 - 51919] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51915. “City-County of Sacramento” means the City and the County of Sacramento resulting from the reorganization of local government within Sacramento County. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  49. 51916.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions and General Provisions [51910 - 51919] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    This section defines “charter commissioners” as the Citizens Committee on Local Governmental Reorganization.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions and General Provisions [51910 - 51919] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51916. “Charter commissioners” shall mean the Citizens Committee on Local Governmental Reorganization, an existing nonprofit corporation and citizens’ committee established by the county and largest city to formulate a proposal and charter for governmental reorganization for presentation to the electorate. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  50. 51917.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions and General Provisions [51910 - 51919] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    This section defines “reorganize” and “reorganization” as the consolidation of a county with all cities in the county under Article XI of the California Constitution.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions and General Provisions [51910 - 51919] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51917. “Reorganize” and “reorganization” means the consolidation of a county with all of the cities within the county pursuant to Article XI of the California Constitution. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  51. 51918.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions and General Provisions [51910 - 51919] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    The incorporated cities in Sacramento County and Sacramento County may be reorganized under this chapter.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions and General Provisions [51910 - 51919] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51918. The incorporated cities within the County of Sacramento and the County of Sacramento may be reorganized pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  52. 51919.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions and General Provisions [51910 - 51919] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    If reorganization proceedings are followed under this chapter, only this chapter applies.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Definitions and General Provisions [51910 - 51919] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51919. When reorganization proceedings are followed pursuant to this chapter, this chapter alone applies. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  53. 51920.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    Reorganization proceedings under this chapter are treated as beginning when the county and the largest city appoint the charter commissioners.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51920. Reorganization proceedings pursuant to this chapter shall be deemed to have commenced with the appointment of the charter commissioners by the county and largest city. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  54. 51921.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    Charter commissioners must propose a charter for the City-County of Sacramento, sign it by majority vote, and file it with the largest city clerk and county clerk; the county’s legislative body must publish it within 15 days after filing.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51921. The charter commissioners shall propose a charter for the government of the City-County of Sacramento. The charter so prepared shall be signed by a majority of the charter commissioners and shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the largest city and in the office of the county clerk. The legislative body of the county shall, within 15 days after such filing, cause such charter to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the county and in each edition thereof, during the day of publication. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  55. 51922.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    The county’s legislative body must print and mail charter copies to qualified electors and keep publishing a newspaper notice until the reorganization-election date.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51922. The legislative body of the county shall cause copies of the charter to be printed in convenient pamphlet form and in type of not less than 10-point and shall cause copies to be mailed to each of the qualified electors of the county and cities, and shall, until the day fixed for the election upon reorganization and adoption of the charter, advertise in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the county a notice that copies may be had upon application therefor. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  56. 51923.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    The proposed county charter must be submitted to county electors, and the charter commissioners must set the submission date before filing it.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51923. The proposed charter shall be submitted to the electors of the entire county (including all cities) at a date to be fixed by the charter commissioners before filing the proposed charter, either at a special election held not less than 60 days from the completion of the publication of such charter as provided in Section 51921, or at the general election next following the expiration of said 60 days. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  57. 51924.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    Charter commissioners may submit separate propositions with a charter, including alternative or conflicting ones, and the electors vote on them separately.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51924. In submitting any such charter, the charter commissioners may also submit separate propositions, whether alternative or conflicting, or one included within the other, at the same time to be voted on by the electors separately, and, as between those so related, if more than one receives a majority of the votes, the proposition receiving the largest number of votes shall control as to all matters in conflict. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  58. 51925.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    A reorganized city-county’s charter becomes its governing law if adopted by the required countywide and largest-city elector majorities.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51925. The charter as adopted at the election by a majority of the electors of the entire county (including all cities) voting thereon and by a majority of the electors of the largest city voting thereon shall be the governing law of the reorganized city-county. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  59. 51926.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    At the election, the reorganization question and charter adoption question must be presented together, and voters in the other cities must also be given a separate proposition about keeping their existing local government structure.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51926. At the election, the questions of reorganization and adoption of a charter shall both be presented as provided in Section 51929. In addition, there shall also be presented to the voters of each of the other cities as a separate proposition, as provided in Section 51929.5, the question of whether the city should retain its existing local governmental structure under the reorganized government as set forth in the charter. This separate question shall follow on the ballot the propositions submitting the charter and separate charter proposals, if any. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  60. 51927.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    The county legislative body must publish notice of the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the county once a week for four weeks before the election.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51927. The legislative body of the county shall cause notice of the election to be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the county, at least once a week for the four weeks prior to the election. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  61. 51928.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    A notice for a consolidation reorganization election must state the propositions, identify the cities and county to be consolidated, give the election date, tell electors how to vote, and designate voting precincts and polling places.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51928. The notice shall: (a) State distinctly the proposition or propositions to be submitted. (b) State the names of the cities and the county proposed to be consolidated in a reorganized government. (c) State the date of the election. (d) Instruct the electors how to vote in the election. (e) Designate the voting precincts and places at which polls will be open. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  62. 51929.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    The ballot must print the prescribed reorganization question, with separate “Yes” and “No” lines, and any separately submitted proposition must be shown the same way.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51929. Upon the ballots used at the election shall be printed the words: “Shall the city (or cities) of (naming them) and the County of Sacramento be reorganized and consolidated and shall the proposed Charter of the City-County of Sacramento be adopted as the governing law of the City-County of Sacramento?” To the right of or below these words, the words “Yes” and “No” shall be printed on separate lines, with voting targets. Each proposition separately submitted shall also be similarly presented to the electors. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 303, Sec. 17. (AB 1512) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  63. 51929.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    For certain Sacramento reorganization elections, the ballot must include a separate question asking whether a city should retain its local governmental structure if the proposed City-County Charter is adopted.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51929.5. Upon the ballots used at the election within each of the other cities proposed to be reorganized and consolidated with the County of Sacramento shall also be printed the words as a separate question or proposition: “If the proposed Charter of the City-County of Sacramento is adopted as the governing law of the City-County of Sacramento, shall the City of ____ retain its local governmental structure?” (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 490, Sec. 2. Effective August 10, 1990.)
  64. 51929.6.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    A city-county charter must include provisions recognizing that voters in the other cities may choose to keep their own local governmental structure within the city-county structure.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51929.6. The charter of the city-county adopted pursuant to this chapter shall contain provisions which recognize the right of the voters of the other cities to elect to retain their own local governmental structure within the governmental structure of the city-county. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  65. 51930.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    If an elector voting on a proposition under Section 51929 marks “Yes,” the vote is counted for reorganization and charter adoption; if the elector marks “No,” it is counted against them.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51930. If, voting on a proposition presented pursuant to Section 51929, an elector marks the voting target next to the word “Yes,” the elector’s vote shall be counted for reorganization and charter adoption, and if the elector marks the voting target next to the word “No,” the elector’s vote shall be counted against reorganization and charter adoption. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 303, Sec. 18. (AB 1512) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  66. 51931.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    An elector’s Yes vote is counted for adoption of a separately submitted proposition, and a No vote is counted against adoption.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51931. On each proposition separately submitted, including the proposition presented pursuant to Section 51929.5, if an elector marks the voting target next to the word “Yes,” the elector’s vote shall be counted for the adoption of the proposition, and if the elector marks the voting target next to the word “No,” the elector’s vote shall be counted against the adoption of the proposition. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 303, Sec. 19. (AB 1512) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  67. 51932.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    A special election must be conducted like other special county elections, and a general election must be conducted like other general county elections; the proposed charter analysis may not exceed 1,500 words.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51932. Except as otherwise provided in this article, the election, if a special election, shall be conducted as other special elections in the county or, if a general election, as other general elections in the county. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the analysis of the proposed charter, prepared pursuant to Section 9160 of the Elections Code, shall not exceed 1,500 words. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 76. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  68. 51933.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    Election officers must deliver the ballots, tally sheets, and returns to the county clerk after completing their duties.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51933. After performing their duties, the election officers shall deliver the ballots, tally sheets, and returns to the clerk of the county. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  69. 51934.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    The county legislative body must canvass the election returns at its next regular meeting after the election.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51934. At its next regular meeting following the election, the legislative body of the county shall canvass the returns. The canvass shall be completed at the meeting if practicable, or as soon as possible thereafter, avoiding adjournments. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  70. 51935.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    After the canvass is completed, the county legislative body must declare the results and record specific vote details in its minutes.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51935. Immediately upon the completion of the canvass, the legislative body of the county shall declare the results and cause a record to be entered upon its minutes, stating the proposition or propositions submitted, the number of votes cast, and the number of votes cast for and against reorganization and the adoption of the charter and on each separately stated proposition. The votes cast for and against each question in each city shall also be stated. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  71. 51936.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    If the vote is against reorganization and charter adoption, reorganization cannot go forward and related proceedings cannot be started within 15 days after the election result is declared.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51936. If a majority of the votes cast in the largest city or if a majority of the votes in the county as a whole (including the largest city and the other cities) is against reorganization and charter adoption, reorganization shall not be accomplished, the charter shall not be adopted, and proceedings for the reorganization of the cities and county shall not be initiated within fifteen (15) days after the result of the election has been declared. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  72. 51937.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    If both the largest city and the county vote for consolidation and charter adoption, the reorganization is deemed approved and the county clerk must promptly send certified canvass copies to the city clerks and county clerk.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51937. If a majority of the votes cast in both the largest city and in the county as a whole (including the largest city and the other cities) is for consolidation and charter adoption, reorganization shall be deemed approved and the charter adopted, and the clerk of the legislative body of the county shall forthwith prepare under seal, and deliver to the clerk of the legislative body of each of the cities and to the county clerk, a copy in duplicate of the record of the canvass, with a statement of the proposition or propositions submitted, at the election. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  73. 51938.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    A copy of the canvass record and the statement of propositions submitted at the election must be filed with the Secretary of State.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51938. A copy of the record of the canvass, with a statement of the proposition or propositions submitted at the election shall be filed with the Secretary of State. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  74. 51939.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    When the approved charter is filed with the Secretary of State, the reorganization is complete and Sacramento is consolidated as stated in the charter.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51939. Upon the filing with the Secretary of State of the Charter of the consolidated City-County of Sacramento which has been approved by the Legislature pursuant to Section 3 of Article XI of the California Constitution, the reorganization is complete and the cities and counties are reorganized and consolidated into the City-County of Sacramento as provided in the charter and in accordance with Sections 51939.1 and 51940. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  75. 51939.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    Sections 51940 through 51947 do not apply to certain cities that voted to keep their existing local government structure, or to certain districts created and governed by those cities; Sacramento’s city-county charter still applies countywide for county powers and jurisdiction.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51939.1. The provisions of Sections 51940 through 51947, inclusive, shall not apply to any of the other cities which has voted, pursuant to Section 51929.5, to retain its existing local governmental structure, or to any districts such as special assessment districts created by and governed by the legislative bodies of such other cities; provided, however, that the Charter of the City-County of Sacramento shall have effect throughout the entire county with respect to county government powers and jurisdiction. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  76. 51939.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    The article’s procedures apply only if the voters adopt the specified California constitutional amendment.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Reorganization Proceedings [51920 - 51939.2] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51939.2. The procedures set forth in this article shall have validity and effect and shall be followed only in the event that an amendment to the California Constitution is adopted by the voters of the state as proposed in Assembly Constitutional Amendment No. 91 of the 1973 legislative session. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  77. 51940.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    When a reorganization occurs, the cities are treated as dissolved and merged with the county into the City-County of Sacramento, and the relevant city and county charters are treated as repealed.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51940. Upon reorganization, the cities are deemed dissolved and disincorporated and are merged together with the county into the City-County of Sacramento, and the charter of the largest city and the charter of the county shall be deemed repealed. The City-County of Sacramento is a charter city and a charter county. Its charter city powers supersede conflicting charter county powers. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  78. 51941.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    When a reorganization happens, covered special districts are treated as dissolved and the city-county government must take over their functions, unless the charter says otherwise.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51941. Upon reorganization every special district within the county or exercising all or any part of its jurisdiction or powers within the county except as may be otherwise provided in the charter, is deemed dissolved. The functions of all such dissolved districts shall be assumed by the city-county government, except as may be otherwise provided in the charter. The provisions of Section 51942, 51943, 51944, and 51945 shall be applicable to the merger of every such special district merged with the city-county pursuant to this charter. (Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 727.)
  79. 51942.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    When cities and a county reorganize under this chapter, the new city-county becomes the successor to the consolidated entities, and property title generally vests in the city-county.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51942. When cities and a county are reorganized pursuant to this chapter, the reorganized city-county is the successor of each of the cities and the county so consolidated. Upon reorganization, the title to any property owned or held by, or in trust for, each of the cities and the county, or by their officers or boards in trust for public use, shall be vested in the city-county, or its officers or boards, except as may be otherwise provided in the charter. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  80. 51943.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    Upon reorganization, people holding city or county offices must surrender those offices to the proper city-county officers, unless the charter says otherwise.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51943. Immediately upon reorganization, all persons occupying or possessing the offices of each of the cities and the county shall surrender them to the proper officers of the city-county, except as may be otherwise provided in the charter. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  81. 51944.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    Reorganization generally does not change existing debts, liabilities, or pending cases involving the cities or county, unless the charter provides otherwise.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51944. Except as otherwise provided in the charter, reorganization does not affect any debts, demands, liabilities, or obligations of any kind existing in favor of or against the cities and the county, at the time of reorganization. Reorganization does not affect any pending action or proceeding involving any such debt, demand, liability, or obligation or any action or proceeding brought by or against any city or the county prior to reorganization. All such proceedings shall be continued and concluded, by final judgment or otherwise, as if reorganization had not been effected. All such rights or liabilities become the rights and liabilities of the city-county; provided, however, that the charter may provide for certain debts, demands, liabilities or obligations which are payable by assessments or ad valorem taxes on properties within a district or area (such as within a former district or city) to remain payable from such assessments or ad valorem taxes within such a district or area as though reorganization had not occurred. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  82. 51945.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    The city-county legislative body must levy and collect taxes needed to pay pre-reorganization debts or liabilities, unless the charter provides otherwise.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51945. The legislative body of the city-county shall levy and collect the taxes necessary to pay the indebtedness or liability of each city and the county incurred prior to reorganization within the city or the county which incurred such indebtedness, except as may be otherwise provided in the charter. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  83. 51946.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    The charter must include a way to limit the combined ad valorem property tax rate, or increases in that rate, for the city-county and reorganized local jurisdictions when required by state law or the California Constitution.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51946. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 2161), Part 4, Division 1, of the Revenue and Taxation Code, the charter shall contain provisions either establishing a limitation on the combined ad valorem property tax rate and increases in such tax rate which may be levied by the city-county and reorganized local jurisdictions under said charter or establishing a method to limit such combined ad valorem property tax rate or increases in such tax rate, to the extent that the California Constitution or state law applicable to the city-county from time to time may require such a limitation on the ad valorem property tax rate and increases in such rate by the city-county. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  84. 51947.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    After a reorganization, the cities’ and county’s ordinances are treated as repealed, unless the charter provides they stay in force.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51947. Immediately upon reorganization, all ordinances of the cities and the county shall be deemed repealed. Such repeal shall not discharge any person from any existing civil or criminal liability, nor affect any pending prosecution for violation of any such ordinances, nor affect vested rights created pursuant to said ordinances. The charter may provide that ordinances of any city, reorganized and consolidated, or the county shall remain in effect and shall be applicable throughout the city-county until repealed by the legislative body of the city-county. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  85. 51948.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    Some ordinances and proceedings are not affected by the repeal under Section 51947, and certain street-related proceedings must continue under the city-county.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51948. The repeal of ordinances pursuant to Section 51947 shall not apply to: (a) Ordinances under which vested rights have accrued to the extent legally necessary to protect said vested rights. (b) Ordinances relating to proceedings for street or other public improvements, to the extent legally necessary to preserve said proceedings completed or pending. (c) Proceedings for opening, extending, widening, straightening, or changing the grade of streets or other public places. These proceedings shall be continued and conducted by the city-county, with the same effect as if continued and conducted by the city or county which commenced them. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  86. 51949.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    After a reorganization, the city-county charter takes effect throughout the city-county and must recognize certain other cities’ retained local structure or independence.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51949. Upon reorganization, the charter of the city-county shall have full effect throughout the city-county. The charter shall recognize the status of each of the other cities which have voted to retain their local governmental structure pursuant to Article 3 or their governmental independence pursuant to Article 3.5, whichever is applicable. The charter may provide for subgovernments, different tax rates, and other differences in taxation, services, costs of government and levels of service, and type of government representation and administration in different areas of the city-county. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  87. 51950.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    The county must pay certain reorganization expenses if the reorganization is completed, and must pay election expenses if the reorganization is not completed.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51950. If reorganization is completed, all proper expenses of reorganization proceedings not otherwise provided for shall be paid by the county. If reorganization is not completed, the county shall pay the expenses of calling and holding any election within it at which the question of consolidation was submitted. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  88. 51951.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    After the charter copy-filing requirement is met, courts must take judicial notice of the charter’s provisions.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51951. One copy of the charter ratified and approved in accordance with the provisions of this article shall be filed with the Secretary of State and one with the recorder in the city-county; and thereafter the courts shall take judicial notice of the provisions of such charter. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  89. 51952.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    A consolidated city-county may frame and adopt a new or revised charter after consolidation.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51952. This chapter shall not be construed to prevent any consolidated city-county from framing and adopting a new or revised charter after consolidation in which case the provisions of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 34450) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 4 shall be applicable. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972.)
  90. 51953.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. )

