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Part 69 of 107 · provisions 13,601–13,800

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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. 54730.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. )

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    A local agency that issues bonds for a sanitation or sewer enterprise may contract for design, construction, extension, improvement, maintenance, or operation if the legislative body believes the contract will benefit the 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. ) ## 54730. If in the opinion of the legislative body it will benefit the local agency to enter the contract, any local agency issuing bonds for the acquisition, construction, extension, or improvement of any sanitation or sewer enterprise may contract with persons to design, construct, extend, improve, maintain, or operate the enterprise. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249.)
  2. 54731.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. )

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    Contracts must state that all consideration under the contract is payable only from the enterprise’s revenues.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. ) ## 54731. All consideration paid under the contract is payable solely from the revenues of the enterprise and the contracts shall expressly provide. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249.)
  3. 54732.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. )

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    The legislative body determines the duration and terms of the contracts, case by case, based on the local agency’s best interests.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. ) ## 54732. The duration and terms of the contracts shall be those which the legislative body determines to be for the best interests of the local agency in each case. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249.)
  4. 54733.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. )

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    Contracts may be made only for a period that does not extend beyond full payment of the enterprise’s principal and interest on its bonds.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. ) ## 54733. The contracts may be made for any period not exceeding the time when the principal and interest of all bonds of the enterprise have been paid in full. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249.)
  5. 54734.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. )

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    If the legislative body decides an enterprise is necessary and convenient for public health, it may adopt a general specification for it.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. ) ## 54734. When the legislative body determines that an enterprise is necessary and convenient for the preservation of public health, it may adopt a general specification for the enterprise setting forth: (a) Definite criteria of capacity and general location of the enterprise. (b) General structural requirements. (c) Degree of purification and manner of disposal of effluent and sludge. (d) The duration of operation under the control, supervision, and responsibility of the contractor after the required performance has been demonstrated. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249.)
  6. 54735.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. )

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    The contract must be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder and must comply with other applicable statutes and 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. ) ## 54735. The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder and shall conform to all other statutes and ordinances applicable to public contracts. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249.)
  7. 54736.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. )

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    A local agency may not use a contract to transfer or limit its legal powers and duties over specified bonds, funds, charges, and health-and-safety regulations.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. ) ## 54736. A local agency shall not by any such contract transfer or attempt to transfer to any person or in any way restrict the exercise of the local agency’s legal powers and duties concerning: (a) The issuance and sale of the bonds of the enterprise. (b) The payment of the principal and interest of the bonds. (c) The receipt, handling, and disbursement of and accounting for the proceeds of the bonds. (d) The fixing and collection of fees, tolls, rates, rentals, and other charges for the services of the enterprise. (e) The handling and disbursement of and accounting for the receipts and other funds of the enterprise. (f) The making and enforcing of ordinances and regulations to protect and promote public health and safety in connection with the enterprise and its operation. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249.)
  8. 54737.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. )

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    A contract can be approved only if the legislative body gives an affirmative four-fifths vote.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. ) ## 54737. The affirmative vote of four-fifths of the legislative body is required to approve the contracts. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249.)
  9. 54738.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. )

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    A local agency may make and carry out up to 40-year contracts with an industrial establishment for sewerage facilities if its legislative body finds the contract serves the public interest or protects public health.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. ) ## 54738. When determined by its legislative body to be in the public interest or necessary for the protection of the public health, the local agency may enter into and perform contracts, not to exceed a term of 40 years, with any industrial establishment for the provision and operation by the local agency of sewerage facilities to abate or reduce the pollution of water caused by discharges of industrial waste by the industrial establishment and the payment periodically or otherwise by the industrial establishment to the local agency of amounts at least sufficient, in the determination of such legislative body, to compensate the local agency for the cost of providing, including any payment of principal and interest charges, and of operating and maintaining the sewerage facilities serving such industrial establishment, or such portion of such cost as the legislative body determines is fair and equitable. Such contracts may be made irrespective of whether bonds are issued in connection therewith. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249.)
  10. 54739.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. )

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    A listed local agency may require industrial waste pretreatment, block that waste from entering the system, or require payment of excess costs tied to added treatment needs.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. ) ## 54739. (a) Any local agency listed in Section 54725 may require any of the following: (1) Pretreatment of any industrial waste which the local agency determines is necessary in order to meet standards established by the federal or California state government or other regulatory agencies or which the local agency determines is necessary in order to protect its treatment works or the proper and efficient operation thereof or the health or safety of its employees or the environment. (2) The prevention of the entry of such industrial waste into the collection system and treatment works. (3) The payment of excess costs to the system for supplementary treatment plants, facilities, or operations needed as a result of allowing the entry into the collection system and treatment works of such industrial waste. (b) The provisions of this section shall be in addition to other requirements provided for in the respective enabling acts of those local agencies incorporated by reference in subdivision (a). (Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1191, Sec. 2.)
  11. 54740.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. )

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    A person who violates certain local agency requirements may face civil liability of up to $25,000 per day for each violation.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. ) ## 54740. (a) Any person who violates any requirement adopted or ordered by a local agency pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 54739 may be civilly liable in a sum of not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) a day for each violation. (b) The local agency may petition the superior court to impose, assess, and recover the sums provided for in subdivision (a). In determining the amount, the court shall take into consideration all relevant circumstances, including, but not limited to, the extent of harm caused by the violation, the economic benefit derived through any noncompliance, the nature and persistence of the violation, the length of time over which the violation occurs, and corrective action, if any, attempted or taken by the discharger. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all civil penalties imposed by the court for a violation of this section shall be distributed to the local agency. (d) Remedies under this section are in addition to and do not supersede or limit any and all other remedies, civil or criminal, but no liability shall be recoverable under this section for any violation for which liability is recovered under Section 54740.5. (Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1191, Sec. 3.)
  12. 54740.5.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. )

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    A local agency may issue an administrative complaint for certain discharge-related violations, hold a hearing, and impose civil penalties, with payment due within 30 days unless appealed.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. ) ## 54740.5. (a) The local agency may issue an administrative complaint to any person who violates any requirement adopted or ordered by a local agency pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 54739. The administrative complaint shall allege the act or failure to act that constitutes the violation of the local agency’s requirements, the provisions of law authorizing civil liability to be imposed, and the proposed civil penalty. (b) The administrative complaint shall be served by personal delivery or certified mail on the person subject to the local agency’s discharge requirements, and shall inform the person served that a hearing shall be conducted within 60 days after the person has been served. The hearing shall be before a hearing officer designated by the governing board of the local agency. The person who has been issued an administrative complaint may waive the right to a hearing, in which case the local agency shall not conduct a hearing. A person dissatisfied with the decision of the hearing officer may appeal to the governing board of the local agency within 30 days of notice of the hearing officer’s decision. (c) If after the hearing, or appeal, if any, it is found that the person has violated reporting or discharge requirements, the hearing officer or board may assess a civil penalty against that person. In determining the amount of the civil penalty, the hearing officer or board may take into consideration all relevant circumstances, including, but not limited to, the extent of harm caused by the violation, the economic benefit derived through any noncompliance, the nature and persistence of the violation, the length of time over which the violation occurs and corrective action, if any, attempted or taken by the discharger. (d) Civil penalties may be imposed by the local agency as follows: (1) In an amount which shall not exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000) for each day for failing or refusing to furnish technical or monitoring reports. (2) In an amount which shall not exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000) for each day for failing or refusing to timely comply with any compliance schedule established by the local agency. (3) In an amount which shall not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation for each day for discharges in violation of any waste discharge limitation, permit condition, or requirement issued, reissued, or adopted by the local agency. (4) In an amount which does not exceed ten dollars ($10) per gallon for discharges in violation of any suspension, cease and desist order or other orders, or prohibition issued, reissued, or adopted by a local agency. (5) The amount of any civil penalties imposed under this section which have remained delinquent for a period of 60 days shall constitute a lien against the real property of the discharger from which the discharge originated resulting in the imposition of the civil penalty. The lien provided herein shall have no force and effect until recorded with the county recorder and when recorded shall have the force and effect and priority of a judgment lien and continue for 10 years from the time of recording unless sooner released, and shall be renewable in accordance with the provisions of Sections 683.110 to 683.220, inclusive, of the Code of Civil Procedure. (e) All moneys collected under this section shall be deposited in a special account of the local agency and shall be made available for the monitoring, treatment, and control of discharges into the local agency’s sanitation or sewer system or for other mitigation measures. (f) Unless appealed, orders setting administrative civil penalties shall become effective and final upon issuance thereof, and payment shall be made within 30 days. Copies of these orders shall be served by personal service or by registered mail upon the party served with the administrative complaint and upon other persons who appeared at the hearing and requested a copy. (g) The local agency may, at its option, elect to petition the superior court to confirm any order establishing civil penalties and enter judgment in conformity therewith in accordance with the provisions of Sections 1285 to 1287.6, inclusive, of the Code of Civil Procedure. (h) No penalties shall be recoverable under this section for any violation for which civil liability is recovered under Section 54740. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 427, Sec. 67. Effective January 1, 1993.)
  13. 54740.6.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. )

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    A person aggrieved by certain board or hearing officer final orders may seek superior court review by filing a writ of mandate petition within 30 days after service of the relevant decision and order.