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    The charter may set the process for a city to be consolidated and merged into a city-county government after a majority vote of its voters.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES AND COUNTIES [51300 - 51953] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Local Government Reorganization [51900 - 51953] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Effects of Reorganization [51940 - 51953] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 972. ) ## 51953. The charter may provide for the manner in which any of the other cities which has elected to retain its local governmental structure pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 51920) or its governmental independence pursuant to Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 51939.50), whichever is applicable, may at any time become consolidated and merged into the city-county government following a majority vote of its voters voting thereon. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 101, Sec. 73.)
  91. 520.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    The distance from the county seat of Los Angeles County to Sacramento is 447 miles.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 520. From the county seat of Los Angeles County to Sacramento it is four hundred and forty-seven (447) miles. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  92. 52000.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    This chapter may be cited as the Community Energy Authority Act.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52000. This chapter may be cited as the Community Energy Authority Act. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  93. 52001.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    The Legislature states that this part is meant to help counties and cities plan and carry out a comprehensive energy strategy.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52001. It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this part to provide the means by which a county or city can plan and implement a comprehensive energy strategy that will assist in planning energy projects and uses that will encourage energy efficiency and conservation in new and existing construction and will also minimize the impact of future energy price increases on financially disadvantaged low- and moderate-income households as well as adversely affecting the stability of the local economy. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  94. 52002.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    The definitions in this article govern how this chapter is read, unless the context requires otherwise.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52002. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions contained in this article govern the construction of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  95. 52003.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines “Authority” as a community energy authority created under this chapter.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52003. “Authority” means a community energy authority created pursuant to this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  96. 52004.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    “City” means any city or city and county.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52004. “City” means any city or city and county. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  97. 52005.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines “county” to mean any county.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52005. “County” means any county. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  98. 52006.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    “Governing body” means the city council for a city or the board of supervisors for a county.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52006. “Governing body” means the city council in the case of a city or the board of supervisors in the case of a county. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  99. 52007.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines “area of operation” for a community energy authority.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52007. “Area of operation” means either of the following: (a) In the case of an authority created by a city, the area within its boundaries. It does not include any area which lies within another city unless the governing body of the other city has consented by resolution or ordinance. It does not include any area which lies within the unincorporated area of any county. (b) In the case of an authority created by a county, all of the county except the area within any city. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  100. 52008.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines “Federal government” as the United States, including any agency or instrumentality of the United States.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52008. “Federal government” means the United States, or any agency or instrumentality of the United States. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  101. 52009.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    “Energy project” means a project in a city or county that directly or indirectly uses a substantial amount of energy, with an exception for certain privately owned public utility work.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52009. “Energy project” means any project within the city’s or county’s boundaries that directly or indirectly involves a substantial use of energy in its operation, except that this part does not apply to any work or project undertaken within the city or county by a privately owned public utility to maintain or extend service to its customers or subscribers. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  102. 52010.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    “Bond” is defined to include several kinds of debt instruments issued by an authority under this chapter.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52010. “Bond” means any bonds, notes, certificates of participation, interim certificates, debentures, or other obligations issued by an authority pursuant to this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  103. 52011.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    If part of this chapter is invalid, the rest still applies if it can work without the invalid part.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52011. If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, this invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  104. 52012.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    This chapter must be interpreted liberally to carry out its purposes.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [52000 - 52012] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52012. This chapter shall be interpreted liberally to effect its purposes. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  105. 52030.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Creation of Community Energy Authorities [52030 - 52033] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    A county or city governing body may create a community energy authority by resolution or ordinance.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Creation of Community Energy Authorities [52030 - 52033] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52030. The governing body of any county or city may, by resolution or ordinance, create a community energy authority. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  106. 52031.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Creation of Community Energy Authorities [52030 - 52033] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    Certain cities and counties may agree to create an area energy authority, and they must appoint its commissioners and chairperson as specified.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Creation of Community Energy Authorities [52030 - 52033] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52031. (a) The governing bodies of any two or more cities or counties or any combination thereof may by agreement create an area energy authority. Each governing body that is a party to such an agreement shall appoint two persons as commissioners of the authority, and the governing bodies shall jointly appoint one commissioner at large, and, upon appointment of all required commissioners, the area energy authority shall be authorized to exercise all of the powers which a community energy authority is authorized to exercise. (b) Commissioners appointed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall serve at the pleasure of the governing bodies which appointed them. (c) A majority of the commissioners of an area energy authority constitutes a quorum for the purpose of conducting business and exercising its powers and for all other purposes. Action may be taken by the area energy authority upon a vote of a majority of the commissioners. (d) The commissioners shall select a chairperson from their number. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  107. 52032.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Creation of Community Energy Authorities [52030 - 52033] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    An authority created under Section 52031 must have an area of operation made up of the combined possible areas of operation of the participating cities and counties.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Creation of Community Energy Authorities [52030 - 52033] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52032. The area of operation of an authority created pursuant to Section 52031 shall be the combined possible areas of operation of participating cities and counties, as determined by Section 52007. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  108. 52033.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Creation of Community Energy Authorities [52030 - 52033] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    Two or more governing bodies may jointly exercise powers under this chapter if they do so under a joint powers agreement.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Creation of Community Energy Authorities [52030 - 52033] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52033. As an alternative to Section 52032, two or more governing bodies may jointly exercise any power under this chapter pursuant to a joint powers agreement entered into pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  109. 52050.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Officers and Employees [52050 - 52056] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    Members of the governing body are ex officio commissioners of the authority, except in the case of an area energy authority under Section 52031.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Officers and Employees [52050 - 52056] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52050. The members of the governing body shall, ex officio, be the commissioners of the authority except in the case of an area energy authority, as provided by Section 52031. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  110. 52051.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Officers and Employees [52050 - 52056] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    The authority’s powers and functions are vested in its commissioners.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Officers and Employees [52050 - 52056] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52051. The powers and functions of an authority are vested in its commissioners. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  111. 52052.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Officers and Employees [52050 - 52056] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    A majority of the commissioners makes a quorum, and the commissioners must act by majority vote.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Officers and Employees [52050 - 52056] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52052. A majority of the commissioners constitutes a quorum for purposes of conducting the business of the authority. The commissioners shall act by majority vote thereof. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  112. 52053.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Officers and Employees [52050 - 52056] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    The authority may adopt rules and regulations, as long as they do not conflict with law.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Officers and Employees [52050 - 52056] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52053. The authority may adopt rules and regulations not in conflict with law. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  113. 52054.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Officers and Employees [52050 - 52056] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    The authority’s records must be open to public inspection under the California Public Records Act.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Officers and Employees [52050 - 52056] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52054. The records of the authority shall be open to public inspection pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1). (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 615, Sec. 192. (AB 474) Effective January 1, 2022. Operative January 1, 2023, pursuant to Sec. 463 of Stats. 2021, Ch. 615.)
  114. 52055.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Officers and Employees [52050 - 52056] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    Commissioners must set the time and place of regular meetings by resolution, and special meetings require advance notice and public posting. Authority meetings must be open and public.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Officers and Employees [52050 - 52056] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52055. The commissioners shall provide by resolution for the time and place of holding their regular meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or by two commissioners, and notice thereof shall be mailed to each commissioner and posted in a public place at least 48 hours before the meeting. All meetings of an authority shall be open and public in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1). (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  115. 52056.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Officers and Employees [52050 - 52056] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    The authority may create advisory committees when it considers them necessary.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Officers and Employees [52050 - 52056] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52056. The authority may create advisory committees as deemed necessary for any purpose of the authority. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  116. 52080.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Alternative Officers [52080 - 52081] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    A county or city governing body may appoint other persons as commissioners of the authority instead of serving as the commissioners itself.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Alternative Officers [52080 - 52081] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52080. As an alternative to serving as the commissioners of the authority, the governing body of any county or city, at the time of the adoption of a resolution or ordinance pursuant to Section 52030 or at any time thereafter, may appoint other persons as commissioners of the authority. The governing body shall, in this case, specify the number and appointment of commissioners, except that there shall be not less than three commissioners. The governing body shall prescribe the powers and functions delegated to commissioners appointed under this article. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  117. 52081.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Alternative Officers [52080 - 52081] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    A county or city governing body that appointed commissioners keeps review and approval power over the authority’s actions and may resume control by resolution or ordinance.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Alternative Officers [52080 - 52081] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52081. A governing body of a county or city which has appointed commissioners pursuant to this article retains the power of review and approval of all actions of the authority and may, at any time by resolution or ordinance, determine that it shall resume control of the authority, in which event the appointed commissioners shall no longer function as such. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  118. 521.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    The county seat of Madera County is 147 miles from Sacramento.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 521. From the county seat of Madera County to Sacramento it is one hundred and forty-seven (147) miles. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  119. 52100.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Powers and Duties [52100 - 52107] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    An authority has the powers needed to carry out this chapter, unless limited by the governing body that created it; the governing body may also use its powers on the authority’s behalf.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Powers and Duties [52100 - 52107] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52100. For purposes of the District Reorganization Act of 1965 (Division 1 (commencing with Section 56000) of Title 6), an authority, except as otherwise provided in this part, is a subsidiary district, as defined in Section 56073, to the governing body which created it. An authority has all the powers necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, except as limited by the governing body which created it. The governing body may use any of its powers on behalf of an authority which it created. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  120. 52101.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Powers and Duties [52100 - 52107] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    An authority may take certain corporate actions, but only with approval from the governing body.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Powers and Duties [52100 - 52107] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52101. An authority may, subject to the approval of the governing body, do all of the following: (a) Sue and be sued. (b) Have a seal and alter it. (c) Have a perpetual succession. (d) Make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  121. 52102.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Powers and Duties [52100 - 52107] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    An authority may, within its area of operation, exercise energy-project powers, provide energy programs and services, and apply for, accept, and use available funds.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Powers and Duties [52100 - 52107] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52102. Within its area of operation, an authority may do all of the following: (a) Exercise all powers and authority related to energy projects designated by the governing body and deemed to be necessary and appropriate to carry out the responsibilities of the authority, including, but not limited to, assistance in planning energy projects and uses to encourage energy conservation in new and existing construction and to minimize future energy price increases. (b) Coordinate or provide energy programs and services to the community, particularly to persons of low and moderate income and to smaller businesses. (c) Apply for, accept, and utilize any available funds appropriate to the authority’s activities from federal, state, county, special district, or private sources. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  122. 52103.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Powers and Duties [52100 - 52107] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    An authority may contract for services, but only if the governing body approves.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Powers and Duties [52100 - 52107] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52103. An authority may, subject to approval by the governing body, contract for the furnishing by any person, business, public utility, or agency, public or private, including community-based organizations, of services. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  123. 52104.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Powers and Duties [52100 - 52107] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    An authority should use county or city employees and services for its operations when feasible. If that is not feasible, the governing body may let the authority hire its own staff and contract for needed services.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Powers and Duties [52100 - 52107] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52104. To the extent feasible, an authority shall utilize the employees and services of the county or city for its operations. If the governing body determines that it is not feasible for the authority to utilize its employees or services, the governing body may authorize the authority to employ its own staff and to contract for services needed. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  124. 52105.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Powers and Duties [52100 - 52107] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    An authority must get any needed permits, licenses, certificates, or approvals for an authority-owned and operated energy project, and may then construct, maintain, and operate the project in line with them.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Powers and Duties [52100 - 52107] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52105. An authority shall apply for and obtain any permits, licenses, certificates, or approvals that may be necessary for an authority owned and operated energy project, and may construct, maintain, and operate energy projects in accordance with these licenses, permits, certificates, or approvals. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  125. 52106.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Powers and Duties [52100 - 52107] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    An authority may, under the governing body’s direction, hold public hearings on energy projects, review and approve certain projects, and exempt specific projects from review.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Powers and Duties [52100 - 52107] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52106. An authority may, subject to the direction of the governing body, do all of the following: (a) Conduct public hearings for all energy projects. (b) Hold public hearings to review and approve all projects being developed within the community that involve a substantial use of energy and may impact the economic stability of the local economy, with particular attention to the impact on low- and moderate-income households. (c) Exempt specific projects from the review process. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  126. 52107.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Powers and Duties [52100 - 52107] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    Energy projects must comply with applicable state, regional, and local planning, zoning, sanitary, safety, and building rules for the jurisdiction where the project is located.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Powers and Duties [52100 - 52107] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52107. All energy projects shall be consistent with all state, regional, and local planning, zoning, sanitary, safety, and building laws, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the jurisdiction in which the project is located. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  127. 52120.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Bonds [52120- 52120.] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    An authority may issue bonds under the Revenue Bond Law of 1941, including bonds to finance an energy project under this part.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Bonds [52120- 52120.] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52120. An authority may issue bonds pursuant to the Revenue Bond Law of 1941 (Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 54300) of Part 1 of Division 2), except that, notwithstanding Section 54309, 54309.1, 54310, or 54311, an authority may issue bonds to finance an energy project under this part. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  128. 52170.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Claims [52170- 52170.] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    Claims for money or damages against the authority follow specified state claims procedures, with limited exceptions. Certain insured claims that have been properly presented may be referred to the insurer for further action under the authority’s procedure.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Claims [52170- 52170.] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52170. All claims for money or damages against the authority are governed by Part 3 (commencing with Section 900) and Part 4 (commencing with Section 940) of Division 3.6 of Title 1 except as provided therein, or by other statutes or regulations expressly applicable thereto. Claims, the risk or hazard of which are covered by insurance pursuant to the authorization of subdivision (c) of Section 52106 and which have been presented in accordance with Part 3 (commencing with Section 900) and Part 4 (commencing with Section 940) of Division 3.6 of Title 1, may be referred to the carrier insuring against that risk or hazard for further action in accordance with the procedure specified by the authority. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  129. 52180.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Tax Exemption of Community Energy Authority [52180 - 52182] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    An energy authority’s property, projects, and bonds are exempt from taxation.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Tax Exemption of Community Energy Authority [52180 - 52182] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52180. It has been found and declared by the Legislature that the activities of an authority constitute an important governmental function and are for public uses and purposes and are governmental functions of state concern. As a matter of legislative determination, it is hereby found and declared that the property, projects, and bonds of an energy authority are of such character as shall be exempt from taxation. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  130. 52181.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Tax Exemption of Community Energy Authority [52180 - 52182] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    Property of an authority is exempt from state and local taxes and special assessments, and the authority may make voluntary payments instead.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Tax Exemption of Community Energy Authority [52180 - 52182] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52181. The property of an authority is exempt from all taxes and special assessments of the state or any city, county, or political subdivision of the state. In lieu of these taxes or special assessments the authority may agree to make payments to any city, county, or political subdivision of the state for services, improvements, or facilities furnished by the city, county, or political subdivision for the benefit of an energy project owned by the authority. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  131. 52182.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Tax Exemption of Community Energy Authority [52180 - 52182] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    Bonds of an authority, and the interest and income from them, are exempt from all taxes.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Tax Exemption of Community Energy Authority [52180 - 52182] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52182. The bonds of an authority are issued for an essential public and governmental purpose, and, together with interest thereon and income therefrom, are exempt from all taxes. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  132. 52190.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Prohibitions [52190- 52190.] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. )

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    An authority may not acquire or operate certain public utility facilities or property unless it does so by mutual agreement with the public utility.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000 - 52190] ( Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000 - 52190] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Prohibitions [52190- 52190.] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1. ) ## 52190. Nothing in this act allows an authority to acquire or operate any public utility facilities or property employed in the generation, transmission, or distribution of gas, electricity, steam, or water, except by mutual agreement between the authority and the public utility. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
  133. 522.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    The distance from the county seat of Marin County to Sacramento is 105 miles.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 522. From the county seat of Marin County to Sacramento it is one hundred and five (105) miles. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  134. 52200.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 4. Economic Opportunity [52200 - 52203] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [52200 - 52200.6] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. )

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    The Legislature states its intent to promote local economic development and give local governments tools to support economic opportunity.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 4. Economic Opportunity [52200 - 52203] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [52200 - 52200.6] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. ) ## 52200. It is the intent of the Legislature to do all of the following: (a) Promote economic development on a local level so that communities can enact local strategies to increase jobs, create economic opportunity, and generate tax revenue for all levels of government. (b) Give local governments tools, at no cost to the state, that allow local governments to use their funds in a manner that promotes economic opportunity. (c) With the loss of redevelopment funds, cities, counties, and cities and counties need to continue certain powers afforded to redevelopment agencies that were critical to economic development, yet do not have an impact on schools and the state budget. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. (SB 470) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  135. 52200.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 4. Economic Opportunity [52200 - 52203] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [52200 - 52200.6] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines “economic opportunity” for this part and lists several kinds of agreements or projects that qualify.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 4. Economic Opportunity [52200 - 52203] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [52200 - 52200.6] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. ) ## 52200.2. As used in this part, “economic opportunity” means any of the following: (a) Development agreements, loan agreements, sale agreements, lease agreements, or other agreements that create, retain, or expand new jobs, in which the legislative body finds that the agreement will create or retain at least one full-time equivalent, permanent job for every thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000) of city, county, or city and county investment in the project after full capacity and implementation. (b) Development agreements, loan agreements, sale agreements, lease agreements, or other agreements that increase property tax revenues to all property tax collecting entities, in which the legislative body finds that the agreement will result in an increase of at least 15 percent of total property tax resulting from the project at full implementation when compared to the year prior to the property being acquired by the government entity. (c) Creation of affordable housing, if a demonstrated affordable housing need exists in the community, as defined in the approved housing element or regional housing needs assessment. (d) Projects that meet the goals set forth in Chapter 728 of the Statutes of 2008 and have been included in an adopted sustainable communities strategy or alternative planning strategy or a project that specifically implements the goals of those adopted plans. (e) Transit priority projects, as defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 503, Sec. 1. (AB 806) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  136. 52200.4.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 4. Economic Opportunity [52200 - 52203] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [52200 - 52200.6] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. )

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    This section states the state’s policy to promote economic opportunity in cities and counties, including through public participation, funding, land assembly, clearance, and improvements when private enterprise alone is not enough.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 4. Economic Opportunity [52200 - 52203] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [52200 - 52200.6] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. ) ## 52200.4. It is declared to be the policy of the state: (a) To protect and promote the sound development of economic opportunity in cities and counties and the general welfare of the inhabitants of those communities through the employment of all appropriate means. (b) That whenever the creation of economic opportunity in cities and counties cannot be accomplished by private enterprise alone, without public participation and assistance in the acquisition of land, in planning and in the financing of land assembly, in the work of clearance, and in the making of improvements necessary therefor, it is in the public interest to advance or expend public funds for these purposes, and to provide a means by which economic opportunity can be created. (c) That the creation of economic opportunity and the provisions for appropriate continuing land use and construction policies with respect to property acquired, in whole or in part, for economic opportunity constitute public uses and purposes for which public money may be advanced or expended and private property acquired, and are governmental functions of state concern in the interest of health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state and cities and counties. (d) That the necessity in the public interest for the provisions of this part is declared to be a matter of legislative determination. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. (SB 470) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  137. 52200.6.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 4. Economic Opportunity [52200 - 52203] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [52200 - 52200.6] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. )