    ## 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 6.5. Contracts of Sanitation or Sewerage Enterprises [54725 - 54740.6] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1249. ) ## 54740.6. (a) Any party aggrieved by a final order issued by the governing board of a local agency under Section 54740.5, after granting review of the order of a hearing officer, may obtain review of the order of the board in the superior court by filing in the court a petition for writ of mandate within 30 days following the service of a copy of a decision and order issued by the board. Any party aggrieved by a final order of a hearing officer issued under Section 54740.5, for which the board denies review, may obtain review, of the order of the hearing officer in the superior court by filing in the court a petition for writ of mandate within 30 days following service of a copy of a decision and order denying review by the board. (b) If no aggrieved party petitions for writ of mandate within the time provided by this section, an order of the board or a hearing officer shall not be subject to review by any court or agency, except that the board may grant review on its own motion of an order issued under Section 54740.5 after the expiration of the time limits set by that section. (c) The evidence before the court shall consist of the record before the board, including the hearing officer’s record, and any other relevant evidence which, in the judgment of the court, should be considered to effectuate and implement policies of this division. In every such case, the court shall exercise its independent judgment on the evidence. (d) Except as otherwise provided in this section, subdivisions (e) and (f) of Section 1094.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall govern proceedings pursuant to this section. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1191, Sec. 5.)
  14. 54773.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. )

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    This chapter is named the Teeter Plan Bond Law of 1994 and may be cited by that name.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. ) ## 54773. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Teeter Plan Bond Law of 1994. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. Effective July 21, 1994.)
  15. 54773.1.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. )

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    The Legislature states there is a need to finance an alternative method for distributing tax levies and tax sale proceeds, and says it intends to help local agencies get financing for that purpose.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. ) ## 54773.1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) There is a need within the state to finance the alternative method of distribution of tax levies and collections of tax sale proceeds authorized pursuant to Sections 4701 to 4717, inclusive, of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (b) That it is the intent of the Legislature to assist local agencies in obtaining sources of financing for these purposes. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. Effective July 21, 1994.)
  16. 54774.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines key terms used in this chapter on bonds.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. ) ## 54774. The definitions in this section shall govern the construction and interpretation of this chapter: (a) “Bond purchase agreement” means a contractual agreement executed between the county and one or more investment bankers that underwrite the bonds. (b) “Bonds” means evidences of indebtedness, including, but not limited to, bonds, notes, commercial paper, floating rate and variable maturity securities, and certificates of participation. (c) “County” means any county or city and county of this state which has adopted an alternative method of distribution of tax levies and collections of tax sale proceeds authorized pursuant to Sections 4701 to 4717, inclusive, of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (d) “Indenture” means any indenture, trust agreement, or similar document entered into by the county and a trustee or other fiduciary with respect to the bonds. (e) “Tax revenues” means all current or delinquent taxes (and, if a county has made an election under Section 4702.5 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, assessments), redemption amounts, and delinquent penalties for which the county has advanced funds pursuant to Sections 4701 to 4717, inclusive, of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. Effective July 21, 1994.)
  17. 54775.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. )

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    This chapter is supplemental and does not limit other laws governing bond issuance, financing, or refinancing.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. ) ## 54775. This chapter does not limit any other law and shall be deemed to provide a complete and supplemental method for exercising the powers authorized by this chapter, and shall be deemed as being supplemental to the powers conferred by other applicable laws. The issuance of bonds, financing, or refinancing under this chapter need not comply with the requirements of any other state laws applicable to the issuance of bonds. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. Effective July 21, 1994.)
  18. 54776.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. )

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    A county may issue bonds to fund advances for uncollected taxes, but only within stated fiscal-year and special-purpose limits.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. ) ## 54776. The county may, from time to time, issue its bonds in an aggregate principal amount the county determines necessary to provide sufficient funds for purposes of advancing moneys representing uncollected taxes in accordance with Section 4705 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, provided that the aggregate amount of all the bonds issued in any fiscal year, together with interest thereon, shall not exceed the tax revenues attributable to the fiscal year in which the bonds are issued, except that in the case of a county wishing to finance the initial apportionment pursuant to Section 4713 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, the aggregate principal amount of bonds that may be issued for that purpose, together with interest thereon, shall not exceed the aggregate amount of those initial apportionments plus any then-existing delinquent penalties. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 91, Sec. 53. Effective January 1, 1996.)
  19. 54777.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. )

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    A county may issue serial or term bonds, but they must be authorized by resolution approved by a majority of the board of supervisors.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. ) ## 54777. (a) The bonds may be issued as serial bonds or as term bonds, in one or more series. The bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the county approved by a majority vote of its board of supervisors, and shall, as provided by the resolution or by the terms of an indenture pursuant to which the bonds are issued, bear the date of issuance; the date of maturity not exceeding seven years from their date of issuance; the rate of interest, either fixed or variable, and if variable, not in excess of the maximum rate of interest specified therein; be in the form provided; be in registered form; be payable in lawful money of the United States at the place or places provided within or without the State of California; and be subject to the terms of redemption provided. (b) The bonds shall be sold by the county at the time and in the manner set out in the county’s resolution. The sale may be a public or private sale, and for the price or prices, and on terms and conditions, as the county determines proper. Pending preparation of the definitive bonds, the county may issue interim receipts, certificates, or temporary bonds that shall be exchanged for definitive bonds. (c) The bonds shall be repaid from tax revenues and any other legally available funds of the county. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. Effective July 21, 1994.)
  20. 54778.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. )

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    A bond authorizing resolution may include specified provisions that become part of the contract with the bondholders.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. ) ## 54778. Any resolution authorizing any bond or any issue of bonds may contain the following provisions, which shall be a part of the contract with the holders of the bonds to be authorized. (a) Provisions pledging the tax revenues and any other legally available funds of the county to secure the payment of the bonds. (b) Provisions setting aside reserves or sinking funds, and the regulation and disposition thereof. (c) Limitations on the purpose to which the proceeds of any issue of bonds may be applied, and pledging the proceeds to secure the payment of the bonds. (d) Limitations on the issuance of additional bonds, the terms on which additional bonds may be issued and secured, and the refunding of outstanding bonds. (e) The procedure, if any, by which the terms of any contract with bondholders may be amended or abrogated, the amount of bonds and the holders thereof that are required to give consent thereto, and the manner in which the consent may be given. (f) Definitions of acts or omissions to act that constitute a default in the duties of the county to holders of its obligations, and providing the rights and remedies of the holders in the event of a default. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. Effective July 21, 1994.)
  21. 54779.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. )

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    A county may use available funds to buy its own bonds, and may also hold, pledge, cancel, or resell them, as long as it follows agreements with bondholders.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. ) ## 54779. The county may, out of any funds available therefor, purchase its bonds. The county may hold, pledge, cancel, or resell the bonds, subject to, and in accordance with, agreements with bondholders. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. Effective July 21, 1994.)
  22. 54780.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. )

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    Bonds issued under this chapter may be secured by an indenture, and certain banks or trust companies must provide indemnifying bonds or pledge securities when the county requires it.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. ) ## 54780. Any bonds issued under this chapter may be secured by an indenture between the county and a corporate trustee or trustees, which may include any trust company or bank having the power of a trust company within or without the State of California. (a) The indenture or the resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds may pledge or assign the tax revenues to be received. The indenture or resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds may contain provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including provisions specifically authorized to be included in any resolution or resolutions of the county authorizing bonds. (b) Any bank or trust company doing business under the laws of the State of California, which may act as a depository of the proceeds of bonds or of tax revenues or other moneys, shall furnish indemnifying bonds or pledge securities when required by the county. (c) The indenture may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustee or trustees, and may restrict the individual right of action of bondholders. In addition, any indenture or resolution may contain other provisions the county determines to be reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. Effective July 21, 1994.)
  23. 54781.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. )

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    A county may issue refunding bonds and use the proceeds to pay, purchase, retire, or escrow the old bonds.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. ) ## 54781. (a) The county may issue bonds for the purpose of refunding any bonds then outstanding, including the payment of any redemption premium thereon and any interest accrued, or to accrue, on their earliest or any subsequent date of redemption, purchase or maturity of these bonds. The limitations of Section 54776, as to the aggregate principal amount of bonds that may be issued in any fiscal year, shall not apply to bonds issued under this section. (b) The proceeds of any bonds issued for the purpose of refunding outstanding bonds may be applied to the purchase or retirement at maturity or redemption of those outstanding bonds either on their earlier or any subsequent redemption date or upon the purchase or retirement at the maturity thereof and may, pending this application, be placed in escrow to be applied to the purchase or retirement at maturity or redemption of those outstanding bonds on the date as may be determined by the county. (c) Pending the foregoing use, the escrowed proceeds may be invested and reinvested in obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States, or in certificates of deposit or time deposits secured by obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States, maturing at the time or times appropriate to assure prompt payment of the principal, interest, and redemption premium, if any, of the outstanding bonds to be refunded. The interest, income and profits, if any, earned or realized on the investment may also be applied to the payment of the outstanding bonds to be refunded. After the terms of the escrow have been fully satisfied and carried out, any balance of the proceeds and interest, income and profits, if any, earned or realized on the investments thereof, shall be returned to the county. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. Effective July 21, 1994.)
  24. 54782.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. )

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    County bonds are treated as legal investments for several kinds of funds and fiduciary holdings, and may be deposited with state or local public bodies when law allows bond deposits.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. ) ## 54782. Bonds issued by the county are legal investments for all trust funds, the funds of all insurance companies, banks, both commercial and savings, trust companies, executors, administrators, trustees and other fiduciaries, for state school funds and for any funds which may be invested in county, municipal or school district bonds. The bonds are securities that may legally be deposited with, and received by, any state or municipal officer or agency or political subdivision of the state for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or obligations of the state is now, or may hereafter be, authorized by law, including deposits to secure public funds. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. Effective July 21, 1994.)
  25. 54783.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. )

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    Interest earned on a county bond is free from state personal income tax and corporate income or franchise tax.

    ## 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 6.6. Bonds [54773 - 54783] ( Chapter 6.6 added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. ) ## 54783. Interest earned on any bond issued by the county shall at all times be free from state personal income tax and corporate income or franchise tax. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 91, Sec. 54. Effective January 1, 1996.)
  26. 548.

    ## 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 Siskiyou County to Sacramento is 295 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. ) ## 548. From the county seat of Siskiyou County to Sacramento it is two hundred and ninety-five (295) miles. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  27. 549.