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    Cities, counties, and city and counties may not sell, lease, or transfer property acquired by eminent domain for less than fair market value, subject to listed exceptions.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 4. Economic Opportunity [52200 - 52203] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [52200 - 52200.6] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. ) ## 52200.6. (a) (1) This part shall not be interpreted to authorize the use of eminent domain for economic development purposes. (2) For the purposes of this part, a city, county, or city and county shall not sell, lease, or otherwise transfer, at a price that is less than the fair market value, any real property that was acquired through eminent domain. This prohibition shall not apply to either of the following: (A) Any real property governed by a long-range property management plan pursuant to Section 34191.5 of the Health and Safety Code. (B) Any housing asset transferred to a city, county, or city and county pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 34176 of the Health and Safety Code or subdivision (c) of Section 34181 of the Health and Safety Code, provided that the successor agency or the designated local authority in the affected jurisdiction has received a finding of completion from the Department of Finance pursuant to Section 34179.7 of the Health and Safety Code. (b) The creation of an economic opportunity pursuant to this part shall be subject to the provisions of Section 53083. (c) The provisions of this part shall be an alternative to any authority of a city, county, or city and county to create an economic opportunity or to acquire, sell, or lease property for economic development, found in the Constitution, state law, local ordinance, or charter. This part does not limit, or in any way affect, the application of any other such laws. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 503, Sec. 2. (AB 806) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  138. 52201.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 4. Economic Opportunity [52200 - 52203] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sales and Leases [52201 - 52203] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. )

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    Cities, counties, and city and counties may acquire, sell, or lease property to create economic opportunity, but they must follow notice, hearing, report, and approval requirements first.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 4. Economic Opportunity [52200 - 52203] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sales and Leases [52201 - 52203] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. ) ## 52201. (a) (1) A city, county, or city and county may acquire property in furtherance of the creation of an economic opportunity. A city, county, or city and county may sell or lease property to create an economic opportunity. The acquisition, sale, or lease shall first be approved by the legislative body by resolution after a public hearing. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the community at least once per week for at least two successive weeks, as specified in Section 6066, prior to the hearing. (2) The city, county, or city and county shall make available, for public inspection and copying at a cost not to exceed the cost of duplication, a report no later than the time of publication of the first notice of the hearing mandated by this section. This report shall contain both of the following: (A) A copy of the proposed acquisition, sale, or lease. (B) A summary that describes and specifies all of the following: (i) The cost of the agreement to the city, county, or city and county, including land acquisition costs, clearance costs, relocation costs, the costs of any improvements to be provided by the city, county, or city and county, plus the expected interest on any loans or bonds to finance the agreements. (ii) For the sale or lease of property, the estimated value of the interest to be conveyed or leased, determined at the highest and best uses permitted under the general plan or zoning. (iii) For the sale or lease of property, the estimated value of the interest to be conveyed or leased, determined at the use and with the conditions, covenants, and development costs required by the sale or lease. The purchase price or present value of the lease payments which the lessor will be required to make during the term of the lease. If the sale price or total rental amount is less than the fair market value of the interest to be conveyed or leased, determined at the highest and best use, then the city, county, or city and county shall provide as part of the summary an explanation of the reasons for the difference. (iv) An explanation of why the acquisition, sale, or lease of the property will assist in the creation of economic opportunity, with reference to all supporting facts and materials relied upon in making this explanation. (b) The resolution approving the acquisition, sale, or lease shall be adopted by a majority vote unless the legislative body has provided by ordinance for a two-thirds vote for that purpose and shall contain a finding that the acquisition, sale, or lease of the property will assist in the creation of economic opportunity. For the sale or lease of property, the resolution shall also contain one of the following findings: (1) The consideration is not less than the fair market value at its highest and best use. (2) The consideration is not less than the fair reuse value at the use and with the covenants and conditions and development costs authorized by the sale or lease. (c) The provisions of this section are an alternative to any other authority granted by law to cities to dispose of city-owned property. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 503, Sec. 3. (AB 806) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  139. 52202.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 4. Economic Opportunity [52200 - 52203] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sales and Leases [52201 - 52203] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. )

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    Cities, counties, and city and counties may loan funds to owners or tenants to rehabilitate commercial buildings or structures, but the loan must be documented in a written agreement with specified terms.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 4. Economic Opportunity [52200 - 52203] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sales and Leases [52201 - 52203] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. ) ## 52202. (a) A city, county, or city and county may loan funds to owners or tenants for the purpose of rehabilitating commercial buildings or structures. The loan shall be in the form of a written loan agreement that includes a payment schedule, the terms for interest calculation, the rights and remedies of the parties in case of default, and any other material terms of the loan. (b) Prior to entering into a loan agreement pursuant to this section, the city, county, or city and county shall find, after a public hearing, that the assistance is necessary for the economic feasibility of the development and that the assistance cannot be obtained on economically feasible terms in the private market. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 503, Sec. 4. (AB 806) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  140. 52203.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 4. Economic Opportunity [52200 - 52203] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sales and Leases [52201 - 52203] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. )

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    A city, county, or city and county may help finance facilities or capital equipment for industrial or manufacturing property development or rehabilitation. Before doing so, it must find after a public hearing that the assistance is necessary and cannot be obtained on economically feasible private-market terms.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001 - 52203] ( Division 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 4. Economic Opportunity [52200 - 52203] ( Part 4 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Sales and Leases [52201 - 52203] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. ) ## 52203. (a) As part of an agreement that provides for the development or rehabilitation of property that will be used for industrial or manufacturing purposes, a city, county, or city and county may assist with the financing of facilities or capital equipment, including, but not necessarily limited to, pollution control devices. (b) Prior to entering into an agreement for a development that will be assisted pursuant to this section, a city, county, or city and county shall find, after a public hearing, that the assistance is necessary for the economic feasibility of the development and that the assistance cannot be obtained on economically feasible terms in the private market. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 659, Sec. 1. (SB 470) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  141. 523.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    The county seat of Mariposa County is 180 miles from Sacramento.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 523. From the county seat of Mariposa County to Sacramento it is one hundred and eighty (180) miles. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  142. 524.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    The distance from the county seat of Mendocino County to Sacramento is 150 miles.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 524. From the county seat of Mendocino County to Sacramento it is one hundred and fifty (150) miles. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  143. 525.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    This provision states that the distance from the county seat of Merced County to Sacramento is 114 miles.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 525. From the county seat of Merced County to Sacramento it is one hundred and fourteen (114) miles. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  144. 526.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    The distance from the county seat of Modoc County to Sacramento is 324 miles.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 526. From the county seat of Modoc County to Sacramento it is three hundred and twenty-four (324) miles. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  145. 527.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    The distance from the county seat of Mono County to Sacramento is 296 miles.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 527. From the county seat of Mono County to Sacramento it is two hundred and ninety-six (296) miles. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  146. 528.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    The distance from the county seat of Monterey County to Sacramento is 208 miles.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 528. From the county seat of Monterey County to Sacramento it is two hundred and eight (208) miles. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  147. 529.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    The distance from the county seat of Napa County to Sacramento is 61 miles.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 529. From the county seat of Napa County to Sacramento it is sixty-one (61) miles. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  148. 530.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    The distance from the county seat of Nevada County to Sacramento is 77 miles.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DIVISIONS, AND LEGAL DISTANCES [450 - 559] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Legal Distances [500 - 559] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 530. From the county seat of Nevada County to Sacramento it is seventy-seven (77) miles. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  149. 5300.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 6. PUBLIC BONDS AND OBLIGATIONS [5000 - 5979] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Signatures [5300 - 5304] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 1252. )

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    This chapter defines “bond” to include any bond and its attached interest coupons if issued by a public body.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 6. PUBLIC BONDS AND OBLIGATIONS [5000 - 5979] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Signatures [5300 - 5304] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 1252. ) ## 5300. As used in this chapter, “bond” means any bond and the interest coupons attached thereto issued by any public body. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 1252.)
  150. 53000.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [53000- 53000.] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    This section defines “legislative body” for this chapter.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [53000- 53000.] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 53000. As used in this chapter, “legislative body” means the board of supervisors in the case of a county or a city and county, the city council or board of trustees in the case of a city, and the board of directors or other governing body in the case of a district or other public agency, unless the context otherwise requires. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  151. 5301.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 6. PUBLIC BONDS AND OBLIGATIONS [5000 - 5979] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Signatures [5300 - 5304] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 1252. )

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    This chapter defines “public body” as a county, city, district, or other political subdivision of the State.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 6. PUBLIC BONDS AND OBLIGATIONS [5000 - 5979] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Signatures [5300 - 5304] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 1252. ) ## 5301. As used in this chapter, “public body” means any county, city, district, or any other political subdivision of the State. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 1252.)
  152. 53019.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Emergency Powers [53019 - 53023] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    California declares that controlling fires and dangerous conditions caused by great public calamities is a matter of statewide concern.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Emergency Powers [53019 - 53023] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 53019. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the State of California that the control of fires and dangerous conditions caused by great public calamities is a matter of statewide concern and interest to all inhabitants and citizens. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1331.)
  153. 5302.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 6. PUBLIC BONDS AND OBLIGATIONS [5000 - 5979] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Signatures [5300 - 5304] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 1252. )

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    Public body bonds may use mechanical or facsimile signatures, but at least one required signature or countersignature must be manually affixed, and the bonds are not valid until manually signed by an authenticating agent.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 6. PUBLIC BONDS AND OBLIGATIONS [5000 - 5979] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Signatures [5300 - 5304] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 1252. ) ## 5302. (a) Wherever any statute requires that any bond issued by a public body be signed, manually by two or more officers or other individuals, all signatures and countersignatures may be printed, lithographed, engraved, or otherwise mechanically reproduced except that one of said signatures or countersignatures to the bonds shall be manually affixed. The signature may be affixed in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Facsimile Signatures of Public Officials Act, Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 5500) of Title 1. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the governing board of the public body may, in its discretion, determine that all of the required signatures and countersignatures shall be by facsimiles, provided, however, that the bonds shall not be valid or become obligatory for any purpose until manually signed by an authenticating agent duly appointed by the governing board or its authorized designee. (Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1055, Sec. 2.)
  154. 53020.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Emergency Powers [53019 - 53023] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    In this article, “local agency” means public agency.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Emergency Powers [53019 - 53023] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 53020. As used in this article, “local agency” means public agency. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  155. 53021.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Emergency Powers [53019 - 53023] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    A local agency’s emergency-related services or expenditures are treated as benefiting its inhabitants and property when they are for specified emergencies, and certain fire-aid requests must meet stated conditions before another local agency may respond.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Emergency Powers [53019 - 53023] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 53021. Services performed or expenditures made by a local agency within or without its territorial limits are conclusively deemed for the direct protection and benefit of its inhabitants and property if made or performed for: (a) A national or local emergency created by military attack or sabotage. (b) Providing adequate national or local defense. (c) A local emergency, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 8558. (d) Before one local agency may respond to a request for material fire protection or aid pursuant to this article the requesting agency must have primary fire protection by an organized fire department pursuant to law, and the request for aid must come from the chief or other authorized agent of such requesting agency. Notwithstanding budget limitations and restrictions imposed by law, except limitations imposed by the Constitution, all such services performed or expenditures made are payable from any funds of the public agency rendering the services or making the expenditure upon the adoption of a resolution by the governing body of that agency determining that the services were performed or the expenditures were made in connection with such an emergency and designating the fund or funds from which the obligation is to be paid. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 38.)
  156. 53022.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Emergency Powers [53019 - 53023] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    When services are performed outside the local agency’s limits, the chief administrative officer must order them unless the local agency’s legislative body provides otherwise.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Emergency Powers [53019 - 53023] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 53022. If such services are performed outside the local agency’s limits, they shall be ordered by the chief administrative officer of the office or department performing them unless otherwise provided by the legislative body of the local agency. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  157. 53023.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Emergency Powers [53019 - 53023] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    Local agency officers, agents, and employees keep the same liability immunities, legal exemptions, and related benefits when performing functions outside the local agency’s limits under this article.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Emergency Powers [53019 - 53023] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 53023. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law or any local ordinance all the privileges and immunities from liability, exemptions from laws and rules, all pension, relief, disability, workmen’s compensation, and other benefits, which apply to officers, agents, or employees of the local agency when performing functions within the local agency’s limits apply to them to the same extent while performing functions extraterritorially pursuant to this article. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1331.)
  158. 5303.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 6. PUBLIC BONDS AND OBLIGATIONS [5000 - 5979] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Signatures [5300 - 5304] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 1252. )