    ## 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 Solano County to Sacramento is 40 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. ) ## 549. From the county seat of Solano County to Sacramento it is forty (40) miles. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  28. 54900.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    When certain city or district boundary changes or creations happen, the responsible authority must file a statement, and the city or district must prepare and forward it.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 54900. When there is a change in boundaries (1) of a city, (2) of a district, or special zone thereof, within a city the tax levy of which is carried on the regular city assessment roll, or (3) of a district, or special zone thereof, the tax or special assessment levy of which is carried on the regular county assessment roll, or when a city or any district, or special zone thereof, is created the tax or special assessment levy of which is carried on the regular county assessment roll, or when a district previously levying and collecting taxes or special assessments based upon its own assessment utilizes the regular city or county assessment roll, the tax or assessment levying authority of the city or district shall file or cause to be filed a statement of the creation or change, or of the exterior boundaries of the district and the special zones therein newly utilizing the regular city or county assessment roll. The city or district shall prepare the statement and forward it to the tax or assessment levying authority for filing. Any filing as required by this section by the executive officer of a local agency formation commission pursuant to Section 57204 shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1019, Sec. 13.)
  29. 54900.1.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    This section defines “tax or assessment levying authority” 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 54900.1. The tax or assessment levying authority as used in this chapter shall be the governmental body required to levy taxes or assessments by the principal act of the city or district as defined in Section 56065. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1019, Sec. 14.)
  30. 54901.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    A boundary-change statement must include specified documents and details, and in some cases additional information about effective dates, taxation, population, and limiting addresses.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 54901. (a) The statement shall be in the form required by the Board of Equalization and include a certified copy of the ordinance or resolution ordering the creation of or change in boundary of the city, district or zone thereof, a legal description of said boundaries and a map or plat indicating the boundaries. (b) If the proceedings require the executive officer of a local agency formation commission to execute a certificate of completion of proceedings, the statement shall set forth the effective date of the proceeding. The statement shall also specify whether or not the affected property will be taxed for any existing bonded indebtedness or contractual obligations, and specify the change associated with each affected agency. (c) For changes of organization or reorganizations which include the incorporation of, annexation to, or detachment from a city, the statement shall also include the estimated population of the affected territory and include a map or plat showing limiting addresses on streets within the affected territory. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 491, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
  31. 54902.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    A statement must be filed by December 1 of the year before the assessments or taxes are levied, and copies must also be filed with specified county auditors, assessors, and the State Board of Equalization in Sacramento.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 54902. On or before December 1 of the year immediately preceding the year in which the assessments or taxes are to be levied, the statement shall be filed with the auditor of each levying county, and the statement and the map or plat shall be filed with each assessor whose roll is used for the levy and with the State Board of Equalization in Sacramento. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 497, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1996.)
  32. 54902.1.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    If the required filing is late, the section’s special tax rules apply, the affected local agency may borrow against expected revenue, and later taxes or assessments may be used to repay the borrowing.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 54902.1. In the event that any statement, map or plat required by this chapter is filed after the deadline specified in Section 54902, the provisions of Section 54903 shall apply to the territory described in such statement, map or plat and the boundary changes indicated therein shall not be effective for tax or assessment purposes for the fiscal year beginning on the following July 1. Any city or district, or zone thereof, to which this section applies may borrow an amount of money equivalent to the anticipated tax revenue which would have been collected during such fiscal year within the territory described in the statement, map or plat, if such statement, map or plat had been filed on or before the deadline specified in Section 54902. During succeeding fiscal years a tax or assessment may be levied by, or on behalf of, any city or district, or zone thereof, in order to repay such borrowed funds, including the cost of interest charges connected therewith. The tax shall be levied, after notice of the intent to levy the tax to the State Board of Equalization in such time and manner as prescribed by the board, only on that property described in the statement, map or plat. Such an amount of money may be raised during a single fiscal year or, at the discretion of the affected local agency, a portion of such amount may be raised in each of several fiscal years. The tax or assessment rate authorized by this section shall be in addition to any maximum property tax rate established pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 2201) of Part 4 of Division 1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 868.)
  33. 54902.2.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    A taxing agency that chooses to become a revenue district or use the regular city assessment roll must do so by resolution, and the district clerk must file a certified copy of the resolution and required statements with the relevant assessor(s) and the State Board of Equalization in Sacramento.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 54902.2. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever a taxing agency elects to become a revenue district within the meaning of Section 122 of the Revenue and Taxation Code or elects to utilize the regular city assessment roll, it shall do so by the adoption of a resolution to that effect. The clerk of the legislative body of such district shall file a certified copy of such resolution, together with the statements as required by this chapter, with each assessor whose roll is to be used for the levy of assessment or taxes and with the State Board of Equalization in Sacramento. (Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 76.)
  34. 54902.5.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    The State Board of Equalization must set filing and processing fees for certain boundary-change statements and maps, and the fee cannot be more than the board’s reasonable cost or 25% of anticipated first-year tax revenue, whichever is less.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 54902.5. (a) Notwithstanding Section 6103, the State Board of Equalization shall establish a schedule of fees for filing and processing the statements and maps or plats that are required to be filed with the board pursuant to Section 54902. (1) The schedule shall not include any fee that exceeds the reasonably anticipated cost to the board of performing the work to which the fee relates, or an amount equal to 25 percent of the anticipated total tax revenue that will be collected by the city or district during the first full fiscal year, beginning on July 1, that the boundary changes are effective, as determined by the county auditor, whichever amount is less. (2) For purposes of this subdivision, “anticipated total tax revenue” means the tax revenues that will be allocated to the city or district from all property located within the boundaries of the city or district, including the area affected by the boundary change. (b) The city, district, or executive officer of a local agency formation commission, forwarding the statement to the tax or assessment levying authority for filing pursuant to Section 54900, shall accompany the statement with the necessary fee for transmittal to the board. However, with respect to a newly created city or district, no fee shall be required until the time that the city or district receives its first revenues. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 485, Sec. 93. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  35. 54903.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    Boundary changes for a city, district, or zone are not effective for assessment or taxation purposes unless the required statement and map or plat is filed.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 54903. The creation of any city, district or zone thereof or the change in its boundaries is not effective for assessment or taxation purposes nor shall the tax or the special assessment levy of a district previously levying and collecting taxes or special assessments based on its own assessment be carried on a city or county assessment roll unless the statement and map or plat is filed pursuant to this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 266.)
  36. 54903.1.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    When a school district boundary statement and map must be filed with the State Board of Equalization, the filing authority must also file copies with the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the county superintendent of schools.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 54903.1. When a statement of the creation or change of boundaries of a school district and a map or plat thereof is required to be filed with the State Board of Equalization, the authority required to file the statement and map or plat shall, at the same time, file a copy of the statement and map or plat with the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the county superintendent of schools of the county in which the school district is located. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 956.)
  37. 54904.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    This chapter does not apply to certain sanitary districts if they meet the listed tax-assessment 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 54904. This chapter does not apply to sanitary districts organized, consolidated, or whose boundaries are changed, pursuant to Part 1 of Division 6 of the Health and Safety Code if the district levies and collects taxes based upon its own assessment without taking advantage of Sections 6780 to 6787 of the Health and Safety Code. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  38. 54905.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    This chapter does not apply to certain community facilities districts organized under the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 if they do not collect special taxes by reference to tax rate areas.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 54905. This chapter does not apply to any community facilities district organized pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 53311) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5) if the district does not provide for the collection of special taxes by reference to tax rate areas. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1440, Sec. 16.)
  39. 54906.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    This chapter does not apply to zones within a permanent road division if the zones are for a specific permanent road project.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 54906. This chapter does not apply to any zones within a permanent road division created pursuant to Section 1162.6 of the Streets and Highways Code, where the zones are formed for a specific permanent road project. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 269, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  40. 54915.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    For a specified 1972 annexation/withdrawal scenario, the boundary change is effective for 1973–74 assessment and taxation only if the required statements and map or plat are filed by March 1, 1973.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 54915. Notwithstanding Sections 54902 and 54903, any change in the boundaries of a fire protection district formed or operating under Part 2.7 (commencing with Section 13801) of Division 12 of the Health and Safety Code as the result of an annexation to a city, the proceedings for which were completed in 1972, and as the result of the withdrawal of territory of the district by action taken prior to March 1, 1973, pursuant to Section 13952 of the Health and Safety Code, by the city council of a city to which such territory has been annexed shall be effective for assessment and taxation purposes for the 1973–74 fiscal year if the required statements and map or plat is filed on or before March 1, 1973. The district from which the territory has been withdrawn shall have no power to furnish fire protection services to such territory on or after July 1, 1973, and no taxes shall be levied by or on behalf of the district on any property in such territory in order to furnish fire protection services to such territory on or after July 1, 1973. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 37.)
  41. 54915.5.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    If a fire protection district formation was approved by voters at the June 8, 1982 election, that approval is effective for assessment and taxation purposes for fiscal year 1982–83 if the required statements and map or plat are filed by July 15, 1982.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 54915.5. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 54902, 54902.1, or 54903, the approval of any formation of a fire protection district by the voters at an election held on June 8, 1982, shall be effective for assessment and taxation purposes for the 1982–83 fiscal year if the required statements and map or plat are filed on or before July 15, 1982. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 319, Sec. 1. Effective June 29, 1982.)
  42. 54916.5.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    A county service area formed for fire protection and emergency medical services is effective for assessment and taxation for the 1982–83 fiscal year if the required statements and map or plat are filed by March 17, 1982.

    ## 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 8. Boundaries [54900 - 54916.5] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 54916.5. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 54902, 54902.1, or 54903, any county service area which is formed for the purpose of providing fire protection and emergency medical services, the formation of which is completed on March 3, 1982, shall be effective for assessment and taxation purposes for the 1982–83 fiscal year if the required statements and map or plat are filed on or before March 17, 1982. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 319, Sec. 2. Effective June 29, 1982.)
  43. 54930.

    ## 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 8.5. Parcel Tax Notices [54930- 54930.] ( Chapter 8.5 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 269, Sec. 1. )

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    Local agencies must notify certain nonresident property owners about a new parcel tax, and the notice must include specified tax and contact information.