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    A deputy may sign or countersign certain public bonds for an officer if the officer is allowed to have a deputy and gives written authorization.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 6. PUBLIC BONDS AND OBLIGATIONS [5000 - 5979] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Signatures [5300 - 5304] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 1252. ) ## 5303. Whenever under any law of this State, or under the provisions of any ordinance, resolution or order, bonds of any public body are required or permitted to be signed or countersigned manually by any public officer who is permitted by law to have a deputy, such bonds may be signed or countersigned on behalf of such officer by any deputy of such officer who has been authorized by such officer in writing so to sign or countersign. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1061.)
  159. 53035.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Disposal of Coastal Property [53035 - 53036] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1099. )

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    The state’s policy is to protect public access to beaches and coastal lands.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Disposal of Coastal Property [53035 - 53036] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1099. ) ## 53035. It is the policy of this state to protect public access to beaches and coastal lands. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1099.)
  160. 53036.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Disposal of Coastal Property [53035 - 53036] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1099. )

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    A local agency cannot sell, lease, or transfer certain coastal property without preserving public access, unless it provides an alternate route that offers equal or greater access nearby.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Disposal of Coastal Property [53035 - 53036] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1099. ) ## 53036. No local agency as defined in Section 54951 shall sell, lease, or otherwise transfer real property owned by it and lying between the high water line of the Pacific Ocean and the public street or highway nearest the Pacific Ocean without reserving to the public the right of access over such real property, unless such local agency or its grantee shall make available to the public an alternate route which, in the judgment of the local agency, gives equal or greater public access to the Pacific Ocean in the same immediate vicinity. Any public access right or rights identified or provided pursuant to this section shall be expressly described in any document effecting the sale, lease, or transfer of such real property. (Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1259.)
  161. 5304.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 6. PUBLIC BONDS AND OBLIGATIONS [5000 - 5979] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Signatures [5300 - 5304] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 1252. )

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    A bond or coupon signature, countersignature, or attestation remains valid even if the officer or deputy leaves office before the bonds are delivered.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 6. PUBLIC BONDS AND OBLIGATIONS [5000 - 5979] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Signatures [5300 - 5304] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 1252. ) ## 5304. If any officer or deputy whose signature, countersignature or attestation appears on bonds or coupons ceases to be such officer or deputy before delivery of the bonds, his signature, countersignature or attestation appearing either on the bonds or coupons or both is valid and sufficient for all purposes to the same extent as if he had remained in office until the delivery of the bonds. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 609.)
  162. 53040.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2.6. Restoration of Records Destroyed by Public Calamity [53040- 53040.] ( Article 2.6 added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1240. )

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    A local public entity may acquire the right to reproduce part of a public record plant to restore or replace public records lost or destroyed by a conflagration or other public calamity.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2.6. Restoration of Records Destroyed by Public Calamity [53040- 53040.] ( Article 2.6 added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1240. ) ## 53040. (a) As used in this section: (1) “Acquire” includes acquisition by gift, purchase, lease, eminent domain, or otherwise. (2) “Local public entity” means any public entity other than the state. (3) “Public record plant” means the plant, or any part thereof, or any record therein, of any person engaged in the business of searching or publishing public records or insuring or guaranteeing titles to real property, including copies of public records and abstracts or memoranda taken from public records, which is owned by or in the possession of such person or which is used by him in his business. (b) If public records of a local public entity have been lost or destroyed by conflagration or other public calamity, the local public entity may acquire the right to reproduce such portion of a public record plant as is necessary for the purpose of restoring or replacing the records or their substance. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1240.)
  163. 53050.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Roster of Public Agencies [53050 - 53051] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1805. )

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    This section defines “public agency” for this article.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Roster of Public Agencies [53050 - 53051] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1805. ) ## 53050. The term “public agency,” as used in this article, means a district, public authority, public agency, and any other political subdivision or public corporation in the state, but does not include the state or a county, city and county, or city. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 653.)
  164. 53051.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Roster of Public Agencies [53050 - 53051] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1805. )

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    Public agencies must file registration information with the Secretary of State and county clerks within 70 days of beginning legal existence, and update it within 10 days of any change.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Roster of Public Agencies [53050 - 53051] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1805. ) ## 53051. (a) Within 70 days after the date of commencement of its legal existence, the governing body of each public agency shall file with the Secretary of State on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State and with the county clerk of each county in which the public agency maintains an office, a statement of all of the following facts: (1) The full, legal name of the public agency. (2) The official mailing address of the governing body of the public agency. (3) The name and residence or business address of each member of the governing body of the public agency. (4) The name, title, and residence or business address of the chairperson, president, or other presiding officer, and clerk or secretary of the governing body of the public agency. (b) Within 10 days after any change in the facts required to be stated pursuant to subdivision (a), an amended statement containing the information required by subdivision (a) shall be filed as provided therein. The information submitted to the Secretary of State shall be on a form titled “Registry of Public Agencies,” prescribed by the Secretary of State. (c) It shall be the duty of the Secretary of State and of the county clerk of each county to establish and maintain an indexed “Registry of Public Agencies,” to be so designated, which shall contain all information filed as required in subdivisions (a) and (b), which roster is hereby declared to be a public record. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 329, Sec. 14. (SB 780) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  165. 53054.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Cable Television and Video Provider Customer Service and Information Act [53054 - 53056] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. )

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    This section names the act and says it may be cited as the Cable Television and Video Provider Customer Service and Information Act.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Cable Television and Video Provider Customer Service and Information Act [53054 - 53056] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. ) ## 53054. This act shall be known and may be cited as the Cable Television and Video Provider Customer Service and Information Act. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
  166. 53054.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Cable Television and Video Provider Customer Service and Information Act [53054 - 53056] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. )

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    The Legislature states that cable television and video providers should establish customer service standards and inform customers about them.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Cable Television and Video Provider Customer Service and Information Act [53054 - 53056] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. ) ## 53054.1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) In an unregulated environment, customers of cable and video providers should get their money’s worth for the service they subscribe to, and one way to ensure this is to encourage that customer service standards be established and that customers be informed to those standards. (b) Cable television and video providers have made efforts to provide high-quality service to their customers. Cable television and video providers should continue to establish standards for customer service so as to further the development of high-quality customer service. (c) It is not the intent of this article to establish standards for customer service, but to encourage cable television and video providers to inform their customers about the standards they have established and to work to achieve these customer service goals. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
  167. 53054.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Cable Television and Video Provider Customer Service and Information Act [53054 - 53056] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines “cable television operator,” “cable television system,” and “video provider” for use in the article.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Cable Television and Video Provider Customer Service and Information Act [53054 - 53056] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. ) ## 53054.2. As used in this article: (a) “Cable television operator” means the person or entity providing cable television services through the cable television system. (b) “Cable television system” means a community antenna television system, under common ownership and control, serving a franchise area or two or more contiguous or electronically connected franchise areas. (c) “Video provider” means any person, company, or service which provides one or more channels of video programming to a residence, including a home, condominium, apartment, or mobilehome, where some fee is paid, whether directly or as included in dues or rental charges, for that service, whether or not public rights-of-way are utilized in the delivery of the video programming. A “video provider” shall include, but not be limited to, providers of cable television, master antenna television, satellite master antenna television, direct broadcast satellite, multipoint distribution service, and other providers of video programming, whatever their technology. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
  168. 53055.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Cable Television and Video Provider Customer Service and Information Act [53054 - 53056] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. )

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    Cable television operators and video providers in the state must establish customer service standards.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Cable Television and Video Provider Customer Service and Information Act [53054 - 53056] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. ) ## 53055. Each cable television operator or video provider in the state shall establish customer service standards. These customer service standards shall include, but not be limited to, standards regarding the following: (a) Installation, disconnection, service and repair obligations, employee identification and service call response time and scheduling. (b) Customer telephone and office hours; procedures for billing, charges, refunds, and credits. (c) Procedures for termination of service. (d) Notice of the deletion of a programming service, the changing of channel assignments, or an increase in rates. (e) Complaint procedures and procedures for bill dispute resolution. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
  169. 53055.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Cable Television and Video Provider Customer Service and Information Act [53054 - 53056] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. )

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    Cable television operators and video providers must give annual customer service notices and give the notice to new customers when service starts.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Cable Television and Video Provider Customer Service and Information Act [53054 - 53056] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. ) ## 53055.1. (a) Each cable television operator or video provider shall annually distribute to employees, to each customer, and to the city, county, or city and county in which the cable television operator or video provider furnishes service to customers, a notice describing these customer service standards. New customers shall also be provided with this notice when service is initiated. (b) The notice given to new customers pursuant to this section shall include, in addition to all of the information described in subdivisions (a) to (e), inclusive, of Section 53055, all of the following: (1) A listing of the services offered by the cable television operator or video provider which clearly describes all levels of service, and including the rates for each level of service, provided that, if the information concerning levels of service and rates is otherwise distributed to new customers upon installation by the cable television operator or video provider, the information need not be included in the notice to new customers required by this section. (2) The telephone number or numbers through which customers may subscribe to, change, or terminate service, request customer service, or seek general or billing information. (3) A description of the rights and remedies which the cable television operator or video provider may make available to its customers if the cable television operator or video provider does not materially meet its customer service standards. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
  170. 53055.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Cable Television and Video Provider Customer Service and Information Act [53054 - 53056] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. )

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    Cable television operators and video providers must file an annual report on how they are meeting customer service standards, once those standards have been in effect for one year.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Cable Television and Video Provider Customer Service and Information Act [53054 - 53056] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. ) ## 53055.2. After the customer service standards established pursuant to Section 53055 have been in effect for one year, each cable television operator and video provider shall report annually on the performance of that cable television operator or video provider with regard to meeting its customer service standards. This report shall be included in the annual notice required by Section 53055.1. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
  171. 53055.3.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Cable Television and Video Provider Customer Service and Information Act [53054 - 53056] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. )

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    This section says the article does not block a city, county, or city and county from enforcing customer protection standards in certain cable or video provider franchises, licenses, or other standards authorized by law.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Cable Television and Video Provider Customer Service and Information Act [53054 - 53056] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. ) ## 53055.3. No provision of this article shall be construed to preempt the prerogative of a city, county, or city and county to enforce customer protection standards that are contained in a franchise or license granted to a cable television operator or video provider pursuant to Section 53066.1 or that are otherwise authorized by law for other cable television operators or video providers. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
  172. 53056.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Cable Television and Video Provider Customer Service and Information Act [53054 - 53056] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. )

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    A city, county, or city and county may set penalties, by ordinance, for a cable television operator or video provider that fails to distribute the annual notice required by Section 53055.1, but the penalty cannot exceed $500 per year.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3.5. Cable Television and Video Provider Customer Service and Information Act [53054 - 53056] ( Article 3.5 added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. ) ## 53056. (a) The legislative body of the city, county, or city and county in which the cable television operator or video provider furnishes service to customers may, by ordinance, provide a schedule of penalties for the failure of the cable television operator or video provider to distribute the annual notice required by Section 53055.1, not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) for each year in which the notice is not distributed to all customers. (b) The city, county, or city and county shall give a cable television operator or video provider written notice of any alleged failure to distribute to all customers the annual notice required by Section 53055.1 before imposing any penalty pursuant to subdivision (a). If the cable television operator or video provider distributes this notice to all customers within 60 days after receipt of the notice from the city, county, or city and county pursuant to this subdivision, no penalty shall be imposed upon the cable television operator or video provider pursuant to subdivision (a). (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
  173. 53060.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    A local legislative body may hire qualified persons for specialized advice and services, including payroll check preparation, and may pay them from available funds.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53060. The legislative body of any public or municipal corporation or district may contract with and employ any persons for the furnishing to the corporation or district special services and advice in financial, economic, accounting, engineering, legal, or administrative matters if such persons are specially trained and experienced and competent to perform the special services required. The authority herein given to contract shall include the right of the legislative body of the corporation or district to contract for the issuance and preparation of payroll checks. The legislative body of the corporation or district may pay from any available funds such compensation to such persons as it deems proper for the services rendered. (Amended by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1384.)
  174. 53060.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    Members of local legislative bodies generally may not receive retirement benefits higher than nonsafety employees, and they may not stack multiple retirement benefits above the most generous nonsafety schedule for concurrent service, except for a member who is also a regular full-time employee in a separate public agency.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53060.1. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this section, to provide a uniform limit on the retirement benefits for the members of the legislative bodies of all political subdivisions of the state, including charter cities and charter counties. The Legislature finds and declares that uneven, conflicting, and inconsistent retirement benefits for legislative bodies distort the statewide system of intergovernmental finance. The Legislature further finds and declares that the inequities caused by these problems extend beyond the boundaries of individual public agencies. Therefore, the Legislature finds and declares that these problems are not merely municipal affairs or matters of local interest and that they are truly matters of statewide concern that require the direct attention of the state government. In providing a uniform limit on the retirement benefits for the legislative bodies of all political subdivisions of the state, the Legislature has provided a solution to a statewide problem that is greater than local in its effect. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the retirement benefits of any member of a legislative body of any city, including a charter city, county, including a charter county, city and county, special district, school district, or any other political subdivision of the state shall be no greater than that received by nonsafety employees of that public agency. In the case of agencies with different benefit structures, the benefits of members of the legislative body shall not be greater than the most generous schedule of benefits being received by any category of nonsafety employees. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, members of the legislative body of a city, including a charter city, county, including a charter county, city and county, special district, school district, or any other political subdivision of the state shall not be eligible to accrue multiple retirement benefits greater than the most generous schedule of benefits being received by any category of nonsafety employees from two or more public agencies for concurrent service except in the case of a member who serves as a regular full-time employee in a separate public agency. (d) This section shall be applicable to any member of a legislative body whose first service commences on and after January 1, 1995. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1065, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  175. 53060.3.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    Employees of a local agency have the right to inspect personnel records under Section 1198.5 of the Labor Code.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53060.3. (a) Every employee of a local agency has the right to inspect personnel records pursuant to Section 1198.5 of the Labor Code. (b) As used in this section: (1) “City” means any city or municipal corporation, whether general law city or charter city. (2) “County” means any county, whether general law county or charter county, including a city and county. (3) “Local agency” means any city, county, city and county, special district, authority, community redevelopment agency, or other political subdivision of the state. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 886, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  176. 53060.4.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    A city or county legislative body may delegate subpoena and noncompliance-reporting authority to a city or county official or department head for enforcing local laws or ordinances.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53060.4. (a) The legislative body of a city or county may delegate to a county or city official or department head its authority to issue subpoenas and to report noncompliance thereof to the judge of the superior court of the county, in order to enforce any local law or ordinance, including, but not limited to, local wage laws. (b) The Legislature finds and declares that these provisions do not constitute a change in, but are declaratory of, existing law. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 115, Sec. 2. (SB 1342) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  177. 53060.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    Districts may lobby legislative bodies and related association participation is allowed; eligible district board members can claim travel expenses.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53060.5. The term “district,” as used in this section, means a district, public authority, public agency, and any other political subdivision or public corporation in the state, but does not include the state or a county, city and county, or city. Any district, directly or through a representative, may attend the Legislature or any other legislative body, including Congress, and any committees thereof and present information to aid the passage of legislation which the district deems beneficial to the district or to prevent the passage of legislation which the governing board of the district deems detrimental to the district. The cost and expense incident thereto are proper charges against the district. Such districts may enter into and provide for participation in the business of associations and through a representative of the associations attend the Legislature, or any other legislative body, including Congress, and any committees thereof, and present information to aid the passage of legislation which the association deems beneficial to the districts in the association, or to prevent the passage of legislation which the association deems detrimental to the districts in the association. The cost and expense incident thereto are proper charges against the districts comprising the association. Each member of the district board engaging in such activities on behalf of the district shall be allowed eleven cents ($0.11) per mile, without any constructive mileage, for his expenses of traveling necessarily done by automobile, and his actual traveling expenses when he travels by public conveyance. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 227.)
  178. 53060.7.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    The Legislature says police protection is essential, identifies certain cities, counties, and special districts as law enforcement providers, and notes that the listed districts may perform police protection duties and may receive specified state funding.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53060.7. (a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares the following: (1) That police protection is an essential service for the protection of life and property and necessary to ensure the orderly conduct of society. (2) Cities and counties have been the traditional law enforcement providers in the state. (3) Some special districts have been granted statutory authorization to perform police protection activities. These districts include the Bear Valley Community Services District, the Broadmoor Police Protection District, the Kensington Police Protection and Community Services District, the Lake Shastina Community Services District, and the Stallion Springs Community Services District. (4) These districts are authorized to perform the same police protection duties and functions as cities and counties. (5) These districts wholly supplant the law enforcement functions of the county within the jurisdiction of that district. (6) These districts employ peace officers, as described in Section 830.1 of the Penal Code, who are certified as meeting those standards and requirements adopted pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 13510) of Chapter 1 of Title 4 of Part 4 of the Penal Code. (7) These districts are eligible to receive state funding pursuant to the following: (A) Section 30061 (Citizen’s Option for Public Safety Program (COPS)). (B) Section 29550.4 (booking fee reimbursement). (C) Item 9210-106-0001 of the Budget Act of 2001 (technology grants). (b) The Legislature hereby recognizes the importance of the agencies identified in subdivision (a) in performing essential police protection services within these agencies’ respective communities and, in enacting laws, shall attempt to encourage funding equity among all local law enforcement agencies for public safety purposes. (Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 176, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2002.)
  179. 53060.8.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    When a city, county, or city and county collects employment demographic data about ancestry or ethnic origin, it must add collection categories and tabulations for Black or African American groups.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53060.8. (a) The Legislature finds and declares both of the following: (1) The purpose of this section is to enhance the accuracy, comprehensiveness, and consistency of demographic data concerning employees who are descendants of persons enslaved and emancipated in the United States, also known as American Freedmen, enabling more effective policy planning and resource allocation at and between local and state levels. (2) This section emphasizes the importance of safeguarding individual privacy and ensuring the secure handling of collected data in accordance with relevant privacy laws and regulations. (b) On or after January 1, 2027, a city, including a charter city, county, or city and county, when collecting demographic data as to the ancestry or ethnic origin of persons hired for employment by a city, county, or city and county, shall include additional collection categories and tabulations for Black or African American groups as described in Section 8310.6. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 768, Sec. 1. (SB 515) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  180. 53061.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    A city, county, or fire protection district legislative body may spend money on retirement contributions for fire department firemen and may set retirement conditions by ordinance.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53061. The legislative body of a city, county, or fire protection district may expend money for the payment of contributions to a retirement system authorized to do business in the State for retirement benefits to volunteer or paid firemen of the fire department. For the purposes of determining such contributions the compensation of such firemen shall be either the compensation actually paid or that provided by Section 4458 of the Labor Code, whichever is greater. The legislative body may by ordinance provide for the conditions of retirement and may contract with such retirement system as provided in the ordinance. The authority granted by this section shall not be construed as a limitation on any powers heretofore or hereafter granted to the legislative body of a city, county, or fire protection district to provide for the retirement of volunteer or paid firemen. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 754.)
  181. 53062.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    If a law requires notice to be mailed by registered mail, sending it by certified mail counts as sufficient compliance.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53062. Whenever any notice or other communication is required by law to be mailed by registered mail to or by any county, city or district, or any officer or agency thereof, the mailing of such notice or other communication by certified mail shall be deemed to be a sufficient compliance with the requirements of such law. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1668.)
  182. 53063.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    Certain local public water authorities may carry out rainfall or precipitation enhancement practices for the general benefit of their territory.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53063. Any county, city, city and county, district, authority or other public corporation or agency which has the power to produce, conserve, control or supply water for beneficial purposes shall have the power to engage in practices designed to produce, induce, increase or control rainfall or other precipitation for the general benefit of the territory within it. (Added by renumbering Section 53062 (as added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1283) by Stats. 1957, Ch. 65.)
  183. 53064.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    A local agency may choose by lot between identical lowest or highest bids when competitive bidding is required.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53064. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the event there are two or more identical lowest or highest bids, as the case may be, submitted to a local agency for the purchase, sale, or lease of real property, supplies, materials, equipment, services, bonds, or the awarding of any contract, pursuant to a provision requiring competitive bidding, the local agency may determine by lot which bid shall be accepted. “Local agency” shall include any city, county, city and county, or public district. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 59.)
  184. 53064.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    A local water agency cannot bill a later tenant for a previous tenant’s unpaid water charges or penalties for residential use.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53064.5. No local agency furnishing water for residential use to a tenant shall seek to recover any charges or penalties for the furnishing of water to or for the tenant’s residential use from any subsequent tenant on account of nonpayment of charges by a previous tenant. The local agency may, however, require that service to subsequent tenants be furnished on the account of the landlord or property owner. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1251, Sec. 1.)
  185. 53065.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    County budget and fiscal laws generally also apply to certain districts, with listed exceptions.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53065. The provisions of law (except Section 25256 of this code) relating to budgets and other fiscal matters except borrowing which apply to counties shall also apply to any district, whose governing body is the board of supervisors or for which county fiscal officers are ex officio fiscal officers, except that this section shall not apply: (a) To school districts; (b) To districts including two or more counties; (c) Where such matters are otherwise provided by law. (Amended by Stats. 1962, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 4.)
  186. 53065.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    Special districts must disclose certain reimbursements at least annually and make the disclosure publicly available.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53065.5. Each special district, as defined by subdivision (a) of Section 56036, shall, at least annually, disclose any reimbursement paid by the district within the immediately preceding fiscal year of at least one hundred dollars ($100) for each individual charge for services or product received. “Individual charge” includes, but is not limited to, one meal, lodging for one day, transportation, or a registration fee paid to any employee or member of the governing body of the district. The disclosure requirement shall be fulfilled by including the reimbursement information in a document published or printed at least annually by a date determined by that district and shall be made available for public inspection. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 529, Sec. 4. Effective October 4, 1995.)
  187. 53066.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    Cities, counties, and city and counties in California may authorize community antenna television systems by franchise or license, set related subscriber-protective rules, cap franchise fees at 5% of gross receipts, and no person may start construction without a franchise or license.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53066. (a) Any city or county or city and county in the State of California may, pursuant to such provisions as may be prescribed by its governing body, authorize by franchise or license the construction of a community antenna television system. In connection therewith, the governing body may prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems advisable to protect the individual subscribers to the services of such community antenna television system. (b) The award of the franchise or license may be made on the basis of quality of service, rates to the subscriber, income to the city, county or city and county, experience and financial responsibility of the applicant plus any other consideration that will safeguard the local public interest, rather than a cash auction bid. (c) The maximum franchise fee for any franchise or license hereafter awarded pursuant to this section or pursuant to any ordinance adopted under authority of this section by any city or county or city and county shall be 5 percent of the grantee’s gross receipts from its operations within such city or county or city and county. Intrastate telecommunications services subject to taxation under Part 22 (commencing with Section 44000) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code shall not be included, prior to July 1, 1988, in the gross receipts subject to any cable television franchise fee. (d) Any cable television franchise or license awarded by a city or county or city and county pursuant to this section may authorize the grantee thereof to place wires, conduits and appurtenances for the community antenna television system along or across such public streets, highways, alleys, public properties, or public easements of said city or county or city and county. Public easements, as used in this section, shall include but shall not be limited to any easement created by dedication to the city or county or city and county for public utility purposes or any other purpose whatsoever. (e) No person may commence the construction of a cable television system without a franchise or license granted by the city, county, or city and county in which the cable television system will operate. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 700, Sec. 2.)
  188. 53066.01.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    This section bars advance payment of an initial franchise fee for operation periods more than 12 months after the initial payment date, with a narrow exception for certain joint powers agencies.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53066.01. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 53066, with respect to any franchise which becomes effective on or after January 1, 1984, the initial franchise fee payment shall not be paid or be made payable in advance for any period of operation which occurs more than 12 months following the date upon which initial payment is made, except that in the case of a joint powers agency which includes a county, or any portion thereof, and one or more cities, formed for purposes of issuing and administering one or more cable television franchises for a community antenna system in an area comprising more than 300,000 households, there may be an advance payment of franchise fees for purposes of the initial preparation, execution, administration, and supervision of the franchise documents and construction of the community antenna system, which payment shall not exceed eight hundred thousand dollars ($800,000). Any advance payment of a franchise fee shall be credited against a franchise fee which subsequently becomes payable. No payment of franchise fees, other than the initial payment, may be made in advance. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1230, Sec. 2.)
  189. 53066.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    When awarding a cable television franchise, a city, county, or city and county must ensure service is not denied based on local residents’ income.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53066.2. (a) In awarding a cable television franchise pursuant to Section 53066, a city, county, or city and county shall assure that access to cable service is not denied to any group of potential residential cable subscribers because of the income of the residents of the local area in which the group resides. (b) Nothing in subdivision (a) authorizes a city, county, or city and county to require a cable operator to build a line extension to a home which may be too remote and where the cost to wire is substantially above the average cost of providing cable television service in that community. (c) Any city, county, or city and county may consider that a franchise is abandoned and may take appropriate action, including revocation of a franchise agreement, after notice and an opportunity for hearing has been given to the franchisee, if it reasonably determines that the franchise has denied cable service to a group of residents because of the income of the residents of the local area in which the group resides in violation of subdivision (a). (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1313, Sec. 2.)
  190. 53066.3.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    Local governments may approve an additional cable television franchise only after a noticed public hearing, and they must decide within six months unless the applicant delayed the process.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53066.3. (a) If a city, county, or city and county elects to grant an additional cable television franchise in an area where a franchise has already been granted to a cable television operator, it shall do so only after a public hearing noticed pursuant to Section 6066, in a newspaper of general circulation as defined in Section 6000, where all of the following have been considered: (1) Whether there will be significant positive or negative impacts on the community being served. (2) Whether there will be an unreasonable adverse economic or aesthetic impact upon public or private property within the area. (3) Whether there will be an unreasonable disruption or inconvenience to existing users, or any adverse effect on future use, of utility poles, public easements, and the public rights-of-way contrary to the intent of Section 767.5 of the Public Utilities Code. (4) Whether the franchise applicant has the technical and financial ability to perform. (5) Whether there is any impact on the franchising authority’s interest in having universal cable service. (6) Whether other societal interests generally considered by franchising authorities will be met. (7) Whether the operation of an additional cable television system in the community is economically feasible. (8) Such other additional matters, both procedural and substantive, as the franchising authority may determine to be relevant. (b) Nothing in this section prevents any city, county, or city and county from considering the approval or denial of an additional cable service franchise in any area of the city, county, or city and county, subject to compliance with subdivision (d), or the imposing of additional terms and conditions upon the granting of the franchise, as the city, county, or city and county determines is necessary or appropriate. (c) The city, county, or city and county shall make a final determination as to whether to grant the additional franchise within six months of the application date unless the jurisdiction can establish that the applicant has unreasonably delayed proceedings designed to consider the matters set forth in paragraphs (1) to (8), inclusive, of subdivision (a). (d) Any additional franchise granted to provide cable television service in an area in which a franchise has already been granted and where an existing cable operator is providing service or certifies to the franchising authority that it is ready, willing, and able to provide service, shall require the franchisee to wire and serve the same geographical area within a reasonable time and in a sequence which does not discriminate against lower income or minority residents, and shall contain the same public, educational, and governmental access requirements that are set forth in the existing franchise. This subdivision does not apply where all existing cable operators certify to the franchising authority that they do not intend to provide service within a reasonable time to the area to be initially served by the additional franchise. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 413, Sec. 1.)