    ## 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 8.5. Parcel Tax Notices [54930- 54930.] ( Chapter 8.5 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 269, Sec. 1. ) ## 54930. (a) The local agency shall provide notice of a new parcel tax to an owner of a parcel affected by the tax, if that owner does not reside within the jurisdictional boundaries of the taxing entity. (b) For purposes of this section: (1) “Local agency” means any city, county, school district, or special district authorized to impose a parcel tax. (2) “Parcel tax” means a tax levied by a local agency upon any parcel of property identified using the assessor’s parcel number system, or upon any person as an incident of property ownership pursuant to Section 4 of Article XIII A of the California Constitution, that is collected via the annual property tax bill. (c) The notice shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following information: (1) The amount or rate of the parcel tax in sufficient detail to allow each property owner to calculate the amount of the tax to be levied against the owner’s property. (2) The method and frequency for collecting the parcel tax, and the duration of time during which the parcel tax will be imposed. (3) The telephone number and address of an individual, office, or organization that interested persons may contact to receive additional information about the parcel tax. (d) The notice shall be accomplished through a mailing, postage prepaid, in the United States mail and shall be deemed given when so deposited. The notice shall be mailed to a property owner, if that owner does not reside within the jurisdictional boundaries of the taxing entity subject to the new tax, whose name and address appears on the last equalized county assessment roll or the State Board of Equalization assessment roll, as applicable. The notice shall be in at least 10-point type, and shall be in one of the following forms: (1) An envelope or mailing which shall include the name of the local agency and the return address of the sender on the cover. (2) A postcard, which shall include the name of the local agency and the return address of the sender on the front, and include the following information on the back in this format: Dear Property Owner: The local agency named on the front of this postcard imposed a parcel tax. The parcel tax will be: 1.Levied at a rate of _____ [Amount or Rate of the Tax] _____ 2.Collected _____ [Frequency and Method of Collection] _____ 3.Levied _____ [Specify number of years or if indefinitely] _____ If you have any questions about the tax, please contact: _____ [Name and Telephone Number] _____ _____ [Address] _____ _____ [Email Address or Website Address] _____ (e) The local agency may recover the reasonable costs of the notice required by this section from the proceeds of the parcel tax. The costs recovered for these purposes, whether recovered pursuant to this subdivision or any other provision of law, shall not exceed the reasonable costs of preparing and mailing the notice. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 467, Sec. 63. (SB 1498) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  44. 54950.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    The Legislature states that public agencies should conduct their actions and deliberations openly.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54950. In enacting this chapter, the Legislature finds and declares that the public commissions, boards and councils and the other public agencies in this State exist to aid in the conduct of the people’s business. It is the intent of the law that their actions be taken openly and that their deliberations be conducted openly. The people of this State do not yield their sovereignty to the agencies which serve them. The people, in delegating authority, do not give their public servants the right to decide what is good for the people to know and what is not good for them to know. The people insist on remaining informed so that they may retain control over the instruments they have created. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588.)
  45. 54950.5.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    This section says Chapter 9 is known as the Ralph M. Brown 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54950.5. This chapter shall be known as the Ralph M. Brown Act. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 115.)
  46. 54951.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    This section defines “local agency” 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54951. As used in this chapter, “local agency” means a county, city, whether general law or chartered, city and county, town, school district, municipal corporation, district, political subdivision, or any board, commission or agency thereof, or other local public agency. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1417.)
  47. 54952.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54952. As used in this chapter, “legislative body” means: (a) The governing body of a local agency or any other local body created by state or federal statute. (b) A commission, committee, board, or other body of a local agency, whether permanent or temporary, decisionmaking or advisory, created by charter, ordinance, resolution, or formal action of a legislative body. However, advisory committees, composed solely of the members of the legislative body that are less than a quorum of the legislative body are not legislative bodies, except that standing committees of a legislative body, irrespective of their composition, which have a continuing subject matter jurisdiction, or a meeting schedule fixed by charter, ordinance, resolution, or formal action of a legislative body are legislative bodies for purposes of this chapter. (c) (1) A board, commission, committee, or other multimember body that governs a private corporation, limited liability company, or other entity that either: (A) Is created by the elected legislative body in order to exercise authority that may lawfully be delegated by the elected governing body to a private corporation, limited liability company, or other entity. (B) Receives funds from a local agency and the membership of whose governing body includes a member of the legislative body of the local agency appointed to that governing body as a full voting member by the legislative body of the local agency. (2) Notwithstanding subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1), no board, commission, committee, or other multimember body that governs a private corporation, limited liability company, or other entity that receives funds from a local agency and, as of February 9, 1996, has a member of the legislative body of the local agency as a full voting member of the governing body of that private corporation, limited liability company, or other entity shall be relieved from the public meeting requirements of this chapter by virtue of a change in status of the full voting member to a nonvoting member. (d) The lessee of any hospital the whole or part of which is first leased pursuant to subdivision (p) of Section 32121 of the Health and Safety Code after January 1, 1994, where the lessee exercises any material authority of a legislative body of a local agency delegated to it by that legislative body whether the lessee is organized and operated by the local agency or by a delegated authority. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1073, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  48. 54952.1.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A person elected to a legislative body but not yet in office must follow this chapter and is treated as if already in office for enforcement.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54952.1. Any person elected to serve as a member of a legislative body who has not yet assumed the duties of office shall conform his or her conduct to the requirements of this chapter and shall be treated for purposes of enforcement of this chapter as if he or she has already assumed office. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 32, Sec. 2. Effective March 30, 1994. Operative April 1, 1994, by Sec. 23 of Ch. 32.)
  49. 54952.2.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    This section limits when a majority of a legislative body can communicate outside a meeting and defines certain meeting-related terms.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54952.2. (a) As used in this chapter, “meeting” means any congregation of a majority of the members of a legislative body at the same time and location, including teleconference location as permitted by Section 54953, to hear, discuss, deliberate, or take action on any item that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body. (b) (1) A majority of the members of a legislative body shall not, outside a meeting authorized by this chapter, use a series of communications of any kind, directly or through intermediaries, to discuss, deliberate, or take action on any item of business that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body. (2) Paragraph (1) shall not be construed as preventing an employee or official of a local agency, from engaging in separate conversations or communications outside of a meeting authorized by this chapter with members of a legislative body in order to answer questions or provide information regarding a matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the local agency, if that person does not communicate to members of the legislative body the comments or position of any other member or members of the legislative body. (3) (A) Paragraph (1) shall not be construed as preventing a member of the legislative body from engaging in separate conversations or communications on an internet-based social media platform to answer questions, provide information to the public, or to solicit information from the public regarding a matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body provided that a majority of the members of the legislative body do not use the internet-based social media platform to discuss among themselves business of a specific nature that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body. A member of the legislative body shall not respond directly to any communication on an internet-based social media platform regarding a matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body that is made, posted, or shared by any other member of the legislative body. (B) For purposes of this paragraph, all of the following definitions shall apply: (i) “Discuss among themselves” means communications made, posted, or shared on an internet-based social media platform between members of a legislative body, including comments or use of digital icons that express reactions to communications made by other members of the legislative body. (ii) “Internet-based social media platform” means an online service that is open and accessible to the public. (iii) “Open and accessible to the public” means that members of the general public have the ability to access and participate, free of charge, in the social media platform without the approval by the social media platform or a person or entity other than the social media platform, including any forum and chatroom, and cannot be blocked from doing so, except when the internet-based social media platform determines that an individual violated its protocols or rules. (c) Nothing in this section shall impose the requirements of this chapter upon any of the following: (1) Individual contacts or conversations between a member of a legislative body and any other person that do not violate subdivision (b). (2) The attendance of a majority of the members of a legislative body at a conference or similar gathering open to the public that involves a discussion of issues of general interest to the public or to public agencies of the type represented by the legislative body, provided that a majority of the members do not discuss among themselves, other than as part of the scheduled program, business of a specified nature that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the local agency. Nothing in this paragraph is intended to allow members of the public free admission to a conference or similar gathering at which the organizers have required other participants or registrants to pay fees or charges as a condition of attendance. (3) The attendance of a majority of the members of a legislative body at an open and publicized meeting organized to address a topic of local community concern by a person or organization other than the local agency, provided that a majority of the members do not discuss among themselves, other than as part of the scheduled program, business of a specific nature that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body of the local agency. (4) The attendance of a majority of the members of a legislative body at an open and noticed meeting of another body of the local agency, or at an open and noticed meeting of a legislative body of another local agency, provided that a majority of the members do not discuss among themselves, other than as part of the scheduled meeting, business of a specific nature that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body of the local agency. (5) The attendance of a majority of the members of a legislative body at a purely social or ceremonial occasion, provided that a majority of the members do not discuss among themselves business of a specific nature that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body of the local agency. (6) The attendance of a majority of the members of a legislative body at an open and noticed meeting of a standing committee of that body, provided that the members of the legislative body who are not members of the standing committee attend only as observers. (Amended (as amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 89, Sec. 1) by Stats. 2025, Ch. 327, Sec. 1. (SB 707) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  50. 54952.3.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A qualifying legislative body may meet simultaneously or in serial order only if a clerk or member announces the compensation or stipend each member will receive, before the later meeting starts, unless the amount is fixed by statute and no extra compensation was authorized.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54952.3. (a) A legislative body that has convened a meeting and whose membership constitutes a quorum of any other legislative body may convene a meeting of that other legislative body, simultaneously or in serial order, only if a clerk or a member of the convened legislative body verbally announces, prior to convening any simultaneous or serial order meeting of that subsequent legislative body, the amount of compensation or stipend, if any, that each member will be entitled to receive as a result of convening the simultaneous or serial meeting of the subsequent legislative body and identifies that the compensation or stipend shall be provided as a result of convening a meeting for which each member is entitled to collect compensation or a stipend. However, the clerk or member of the legislative body shall not be required to announce the amount of compensation if the amount of compensation is prescribed in statute and no additional compensation has been authorized by a local agency. (b) For purposes of this section, compensation and stipend shall not include amounts reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred by a member in the performance of the member’s official duties, including, but not limited to, reimbursement of expenses relating to travel, meals, and lodging. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 91, Sec. 1. (AB 23) Effective January 1, 2012.)