  191. 53066.4.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    Cable television systems covered by Section 53066 must offer lockboxes to subscribers, and the monthly charge cannot exceed $0.50 unless increased by CPI indexing.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53066.4. Every cable television system operating under a franchise or license awarded pursuant to Section 53066 shall, by July 1, 1984, and thereafter, offer to make a lockbox available to each of its subscribers. The monthly service charge for a lockbox shall not exceed fifty cents ($0.50), except that on January 1, 1985, and annually thereafter, the maximum monthly service charge shall be increased by an amount equal to the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index. A city, county, or city and county is not precluded by this or any other provision of law from requiring, as a condition to the granting of a franchise, that a cable television system make lockboxes available to subscribers without charge. For purposes of this section, a “lockbox” is a parental control device, either in the form of a separate unit or incorporated into a descrambler or other piece of equipment used to provide cable television service, which is made operational by a key or by a code, and which enables the subscriber to prevent the viewing of any pay channel offering adult programming. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 264, Sec. 1.)
  192. 53066.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    A covered cable television system must give new subscribers a written notice about possible audio or video signals on channels they do not subscribe to, unless it uses technology that prevents unwanted reception under normal operating conditions.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53066.5. Unless a cable television system operating under a franchise granted pursuant to Section 53066 incorporates technology to prevent unwanted reception of audio and video signals from occurring under normal operating conditions, the system shall provide a written statement to all new subscribers advising them that audio or video signals, or both, may be present on certain channels to which they do not subscribe. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 585, Sec. 1.)
  193. 53067.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection must, to the extent possible, provide every public agency with copies of specified tree-pruning publications.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53067. (a) The Legislature finds and declares the following: (1) That trees and other woody plants respond in specific and predictable ways to pruning and other maintenance practices. (2) That careful scientific studies indicate that arboriculture practices including, but not limited to, “topping” are often misunderstood and misapplied. (3) That the results of the 1988 California urban forestry survey prepared by Plant Science and Research for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Urban Forestry Program summarizes that an estimated 5.9 million street trees are managed by California cities of which approximately 30 percent of the cities and 20 counties do not have tree ordinances of any kind. That in 1988 an estimated one hundred nine million dollars ($109,000,000) statewide was spent on municipal tree maintenance, less than 1 percent of most city and county budgets, with an average of sixteen dollars and 82 cents ($16.82) per street and park tree per year and an average of four dollars and 68 cents ($4.68) per resident per year. California’s city governments support urban forestry. Support for tree programs is highest in communities where citizens are involved. Conclusions of the urban forestry survey state that most cities need an aggressive tree planting program to maintain tree densities at current levels, to keep pace with urban growth, increase species diversity, maintain the health and vigor of their trees, and put more effort into long-term master planning of urban forests. To derive the maximum ecological benefit from the urban forest, the current trend towards planting smaller trees will need to be reversed. Counties lag far behind cities in urban forestry efforts. Most tree programs need to put greater emphasis on educating the public on the benefits the urban forest provides. A healthy flourishing urban forest cannot be developed and maintained without foresight, proper care, and good management. (4) That the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Guidelines for Developing and Evaluating Tree Ordinances 1991 publications states that an ordinance shall be developed for the purpose of prohibiting topping of public and private trees. Topping is the practice of cutting back large diameter branches of a mature tree to stubs and is a particularly destructive pruning practice. It is stressful to mature trees, and may result in reduced vigor, decline, or even death of trees. In addition, new branches that form below the cuts are only weakly attached to the tree and are in danger of splitting out. Topped trees require constant maintenance to prevent this from happening and it is often impossible to restore the structure of the tree crown after topping. Unfortunately many people believe that topping is a proper way to prune a tree, and this destructive practice is prevalent in some communities. (5) That in an effort to promote practices that encourage the preservation of tree structure, and public safety and health, these standards developed through careful scientific studies by leading industry consultants, United States Department of Forestry scientists, and professors of horticulture and plant pathology, are recognized standards by the Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, University of California Co-operative Extension Farm advisers, the National Arborist Association, the International Society of Arboriculture, American Forestry Association, and numerous tree planting and preservation organizations throughout the state and nation. (6) That those standards are working guidelines, recognizing that trees are individually unique in form and structure and that their pruning or maintenance needs may not always fit strict rules. (7) That the International Society of Arboriculture founded in 1924 with over 21 chapters throughout the world publishes the monthly Journal of Arboriculture which is devoted to the dissemination of knowledge in the science and art of growing and maintaining shade and ornamental trees. The Journal of Arboriculture, March 1988, Volume 14, No. 3, page 76, states that properly trimmed trees not only require less manhours on their next cycle but some may not even need trimming. This conclusion was based on a study performed at Delmarva Power in Maryland during the 1982–84 trim cycles. Results indicate a 25 percent reduction in work force and a 7.4 percent reduction in costs in the first three years. (8) That the use of proper tree maintenance techniques benefits the public because of reduced costs, reduced hazards, reduced public liability, protection from premature decline or death (conserving energy reducing carbon dioxide and ozone, absorbing particulate matter, producing more oxygen by increasing canopy spread, reduction in wind speed, reducing noise pollution, increasing real property values, enhancing visual and aesthetic qualities that attract visitors and businesses, serve as a source of community image and pride by providing maximum shade and canopy cover). As canopy cover increases the public benefits increase. (9) (A) The Legislature’s findings recognize that topping of trees is a widespread misunderstood consumer request and this form of pruning detracts from public benefits including, but not limited to, safety and property values, and causes premature decline, death, disease, insects, woodrot, and increased maintenance costs. These findings also recognize that a great number of personnel performing maintenance on trees unknowingly and unintentionally produce irreversible harm. (B) The Legislature finds that nonregulated commercial tree service firms that advertise topping are widespread among commercial advertising including the yellow pages, but not limited to newspaper advertising, and that millions of dollars have been spent topping trees including publicly owned trees. (C) The Legislature finds that modern techniques utilized by certified arborists through scientific study and continued education are of value and benefit to the citizens of California and to all who care for our resources. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection through Sections 4799.06 to 4799.12, inclusive, of the Public Resources Code, shall to the extent possible, furnish to every public agency, including the state, but not limited to, a city and county, school district, or community college district copies of these publications as listed: Western Chapter International Society of Arboriculture Pruning Standards, California Department of Parks and Recreation specifications for pruning trees, and National Arborist Association Standards of pruning shade trees. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 755, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
  194. 53068.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    A local agency that wants to contract through bids must say in the public notice where and when bids will be received, and it must return bids received late unopened.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53068. Any local agency, as defined in Section 54951 of the Government Code, which seeks to enter a contract that requires the letting of bids, shall specify in the public notice the place such bids are to be received and the time by which they shall be received. Any bids received by such local agency after the time specified in the notice shall be returned unopened. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 658.)
  195. 53069.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    A city, county, city and county, or local agency that gets an easement, lease, license, right-of-way, or right-of-entry may agree to indemnify the grantor, lessor, or licensor, and may agree to repair or pay for damage caused by the authorized uses.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53069. In any agreement entered into whereby any city, county, city and county, or local agency obtains a grant of easement, lease, license, right-of-way or right-of-entry, the city, county, city and county or agency entering into the agreement may agree to indemnify and hold harmless the grantor, lessor, or licensor and may agree to repair or pay for any damage proximately caused by reason of the uses authorized by such easement, lease, license, right-of-way, or right-of-entry agreement. “Local agency” shall include any public district, public corporation, or other political subdivision of the state. (Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 491.)
  196. 53069.3.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    Cities, counties, and city and counties may adopt ordinances to use local funds to remove graffiti and repair or replace defaced property, but only within the limits stated in the section.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53069.3. (a) A city, county, or city and county may enact an ordinance to provide for the use of city or county funds to remove graffiti or other inscribed material from publicly or privately owned real or personal property located within the city, county, or city and county and to replace or repair public or privately owned property within that city, county, or city and county that has been defaced with graffiti or other inscribed material that cannot be removed cost effectively. (b) The ordinance shall authorize only the removal of the graffiti or other inscribed material itself, or, if the graffiti or other inscribed material cannot be removed cost effectively, the repair or replacement of the portion of the property that was defaced, and not the painting, repair, or replacement of other parts of the property that were not defaced. (c) (1) The removal, repair, or replacement may be performed, in the case of publicly owned real or personal property, only after securing the consent of the public entity having jurisdiction over the property, and in the case of privately owned real or personal property, only after securing the consent of the owner or possessor. (2) The law enforcement agency with primary jurisdiction in a city, county, or city and county that enacts an ordinance pursuant to this section may promulgate procedures for preremoval preservation of sufficient evidence of the graffiti or other inscribed material for criminal prosecutions or proceedings pursuant to Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code pertaining to the person or persons who inscribed the graffiti or other material. These procedures shall be followed by the city, county, or city and county prior to or during removal of graffiti or other inscribed material. (d) (1) If a city enacts an ordinance pursuant to this section, the city may also enact an ordinance to establish a procedure pursuant to Section 38772, 38773, 38773.1, 38773.2, 38773.5, or 38773.6 to recover city funds used pursuant to this section to remove graffiti or other inscribed material from publicly or privately owned real or personal property within the city. (2) If a county enacts an ordinance pursuant to this section, the county may enact an ordinance to establish a procedure pursuant to Section 25845 to recover county funds used pursuant to this section to remove graffiti or other inscribed material from publicly or privately owned real or personal property within the county. (3) As used in this section, “city or county funds” include, but are not limited to, court costs, attorney’s fees, costs of removal of the graffiti or other inscribed material, costs of repair and replacement of defaced property, costs of administering and monitoring the participation of a defendant and his or her parents or guardians in a graffiti abatement program, and the law enforcement costs incurred by the city or county in identifying and apprehending the person who created, caused, or committed the graffiti or other inscribed material on the publicly or privately owned permanent real or personal property within the city or county. (e) As used in this section, “graffiti or other inscribed material” includes any unauthorized inscription, word, figure, mark, or design that is written, marked, etched, scratched, drawn, or painted on any real or personal property. (f) This section does not preclude the abatement of graffiti or other inscribed material as a nuisance pursuant to Section 25845 or 38773.5 or the enactment or enforcement of any criminal law with respect to nuisance. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 600, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  197. 53069.4.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    A local agency may use ordinance-based administrative fines for ordinance violations and must set procedures for how those fines are imposed, enforced, collected, and reviewed.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53069.4. (a) (1) The legislative body of a local agency, as the term “local agency” is defined in Section 54951, may by ordinance make any violation of any ordinance enacted by the local agency subject to an administrative fine or penalty. The local agency shall set forth by ordinance the administrative procedures that shall govern the imposition, enforcement, collection, and administrative review by the local agency of those administrative fines or penalties. Where the violation would otherwise be an infraction, the administrative fine or penalty shall not exceed the maximum fine or penalty amounts for infractions set forth in Section 25132 and subdivision (b) of Section 36900. (2) (A) The administrative procedures set forth by ordinance adopted by the local agency pursuant to this subdivision shall provide for a reasonable period of time, as specified in the ordinance, for a person responsible for a continuing violation to correct or otherwise remedy the violation prior to the imposition of administrative fines or penalties, when the violation pertains to building, plumbing, electrical, or other similar structural or zoning issues, that do not create an immediate danger to health or safety. (B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), the ordinance adopted by the local agency pursuant to this subdivision may declare commercial cannabis activity undertaken without a license as required by Division 10 (commencing with Section 26000) of the Business and Professions Code to be a public nuisance and provide for the immediate imposition of administrative fines or penalties for the violation of local zoning restrictions or building, plumbing, electrical, or other similar structural, or health and safety requirements if the violation exists as a result of, or to facilitate, the unlicensed cultivation, manufacturing, processing, distribution, or retail sale of cannabis for which a license is required. This subparagraph shall not be construed to apply to cannabis cultivation or activity that is lawfully undertaken pursuant to Section 11362.1 or 11362.5 of the Health and Safety Code, to commercial cannabis activity undertaken pursuant to a license under Division 10 (commencing with Section 26000) of the Business and Professions Code and applicable state regulations, or to a person exempt from licensure pursuant to Section 26033 of the Business and Professions Code. (C) If a local agency adopts an ordinance that provides for the immediate imposition of administrative fines or penalties as allowed in subparagraph (B), that ordinance may impose the administrative fines and penalties upon the property owner and upon each owner of the occupant business entity engaging in unlicensed commercial cannabis activity and may hold them jointly and severally liable for the administrative fines and penalties. (D) Administrative fines or penalties that are immediately imposed pursuant to an ordinance adopted under subparagraph (B) shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation and shall not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per day. This subparagraph shall not be construed to limit the immediate imposition of larger fines that are otherwise authorized by applicable law and shall not be construed to limit administrative fines or penalties that are imposed after notice and a reasonable time to correct pursuant to subparagraph (A). (E) An ordinance adopted pursuant to subparagraph (B) shall provide for a reasonable period of time for the correction or remedy of the violation prior to the imposition of administrative fines or penalties as required in subparagraph (A) if all of the following are true: (i) A tenant is in possession of the property that is the subject of the administrative action. (ii) The rental property owner or agent can provide evidence that the rental or lease agreement prohibits the commercial cannabis activity. (iii) The rental property owner or agent did not know the tenant was engaging in unlicensed commercial cannabis activity for which a license was required and no complaint, property inspection, or other information caused the rental property owner or agent to have actual notice of the unlicensed commercial cannabis activity. (F) A local agency that passes an ordinance pursuant to subparagraph (B) may refer cases involving unlicensed commercial cannabis activity to the Attorney General to undertake civil enforcement action pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200) of Part 2 of Division 7 of, or Section 26038 of, the Business and Professions Code or any other applicable law. (b) (1) Notwithstanding Section 1094.5 or 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, within 20 days after service of the final administrative order or decision of the local agency is made pursuant to an ordinance enacted in accordance with this section regarding the imposition, enforcement, or collection of the administrative fines or penalties, a person contesting that final administrative order or decision may seek review by filing an appeal to be heard by the superior court, where the same shall be heard de novo, except that the contents of the local agency’s file in the case shall be received in evidence. A proceeding under this subdivision is a limited civil case. A copy of the document or instrument of the local agency providing notice of the violation and imposition of the administrative fine or penalty shall be admitted into evidence as prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein. A copy of the notice of appeal shall be served in person or by first-class mail upon the local agency by the contestant. (2) The fee for filing the notice of appeal shall be as specified in Section 70615. The court shall request that the local agency’s file on the case be forwarded to the court, to be received within 15 days of the request. The court shall retain the fee specified in Section 70615 regardless of the outcome of the appeal. If the court finds in favor of the contestant, the amount of the fee shall be reimbursed to the contestant by the local agency. Any deposit of the fine or penalty shall be refunded by the local agency in accordance with the judgment of the court. (3) The conduct of the appeal under this section is a subordinate judicial duty that may be performed by traffic trial commissioners and other subordinate judicial officials at the direction of the presiding judge of the court. (c) If no notice of appeal of the local agency’s final administrative order or decision is filed within the period set forth in this section, the order or decision shall be deemed confirmed. (d) If the fine or penalty has not been deposited and the decision of the court is against the contestant, the local agency may proceed to collect the penalty pursuant to the procedures set forth in its ordinance. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 477, Sec. 1. (AB 1684) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  198. 53069.44.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    Local jurisdictions may not adopt or enforce ordinances that stop people or organizations from providing support services to homeless people or helping with basic survival.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53069.44. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a local jurisdiction shall not adopt a local ordinance, or enforce an existing ordinance, that prohibits a person or organization from providing support services, including legal services or medical care, to a person who is homeless or assisting a person who is homeless with any act related to basic survival. (b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) (A) “Act related to basic survival” includes, but is not limited to, assisting with or providing items to assist with any of the following: (i) Eating and drinking, including provision of food and water. (ii) Sleeping, including provision of blankets and pillows. (iii) Protecting oneself from the elements. (iv) Other activities and items necessary for immediate personal health and hygiene. (B) Nothing in this definition shall be interpreted to include distribution of plywood or other heavy construction materials. (2) “Homeless” has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as that section read on January 10, 2019. (3) “Local jurisdiction” means a city, county, city and county, or special district. (4) “Support services” includes nonhousing services described in paragraph (4) of subdivision (e) of Section 50243 of the Health and Safety Code. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 521, Sec. 2. (SB 634) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  199. 53069.45.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    Local agencies that provide water services may adopt ordinances banning water theft, must set administrative procedures and hardship waivers, and may impose fines for violations.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53069.45. (a) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, the legislative body of a local agency, as defined in Section 54951, that provides water services, may adopt an ordinance that prohibits water theft and makes a violation of an ordinance enacted by the local agency regarding water theft subject to an administrative fine or penalty, as provided in this section. (2) The local agency shall adopt an ordinance that sets forth the administrative procedure that shall govern the imposition, enforcement, collection, and administrative review by the local agency of the administrative fines or penalties for water theft. (3) The local agency shall establish a process for granting a hardship waiver to reduce the amount of the fine imposed for water theft upon a showing by the responsible party that payment of the full amount of the fine would impose an undue financial burden on the responsible party. (b) If the water theft is committed via meter tampering in violation of an ordinance adopted under this section, it is punishable as follows: (1) A fine not exceeding one hundred thirty dollars ($130) for a first violation. (2) A fine not exceeding seven hundred dollars ($700) for a second violation of the same ordinance within one year of the first violation. (3) A fine not exceeding one thousand three hundred dollars ($1,300) for the third violation and each additional violation of the same ordinance. (c) All other forms of water theft in violation of an ordinance adopted under this section are punishable as follows: (1) A fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) for a first violation. (2) A fine not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000) for a second violation of the same ordinance within one year. (3) A fine not exceeding three thousand dollars ($3,000) for each additional violation of the same ordinance. (d) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) “Irrigation district” has the same meaning as “district,” as that term is defined in Section 20513 of the Water Code. (2) “Water theft” means an action to divert, tamper, or reconnect water utility services, as defined in Section 498 of the Penal Code. (e) An irrigation district may impose fines or penalties for water theft in accordance with this section or Division 11 (commencing with Section 20500) of the Water Code. This section shall not cap or limit the fines that an irrigation district may impose in accordance with Division 11 (commencing with Section 20500) of the Water Code. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 540, Sec. 4. (SB 394) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  200. 53069.46.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. )