  51. 54952.6.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    This section defines “action taken” 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54952.6. As used in this chapter, “action taken” means a collective decision made by a majority of the members of a legislative body, a collective commitment or promise by a majority of the members of a legislative body to make a positive or a negative decision, or an actual vote by a majority of the members of a legislative body when sitting as a body or entity, upon a motion, proposal, resolution, order or ordinance. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1671.)
  52. 54952.7.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A local agency must give a copy of this chapter to any person elected or appointed to serve on its legislative body.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54952.7. A local agency shall provide a copy of this chapter to any person elected or appointed to serve as a member of a legislative body of the local agency. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 327, Sec. 3. (SB 707) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  53. 54953.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    Local agency legislative body meetings must be open to the public, with limited exceptions, and teleconferenced meetings must follow specific notice, access, voting, and reporting rules.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54953. (a) All meetings of the legislative body of a local agency shall be open and public, and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meeting of the legislative body of a local agency, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. (b) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the legislative body of a local agency may use teleconferencing for the benefit of the public and the legislative body of a local agency in connection with any meeting or proceeding authorized by law. The teleconferenced meeting or proceeding shall comply with all otherwise applicable requirements of this chapter and all otherwise applicable provisions of law relating to a specific type of meeting or proceeding. (2) Teleconferencing, as authorized by this section, may be used for all purposes in connection with any meeting within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body. If the legislative body of a local agency elects to use teleconferencing, the legislative body of a local agency shall comply with all of the following: (A) All votes taken during a teleconferenced meeting shall be by rollcall. (B) The teleconferenced meetings shall be conducted in a manner that protects the statutory and constitutional rights of the parties or the public appearing before the legislative body of a local agency. (C) The legislative body shall give notice of the meeting and post agendas as otherwise required by this chapter. (D) The legislative body shall allow members of the public to access the meeting and the agenda shall provide an opportunity for members of the public to address the legislative body directly pursuant to Section 54954.3. (3) If the legislative body of a local agency elects to use teleconferencing, it shall post agendas at all teleconference locations. Each teleconference location shall be identified in the notice and agenda of the meeting or proceeding, and each teleconference location shall be accessible to the public. During the teleconference, at least a quorum of the members of the legislative body shall participate from locations within the boundaries of the territory over which the local agency exercises jurisdiction, except as expressly provided in this chapter. (4) The teleconferencing requirements of this subdivision shall not apply to remote participation described in subdivision (c). (c) (1) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a member of a legislative body with a disability from participating in any meeting of the legislative body by remote participation as a reasonable accommodation pursuant to any applicable law. (2) A member of a legislative body participating in a meeting by remote participation pursuant to this subdivision shall do both of the following: (A) The member shall participate through both audio and visual technology, except that any member with a disability, as defined in Section 12102 of Title 42 of the United States Code, may participate only through audio technology if a physical condition related to their disability results in a need to participate off camera. (B) The member shall disclose at the meeting before any action is taken, whether any other individuals 18 years of age or older are present in the room at the remote location with the member, and the general nature of the member’s relationship with any of those individuals. (3) Remote participation under this subdivision shall be treated as in-person attendance at the physical meeting location for all purposes, including any requirement that a quorum of the legislative body participate from any particular location. The provisions of subdivision (b) and Sections 54953.8 to 54953.8.7, inclusive, shall not apply to remote participation under this subdivision. (d) (1) No legislative body shall take action by secret ballot, whether preliminary or final. (2) The legislative body of a local agency shall publicly report any action taken and the vote or abstention on that action of each member present for the action. (3) (A) Prior to taking final action, the legislative body shall orally report a summary of a recommendation for a final action on the salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of either of the following during the open meeting in which the final action is to be taken: (i) A local agency executive, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 3511.1. (ii) A department head or other similar administrative officer of the local agency. (B) This paragraph shall not affect the public’s right under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1) to inspect or copy records created or received in the process of developing the recommendation. (e) For purposes of this section, both of the following definitions apply: (1) “Disability” means a physical disability or a mental disability as those terms are defined in Section 12926 and used in Section 12926.1, or a disability as defined in Section 12102 of Title 42 of the United States Code. (2) (A) “Teleconference” means a meeting of a legislative body, the members of which are in different locations, connected by electronic means, through either audio or video, or both. (B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), “teleconference” does not include one or more members watching or listening to a meeting via webcasting or any other similar electronic medium that does not permit members to interactively speak, discuss, or deliberate on matters. (3) “Remote participation” means participation in a meeting by teleconference at a location other than any physical meeting location designated in the notice of the meeting. (Amended (as amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 534, Sec. 2) by Stats. 2025, Ch. 327, Sec. 4. (SB 707) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  54. 54953.1.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    Members of a local agency’s legislative body may give testimony in private before a grand jury.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54953.1. The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to prohibit the members of the legislative body of a local agency from giving testimony in private before a grand jury, either as individuals or as a body. (Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 950.)
  55. 54953.2.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    Open and public meetings of a local agency’s legislative body must comply with ADA Section 202 protections and prohibitions, plus the related federal implementing rules.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54953.2. All meetings of a legislative body of a local agency that are open and public shall meet the protections and prohibitions contained in Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 300, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  56. 54953.3.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    The public cannot be required to register or provide information to attend a local legislative meeting.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54953.3. A member of the public shall not be required, as a condition to attendance at a meeting of a legislative body of a local agency, to register his or her name, to provide other information, to complete a questionnaire, or otherwise to fulfill any condition precedent to his or her attendance. If an attendance list, register, questionnaire, or other similar document is posted at or near the entrance to the room where the meeting is to be held, or is circulated to the persons present during the meeting, it shall state clearly that the signing, registering, or completion of the document is voluntary, and that all persons may attend the meeting regardless of whether a person signs, registers, or completes the document. (Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 968, Sec. 28.)
  57. 54953.4.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    Eligible legislative bodies must provide remote public access to open meetings, handle service disruptions, support public comment, and take steps to help the public access translations and meeting information.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54953.4. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that public access, including through translation of agendas as required by this section, is necessary for an informed populace. The Legislature encourages local agencies to adopt public access requirements that exceed the requirements of this chapter by translating additional languages, employing human translators, and conducting additional outreach. (b) (1) In addition to any other applicable requirements of this chapter, a meeting held by a eligible legislative body pursuant to this chapter shall comply with both of the following requirements: (A) (i) (I) (ia) All open and public meetings shall include an opportunity for members of the public to attend via a two-way telephonic service or a two-way audiovisual platform, except if adequate telephonic or internet service is not operational at the meeting location. If adequate telephonic or internet service is operational at the meeting location during only a portion of the meeting, the legislative body shall include an opportunity for members of the public to attend via a two-way telephonic service or a two-way audiovisual platform during that portion of the meeting. (ib) (Ia) On or before July 1, 2026, an eligible legislative body shall approve at a noticed public meeting in open session, not on the consent calendar, a policy regarding disruption of telephonic or internet service occurring during meetings subject to this sub-subclause. The policy shall address the procedures for recessing and reconvening a meeting in the event of disruption and the efforts that the eligible legislative body shall make to attempt to restore the service. (Ib) If a disruption of telephonic or internet service that prevents members of the public from attending or observing the meeting via the two-way telephonic service or two-way audiovisual platform occurs during the meeting, the eligible legislative body shall recess the open session of the meeting for at least one hour and make a good faith attempt to restore the service. The eligible legislative body may meet in closed session during this period. The eligible legislative body shall not reconvene the open session of the meeting until at least one hour following the disruption, or until telephonic or internet service is restored, whichever is earlier. (Ic) Upon reconvening the open session, if telephonic or internet service has not been restored, the eligible legislative body shall adopt a finding by rollcall vote that good faith efforts to restore the telephonic or internet service have been made in accordance with the policy adopted pursuant to sub-sub-subclause (Ia) and that the public interest in continuing the meeting outweighs the public interest in remote public access. (II) Subclause (I) does not apply to a meeting that is held to do any of the following: (ia) Attend a judicial or administrative proceeding to which the local agency is a party. (ib) Inspect real or personal property provided that the topic of the meeting is limited to items directly related to the real or personal property. (ic) Meet with elected or appointed officials of the United States or the State of California, solely to discuss a legislative or regulatory issue affecting the local agency and over which the federal or state officials have jurisdiction. (id) Meet in or nearby a facility owned by the agency, provided that the topic of the meeting is limited to items directly related to the facility. (ie) Meet in an emergency situation pursuant to Section 54956.5. (ii) If an eligible legislative body elects to provide a two-way audiovisual platform, the eligible legislative body shall publicly post and provide a call-in option, and activate any automatic captioning function during the meeting if an automatic captioning function is included with the two-way audiovisual platform. If an eligible legislative body does not elect to provide a two-way audiovisual platform, the eligible legislative body shall provide a two-way telephonic service for the public to participate in the meeting, pursuant to subclause (I). (B) (i) All open and public meetings for which attendance via a two-way telephonic service or a two-way audiovisual platform is provided in accordance with paragraph (1) shall provide the public with an opportunity to provide public comment in accordance with Section 54954.3 via the two-way telephonic or two-way audiovisual platform, and ensure the opportunity for the members of the public participating via a two-way telephonic or two-way audiovisual platform to provide public comment with the same time allotment as a person attending a meeting in person. (2) (A) An eligible legislative body shall reasonably assist members of the public who wish to translate a public meeting into any language or wish to receive interpretation provided by another member of the public, so long as the interpretation is not disrupting to the meeting, as defined in Section 54957.95. The eligible legislative body shall publicize instructions on how to request assistance under this subdivision. Assistance may include any of the following, as determined by the eligible legislative body: (i) Arranging space for one or more interpreters at the meeting location. (ii) Allowing extra time during the meeting for interpretation to occur. (iii) Ensuring participants may utilize their personal equipment or reasonably access facilities for participants to access commercially available interpretation services. (B) This section does not require an eligible legislative body to provide interpretation of any public meeting, however, an eligible legislative body may elect to provide interpretation of any public meeting. (C) The eligible legislative body is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any interpretation facilitated, assisted with, or provided under this subdivision. An action shall not be commenced or maintained against the eligible legislative body arising from the content or accuracy of any interpretation facilitated, assisted with, or provided under this subdivision. (3) An eligible legislative body shall take the following actions to encourage residents, including those in underrepresented communities and non-English-speaking communities, to participate in public meetings: (A) Have in place a system for electronically accepting and fulfilling requests for meeting agendas and documents pursuant to Section 54954.1 through email or through an integrated agenda management platform. Information about how to make a request using this system shall be accessible through a prominent direct link posted on the primary internet website home page of the eligible legislative body. (B) (i) Create and maintain an accessible internet webpage dedicated to public meetings that includes, or provides a link to, all of the following information: (I) A general explanation of the public meeting process for the eligible legislative body. (II) An explanation of the procedures for a member of the public to provide in-person or remote oral public comment during a public meeting or to submit written public comment. (III) A calendar of all public meeting dates with calendar listings that include the date, time, and location of each public meeting. (IV) The agenda posted online pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 54954.2. (ii) The eligible legislative body shall include a link to the webpage required by subparagraph (A) on the home page of the eligible legislative body’s internet website. (C) (i) Make reasonable efforts, as determined by the legislative body, to invite groups that do not traditionally participate in public meetings to attend those meetings, which may include, but are not limited to, all the following: (I) Media organizations that provide news coverage in the jurisdiction of the eligible legislative body, including media organizations that serve non-English-speaking communities. (II) Good government, civil rights, civic engagement, neighborhood, and community group organizations, or similar organizations that are active in the jurisdiction of the eligible legislative body, including organizations active in non-English-speaking communities. (ii) Legislative bodies shall have broad discretion in the choice of reasonable efforts they make under this subparagraph. No action shall be commenced or maintained against an eligible legislative body arising from failing to provide public meeting information to any specific group pursuant to this subparagraph. (c) (1) (A) The agenda for each meeting of an eligible legislative body shall be translated into all applicable languages, and each translation shall be posted in accordance with Section 54954.2. Each translation shall include instructions in the applicable language describing how to join the meeting by the telephonic or internet-based service option, including any requirements for registration for public comment. (B) The accessible internet webpage provided under subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) shall be translated into all applicable languages, and each translation shall be accessible through a prominent direct link posted on the primary internet website home page of the eligible legislative body. (2) A translation made using a digital translation service shall satisfy the requirements of paragraph (1). (3) The eligible legislative body shall make available a physical location that is freely accessible to the public in reasonable proximity to the physical location in which the agenda and translations are posted as described in paragraph (1), and shall allow members of the public to post additional translations of the agenda in that location. (4) The eligible legislative body is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any translation provided pursuant to this subdivision. No action shall be commenced or maintained against an eligible legislative body arising from the content, accuracy, posting, or removal of any translation provided by the eligible legislative body or posted by any person pursuant to this subdivision. (5) For the purposes of this section, the agenda does not include the entire agenda packet. (d) This section shall not be construed to affect or supersede any other applicable civil rights, nondiscrimination, or public access laws. (e) For purposes of this section, all of the following definitions apply: (1) (A) “Applicable languages” means languages, according to data from the most recent American Community Survey, spoken jointly by 20 percent or more of the applicable population, provided that 20 percent or more of the population that speaks that language in that city or county speaks English less than “very well.” (B) For the purposes of subparagraph (A), the applicable population shall be determined as follows: (i) For an eligible legislative body that is a city council or county board of supervisors, the applicable population shall be the population of the city or county. (ii) For an eligible legislative body of a special district, the applicable population shall be either of the following, at the discretion of the board of directors of the special district: (I) The population of the county with the greatest population within the boundaries of the special district. (II) The population of the service area of the special district, if the special district has the data to determine what languages spoken by the population within its service area meet the requirements of paragraph (A). (C) If more than three languages meet the criteria set forth in subparagraph (A), “applicable languages” shall mean the three languages described in subparagraph (A) that are spoken by the largest percentage of the population. (D) An eligible legislative body may elect to determine the applicable languages based upon a source other than the most recent American Community Survey if it makes a finding, based upon substantial evidence, that the other source provides equally or more reliable data for the territory over which the eligible legislative body exercises jurisdiction. (2) “Eligible legislative body” means any of the following: (A) A city council of a city with a population of 30,000 or more. (B) A county board of supervisors of a county, or city and county, with a population of 30,000 or more. (C) A city council of a city located in a county with a population of 600,000 or more. (D) The board of directors of a special district that has an internet website and meets any of the following conditions: (i) The boundaries of the special district include the entirety of a county with a population of 600,000 or more, and the special district has over 200 full-time equivalent employees. (ii) The special district has over 1,000 full-time equivalent employees. (iii) The special district has annual revenues, based on the most recent Financial Transaction Report data published by the California State Controller, that exceed four hundred million dollars ($400,000,000), adjusted annually for inflation commencing January 1, 2027, as measured by the percentage change in the California Consumer Price Index from January 1 of the prior year to January 1 of the current year, and the special district employs over 200 full-time equivalent employees. (3) “Two-way audiovisual platform” means an online platform that provides participants with the ability to participate in a meeting via both an interactive video conference and a two-way telephonic service. (4) “Two-way telephonic service” means a telephone service that does not require internet access and allows participants to dial a telephone number to listen and verbally participate. (f) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2026. (g) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2030, and as of that date is repealed. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 327, Sec. 5. (SB 707) Effective January 1, 2026. Operative July 1, 2026, by its own provisions. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, by its own provisions.)
  58. 54953.5.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    People attending an open public meeting of a local legislative body have a right to record it, unless the body reasonably finds the recording would cause persistent disruption. The local agency must also provide free inspection of audio or video recordings on equipment it makes available, and it may erase or destroy a meeting recording 30 days after it is made, subject to the stated exception.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54953.5. (a) Any person attending an open and public meeting of a legislative body of a local agency shall have the right to record the proceedings in the absence of a reasonable finding by the legislative body of the local agency that the recording cannot continue without noise, illumination, or obstruction of view that constitutes, or would constitute, a persistent disruption of the proceedings. (b) Any recording of an open and public meeting made for whatever purpose by or at the direction of the local agency shall be subject to inspection pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1), but, notwithstanding Section 34090, may be erased or destroyed 30 days after the recording. Any inspection of an audio or video recording shall be provided without charge on equipment made available by the local agency. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 327, Sec. 6. (SB 707) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  59. 54953.6.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A local agency’s legislative body may not restrict broadcasts of open and public meetings unless it makes a reasonable finding of persistent disruption risks.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54953.6. No legislative body of a local agency shall prohibit or otherwise restrict the broadcast of its open and public meetings in the absence of a reasonable finding that the broadcast cannot be accomplished without noise, illumination, or obstruction of view that would constitute a persistent disruption of the proceedings. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 32, Sec. 6. Effective March 30, 1994. Operative April 1, 1994, by Sec. 23 of Ch. 32.)
  60. 54953.7.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    Local agency legislative bodies may set meeting-access rules that go beyond the chapter’s minimum standards, and an elected legislative body may extend those requirements to appointed legislative bodies.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54953.7. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, legislative bodies of local agencies may impose requirements upon themselves which allow greater access to their meetings than prescribed by the minimal standards set forth in this chapter. In addition thereto, an elected legislative body of a local agency may impose those requirements on appointed legislative bodies of the local agency. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 327, Sec. 7. (SB 707) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  61. 54953.8.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    This section lets a local legislative body use teleconferencing in certain circumstances, but it must provide public access, public comment, notice, accessibility procedures, and meeting-minute disclosures.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54953.8. (a) The legislative body of a local agency may use teleconferencing as authorized by subdivision (b) of Section 54953 without complying with the requirements of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of Section 54953 in any of the circumstances described in Sections 54953.8.1 to 54953.8.7, inclusive. (b) A legislative body that holds a teleconference meeting pursuant to this section shall, in addition to any other applicable requirements of this chapter, comply with all of the following: (1) The legislative body shall provide at least one of the following as a means by which the public may remotely hear and visually observe the meeting, and remotely address the legislative body: (A) A two-way audiovisual platform. (B) A two-way telephonic service and a live webcasting of the meeting. (2) In each instance in which notice of the time of the teleconference meeting held pursuant to this section is otherwise given or the agenda for the meeting is otherwise posted, the legislative body shall also give notice of the means by which members of the public may access the meeting and offer public comment. The agenda shall identify and include an opportunity for all persons to attend via a call-in option or an internet-based service option. (3) In the event of a disruption that prevents the legislative body from broadcasting the meeting to members of the public using the call-in option or internet-based service option, or in the event of a disruption within the local agency’s control that prevents members of the public from offering public comments using the call-in option or internet-based service option, the legislative body shall take no further action on items appearing on the meeting agenda until public access to the meeting via the call-in option or internet-based service option is restored. Actions taken on agenda items during a disruption that prevents the legislative body from broadcasting the meeting may be challenged pursuant to Section 54960.1. (4) The legislative body shall not require public comments to be submitted in advance of the meeting and must provide an opportunity for the public to address the legislative body and offer comment in real time. (5) Notwithstanding Section 54953.3, an individual desiring to provide public comment through the use of an internet website, or other online platform, not under the control of the local legislative body, that requires registration to log in to a teleconference may be required to register as required by the third-party internet website or online platform to participate. (6) (A) A legislative body that provides a timed public comment period for each agenda item shall not close the public comment period for the agenda item, or the opportunity to register, pursuant to paragraph (5), to provide public comment until that timed public comment period has elapsed. (B) A legislative body that does not provide a timed public comment period, but takes public comment separately on each agenda item, shall allow a reasonable amount of time per agenda item to allow public members the opportunity to provide public comment, including time for members of the public to register pursuant to paragraph (5), or otherwise be recognized for the purpose of providing public comment. (C) A legislative body that provides a timed general public comment period that does not correspond to a specific agenda item shall not close the public comment period or the opportunity to register, pursuant to paragraph (5), until the timed general public comment period has elapsed. (7) Any member of the legislative body who participates in a teleconference meeting from a remote location pursuant to this section and the specific provision of law that the member relied upon to permit their participation by teleconferencing shall be listed in the minutes of the meeting. (8) The legislative body shall have and implement a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolving any doubt in favor of accessibility. In each instance