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    A qualifying local agency may adopt an ordinance banning unauthorized fire-hydrant connections, must adopt procedures for enforcement, and cannot fine the same offense under both this section and Section 53069.45.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 - 57607] ( Title 5 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 55821] ( Division 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES [53000 - 54999.7] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [53000 - 53170] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Miscellaneous [53060 - 53087.9] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 522. ) ## 53069.46. (a) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, the legislative body of a local agency, as defined in Section 54951, that provides retail water services, may adopt an ordinance that prohibits unauthorized connection to a fire hydrant, and makes a violation of an ordinance enacted by the local agency regarding water theft committed via the unauthorized connection to a fire hydrant subject to an administrative fine or penalty, as provided in this section. (2) The local agency shall adopt an ordinance that sets forth the administrative procedure that shall govern the imposition, enforcement, collection, and administrative review by the local agency of the administrative fines or penalties for water theft committed via the unauthorized connection to a fire hydrant. (b) Water theft committed via the unauthorized connection to a fire hydrant in violation of an ordinance adopted under this section is punishable as follows: (1) A fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for a first violation. (2) A fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000) for a second violation of the same ordinance. (3) A fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for the third violation and each additional violation of the same ordinance. (c) For purposes of this section, “unauthorized connection to a fire hydrant” includes the unauthorized use of a fire hydrant, fire hydrant meter, or fire detector check. (d) (1) A local agency shall not impose fines under both this section and Section 53069.45 for the same offense. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (1), this section does not preclude remedies available under any other law, including provisions in the Penal Code or the Civil Code. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 540, Sec. 5. (SB 394) Effective January 1, 2026.)

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