in which notice of the time of the meeting is otherwise given or the agenda for the meeting is otherwise posted, the legislative body shall also give notice of the procedure for receiving and resolving requests for accommodation. (9) The legislative body shall conduct meetings subject to this chapter consistent with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws. (c) A local agency shall identify and make available to legislative bodies a list of one or more meeting locations that may be available for use by the legislative bodies to conduct their meetings. (d) (1) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a legislative body from providing the public with additional teleconference locations. (2) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a legislative body from providing the public with additional physical locations in which the public may observe and address the legislative body by electronic means. (e) A member of a legislative body who participates in a teleconference meeting from a remote location pursuant to this section shall publicly disclose at the meeting before any action is taken whether any other individuals 18 years of age or older are present in the room at the remote location with the member, and the general nature of the member’s relationship with those individuals. (f) The teleconferencing provisions described in Section 54953 and Sections 54953.8.1 to 54953.8.7, inclusive, are cumulative. A legislative body may elect to use any teleconferencing provisions that are applicable to a meeting, regardless of whether any other teleconferencing provisions would also be applicable to that meeting. (g) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) “Remote location” means a location from which a member of a legislative body participates in a meeting pursuant to paragraph (7) of subdivision (b), other than any physical meeting location designated in the notice of the meeting. Remote locations need not be accessible to the public. (2) “Teleconference” means a meeting of a legislative body, the members of which are in different locations, connected by electronic means, through either audio or video, or both. (3) “Two-way audiovisual platform” means an online platform that provides participants with the ability to participate in a meeting via both an interactive video conference and a two-way telephonic service. A two-way audiovisual platform may be structured to disable the use of video for the public participants. (4) “Two-way telephonic service” means a telephone service that does not require internet access and allows participants to dial a telephone number to listen and verbally participate. (5) “Webcasting” means a streaming video broadcast online or on television, using streaming media technology to distribute a single content source to many simultaneous listeners and viewers. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 327, Sec. 8. (SB 707) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  62. 54953.8.1.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A health authority may hold a teleconference meeting if it follows Section 54953.8.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54953.8.1. (a) A health authority may conduct a teleconference meeting pursuant to Section 54953.8, provided that it complies with the requirements of that section. (b) Nothing in this section or Section 54953.8 shall be construed as discouraging health authority members from regularly meeting at a common physical site within the jurisdiction of the authority or from using teleconference locations within or near the jurisdiction of the authority. (c) For purposes of this section, a health authority means any entity created pursuant to Sections 14018.7, 14087.31, 14087.35, 14087.36, 14087.38, and 14087.9605 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, any joint powers authority created pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 6500) of Chapter 5 of Division 7 for the purpose of contracting pursuant to Section 14087.3 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and any advisory committee to a county-sponsored health plan licensed pursuant to Chapter 2.2 (commencing with Section 1340) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code if the advisory committee has 12 or more members. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 327, Sec. 9. (SB 707) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  63. 54953.8.2.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A local agency’s legislative body may hold teleconference meetings during a proclaimed emergency if it follows this section’s requirements, and it must renew specified findings every 45 days while the emergency remains active.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54953.8.2. (a) A legislative body of a local agency may conduct a teleconference meeting pursuant to Section 54953.8 during a proclaimed state of emergency or local emergency, provided that it complies with the requirements of that section and the teleconferencing is used in either of the following circumstances: (1) For the purpose of determining, by majority vote, whether as a result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees. (2) After a determination described in paragraph (1) is made that, as a result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees. (b) If the state of emergency or local emergency remains active, in order to continue to teleconference pursuant to this section, the legislative body shall, no later than 45 days after teleconferencing for the first time pursuant to this section, and every 45 days thereafter, make the following findings by majority vote: (1) The legislative body has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency or local emergency. (2) The state of emergency or local emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person. (c) This section shall not be construed to require the legislative body to provide a physical location from which the public may attend or comment. (d) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 54953.8, a legislative body conducting a teleconference meeting pursuant to this section may elect to use a two-way telephonic service without a live webcasting of the meeting. (e) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) “Local emergency” means a condition of extreme peril to persons or property proclaimed by the governing body of the local agency affected, in accordance with Section 8630 of the California Emergency Services Act (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 8550) of Division 1 of Title 2), as defined in Section 8680.9, or a local health emergency declared pursuant to Section 101080 of the Health and Safety Code. Local emergency, as used in this section, refers only to local emergencies in the boundaries of the territory over which the local agency exercises jurisdiction. (2) “State of emergency” means state of emergency proclaimed pursuant to Section 8625 of the California Emergency Services Act (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 8550) of Division 1 of Title 2). (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 327, Sec. 10. (SB 707) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  64. 54953.8.3.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A local agency’s legislative body may hold a teleconference meeting if a quorum is physically present at one public location in the agency’s territory and the section’s extra requirements are met.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54953.8.3. (a) A legislative body of a local agency may conduct a teleconference meeting pursuant to Section 54953.8 if, during the teleconference meeting, at least a quorum of the members of the legislative body participates in person from a singular physical location clearly identified on the agenda, which location shall be open to the public and situated within the boundaries of the territory over which the local agency exercises jurisdiction, provided that the legislative body complies with the requirements of Section 54953.8 and all of the following additional requirements: (1) A member of the legislative body notifies the legislative body at the earliest opportunity possible, including at the start of a regular meeting, of their need to participate remotely for just cause, including a general description of the circumstances relating to their need to appear remotely at the given meeting. (2) The member shall participate through both audio and visual technology. (3) (A) The provisions of this subdivision shall not serve as a means for any member of a legislative body to participate in meetings of the legislative body solely by teleconference from a remote location for just cause for more than the following number of meetings, as applicable: (i) Two meetings per year, if the legislative body regularly meets once per month or less. (ii) Five meetings per year, if the legislative body regularly meets twice per month. (iii) Seven meetings per year, if the legislative body regularly meets three or more times per month. (B) For the purpose of counting meetings attended by teleconference under this paragraph, a “meeting” shall be defined as any number of meetings of the legislative body of a local agency that begin on the same calendar day. (b) The minutes for the meeting shall identify the specific provision in subdivision (c) that each member relied upon to participate remotely. This subdivision shall not be construed to require the member to disclose any medical diagnosis or disability, or any personal medical information that is otherwise exempt under existing law, including, but not limited to, the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 56) of Part 2.6 of Division 1 of the Civil Code). (c) For purposes of this section, “just cause” means any of the following: (1) Childcare or caregiving need of a child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner that requires them to participate remotely. “Child,” “parent,” “grandparent,” “grandchild,” and “sibling” have the same meaning as those terms do in Section 12945.2. (2) A contagious illness that prevents a member from attending in person. (3) A need related to a physical or mental condition that is not subject to subdivision (c) of Section 54953. (4) Travel while on official business of the legislative body or another state or local agency. (5) An immunocompromised child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner of the member that requires the member to participate remotely. (6) A physical or family medical emergency that prevents a member from attending in person. (7) Military service obligations that result in a member being unable to attend in person because they are serving under official written orders for active duty, drill, annual training, or any other duty required as a member of the California National Guard or a United States Military Reserve organization that requires the member to be at least 50 miles outside the boundaries of the local agency. (d) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2030, and as of that date is repealed. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 327, Sec. 11. (SB 707) Effective January 1, 2026. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, by its own provisions.)
  65. 54953.8.4.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    An eligible neighborhood council may use teleconferencing only if stated conditions are met, and it must follow participation, notice, and public-access rules.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54953.8.4. (a) An eligible neighborhood council may conduct a teleconference meeting pursuant to Section 54953.8, provided that it complies with the requirements of that section and all of the following have occurred: (1) (A) The city council for a city described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) considers whether to adopt a resolution to authorize eligible neighborhood councils to use teleconferencing as described in this section at an open and regular meeting. (B) If the city council adopts a resolution described in subparagraph (A), an eligible neighborhood council may elect to use teleconferencing pursuant to this section if a majority of the eligible neighborhood council votes to do so. The eligible neighborhood council shall notify the city council if it elects to use teleconferencing pursuant to this section and its justification for doing so. (C) Upon receiving notification from an eligible neighborhood council described in subparagraph (B), the city council may adopt a resolution to prohibit the eligible neighborhood council from using teleconferencing pursuant to this section. (2) After completing the requirements of subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1), an eligible neighborhood council that holds a meeting pursuant to this subdivision shall do all of the following: (A) At least a quorum of the members of the eligible neighborhood council shall participate from locations within the boundaries of the city in which the eligible neighborhood council is established. (B) At least once per year, at least a quorum of the members of the eligible neighborhood council shall participate in person from a singular physical location that is open to the public and within the boundaries of the eligible neighborhood council. (3) If the meeting is during regular business hours of the offices of the city council member that represents the area that includes the eligible neighborhood council, the eligible neighborhood council shall provide a publicly accessible physical location from which the public may attend or comment, which shall be the offices of the city council member who represents the area where the eligible neighborhood council is located, unless the eligible neighborhood council identifies an alternative location. (4) If the meeting is outside regular business hours, the eligible neighborhood council shall make reasonable efforts to accommodate any member of the public that requests an accommodation to participate in the meeting. (b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) “Accommodation” means providing a publicly accessible physical location for the member of the public to participate from, providing access to technology necessary to participate in the meeting, or identifying locations or resources available that could provide the member of the public with an opportunity to participate in the meeting. (2) “Eligible neighborhood council” means a neighborhood council that is an advisory body with the purpose to promote more citizen participation in government and make government more responsive to local needs that is established pursuant to the charter of a city with a population of more than 3,000,000 people that is subject to this chapter. (c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2030, and as of that date is repealed. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 327, Sec. 12. (SB 707) Effective January 1, 2026. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, by its own provisions.)
  66. 54953.8.5.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    Eligible community college student organizations may hold teleconference meetings if they meet the section’s 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54953.8.5. (a) An eligible community college student organization may conduct a teleconference meeting pursuant to Section 54953.8, provided that it complies with the requirements of that section and all of the following additional requirements: (1) An eligible community college student organization may only use teleconferencing as described in Section 54953.8 after all the following have occurred: (A) The board of trustees for a community college district considers whether to adopt a resolution to authorize eligible community college student organizations to use teleconferencing as described in this section at an open and regular meeting. (B) If the board of trustees for a community college district adopts a resolution described in subparagraph (A), an eligible community college student organization may elect to use teleconferencing pursuant to this section if a majority of the eligible community college student organization votes to do so. The eligible community college student organization shall notify the board of trustees if it elects to use teleconferencing pursuant to this section and its justification for doing so. (C) Upon receiving notification from an eligible community college student organization as described in subparagraph (B), the board of trustees may adopt a resolution to prohibit the eligible community college student organization from using teleconferencing pursuant to this section. (D) (i) Except as specified in clause (ii), at least a quorum of the members of the eligible community college student organization shall participate from a singular physical location that is accessible to the public and is within the community college district in which the eligible community college student organization is established. (ii) The requirements described in clause (i) shall not apply to the California Online Community College. (iii) Notwithstanding the requirements of clause (i), a person may count toward the establishment of a quorum pursuant to clause (i) regardless of whether the person is participating at the in-person location of the meeting or remotely if the person meets any of the following criteria: (I) The person is under 18 years of age. (II) The person is incarcerated. (III) The person is unable to disclose the location that they are participating from because of either of the following circumstances: (ia) The person has been issued a protective court order, including, but not limited to, a domestic violence restraining order. (ib) The person is participating in a program that has to remain confidential, including, but not limited to, an independent living program. (IV) The person provides childcare or caregiving to a child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner that requires them to participate remotely. For purposes of this subclause, “child,” “parent,” “grandparent,” “grandchild,” and “sibling” have the same meaning as those terms are defined in Section 12945.2. (2) An eligible community college student organization that holds a meeting by teleconference as described in Section 54953.8 shall do the following, as applicable: (A) (i) Except as specified in subparagraph (B), if the meeting is during regular business hours of the offices of the board of trustees of the community college district, the eligible community college student organization shall provide a publicly accessible physical location from which the public may attend or comment, which shall be the offices of the board of trustees of the community college district, unless the eligible community college student organization identifies an alternative location. (ii) Except as specified in subparagraph (B), if the meeting is outside regular business hours, the eligible community college student organization shall make reasonable efforts to accommodate any member of the public that requests an accommodation to participate in the meeting. For the purposes of this subparagraph, “accommodation” means providing a publicly accessible physical location for the member of the public to participate from, providing access to technology necessary to participate in the meeting, or identifying locations or resources available that could provide the member of the public with an opportunity to participate in the meeting. (B) The requirements described in subparagraph (A) shall not apply to the California Online Community College. (b) For purposes of this section, “eligible community college student organization” means a student body association organized pursuant to Section 76060 of the Education Code, or any other student-run community college organization that is required to comply with the meeting requirements of this chapter, that is in any community college recognized within the California Community Colleges system and includes the Student Senate for California Community Colleges. (c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2030, and as of that date is repealed. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 327, Sec. 13. (SB 707) Effective January 1, 2026. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, by its own provisions.)
  67. 54953.8.6.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    Eligible subsidiary bodies may hold teleconference meetings only if they meet the section’s location, camera, voting, and timing requirements.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54953.8.6. (a) An eligible subsidiary body may conduct a teleconference meeting pursuant to Section 54953.8, provided that it complies with the requirements of that section and all of the following additional requirements: (1) The eligible subsidiary body shall designate one physical meeting location within the boundaries of the legislative body that created the eligible subsidiary body where members of the subsidiary body who are not participating remotely shall be present and members of the public may physically attend, observe, hear, and participate in the meeting. At least one staff member of the eligible subsidiary body or the legislative body that created the eligible subsidiary body shall be present at the physical meeting location during the meeting. The eligible subsidiary body shall post the agenda at the physical meeting location, but need not post the agenda at a remote location. (2) (A) A member of the eligible subsidiary body shall visibly appear on camera during the open portion of a meeting that is publicly accessible via the internet or other online platform, except if the member has a physical or mental condition not subject to subdivision (c) of Section 54953 that results in a need to participate off camera. (B) The visual appearance of a member of the eligible subsidiary body on camera may cease only when the appearance would be technologically infeasible, including, but not limited to, when the member experiences a lack of reliable broadband or internet connectivity that would be remedied by joining without video. (C) If a member of the eligible subsidiary body does not appear on camera due to challenges with internet connectivity, the member shall announce the reason for their nonappearance prior to turning off their camera. (3) An elected official serving as a member of an eligible subsidiary body in their official capacity shall not participate in a meeting of the eligible subsidiary body by teleconferencing pursuant to this section unless the use of teleconferencing complies with the requirements of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of Section 54953. (4) (A) In order to use teleconferencing pursuant to this section, the legislative body that established the eligible subsidiary body by charter, ordinance, resolution, or other formal action shall make the following findings by majority vote before the eligible subsidiary body uses teleconferencing pursuant to this section for the first time, and every six months thereafter: (i) The legislative body has considered the circumstances of the eligible subsidiary body. (ii) Teleconference meetings of the eligible subsidiary body would enhance public access to meetings of the eligible subsidiary body, and the public has been made aware of the type of remote participation, including audio-visual or telephonic, that will be made available at a regularly scheduled meeting and has been provided the opportunity to comment at an in-person meeting of the legislative body authorizing the subsidiary body to meet entirely remotely. (iii) Teleconference meetings of the eligible subsidiary body would promote the attraction, retention, and diversity of eligible subsidiary body members. (B) (i) An eligible subsidiary body authorized to use teleconferencing pursuant to this section may request to present any recommendations it develops to the legislative body that created it. (ii) Upon receiving a request described in clause (i), the legislative body that created the subsidiary body shall hold a discussion at a regular meeting held within 60 days after the legislative body receives the request, or if the legislative body does not have another regular meeting scheduled within 60 days after the legislative body receives the request, at the next regular meeting after the request is received. (iii) The discussion required by clause (ii) shall not be placed on a consent calendar, but may be combined with the legislative body’s subsequent consideration of the findings described in subparagraph (A) for the following 12 months. (iv) The legislative body shall not take any action on any recommendations included in the report of a subsidiary body until the next regular meeting of the legislative body following the discussion described in clause (ii). (C) After the legislative body makes the findings described in subparagraph (A), the eligible subsidiary body shall approve the use of teleconferencing by majority vote before using teleconference pursuant to this section. (D) The legislative body that created the eligible subsidiary body may elect to prohibit the eligible subsidiary body from using teleconferencing pursuant to this section at any time. (b) (1) For purposes of this section, “eligible subsidiary body” means a legislative body that meets all of the following: (A) Is described in subdivision (b) of Section 54952. (B) Serves exclusively in an advisory capacity. (C) Is not authorized to take final action on legislation, regulations, contracts, licenses, permits, or any other entitlements, grants, or allocations of funds. (D) Does not have primary subject matter jurisdiction, as defined by the charter, an ordinance, a resolution, or any formal action of the legislative body that created the subsidiary body, that focuses on elections, budgets, police oversight, privacy, removing from, or restricting access to, materials available in public libraries, or taxes or related spending proposals. (2) An eligible subsidiary body may include members who are elected officials, members who are not elected officials, or any combination thereof. (c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2030, and as of that date is repealed. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 327, Sec. 14. (SB 707) Effective January 1, 2026. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, by its own provisions.)
  68. 54953.8.7.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    Eligible multijurisdictional bodies may hold teleconference meetings only if they meet added conditions, including a prior resolution, quorum presence at public physical locations, remote participation limits, and agenda disclosure of remote participants.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54953.8.7. (a) An eligible multijurisdictional body may conduct a teleconference meeting pursuant to Section 54953.8, provided that it complies with the requirements of that section and all of the following additional requirements: (1) The eligible multijurisdictional body has adopted a resolution that authorizes the eligible multijurisdictional body to use teleconferencing pursuant to this section at a regular meeting in open session. (2) At least a quorum of the members of the eligible multijurisdictional body shall participate from one or more physical locations that are open to the public and within the boundaries of the territory over which the local agency exercises jurisdiction. (3) A member of the eligible multijurisdictional body who receives compensation for their service on the eligible multijurisdictional body shall participate from a physical location that is open to the public. For purposes of this paragraph, “compensation” does not include reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses. (4) A member of the eligible multijurisdictional body may participate from a remote location provided that: (A) The eligible multijurisdictional body identifies each member of the eligible multijurisdictional body who plans to participate remotely in the agenda. (B) The member shall participate through both audio and visual technology. (5) A member of the eligible multijurisdictional body shall not participate in a meeting remotely pursuant to this section, unless the location from which the member participates is more than 20 miles each way from any physical location of the meeting described in paragraph (2). (6) The provisions of this section shall not serve as a means for any member of a legislative body to participate in meetings of the legislative body solely by teleconference from a remote location for more than the following number of meetings, as applicable: (A) Two meetings per year, if the legislative body regularly meets once per month or less. (B) Five meetings per year, if the legislative body regularly meets twice per month. (C) Seven meetings per year, if the legislative body regularly meets three or more times per month. (D) For the purpose of counting meetings attended by teleconference under this paragraph, a “meeting” shall be defined as any number of meetings of the legislative body of a local agency that begin on the same calendar day. (b) For the purposes of this section, both of the following definitions apply: (1) “Eligible multijurisdictional body” means a multijurisdictional board, commission, or advisory body of a multijurisdictional, cross-county agency, the membership of which board, commission, or advisory body is appointed, and the board, commission, or advisory body is otherwise subject to this chapter. (2) “Multijurisdictional” means either of the following: (A) A legislative body that includes representatives from more than one county, city, city and county, or special district. (B) A legislative body of a joint powers entity formed pursuant to an agreement entered into in accordance with Article 1 (commencing with Section 6500) of Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title 1. (c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2030, and as of that date is repealed. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 327, Sec. 15. (SB 707) Effective January 1, 2026. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, by its own provisions.)
  69. 54954.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    Local legislative bodies must set regular meeting time and place, and meetings generally must be held within the agency’s jurisdiction unless a listed exception applies.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54954. (a) Each legislative body of a local agency, except for advisory committees or standing committees, shall provide, by ordinance, resolution, bylaws, or by whatever other rule is required for the conduct of business by that body, the time and place for holding regular meetings. Meetings of advisory committees or standing committees, for which an agenda is posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 54954.2, shall be considered for purposes of this chapter as regular meetings of the legislative body. (b) Regular and special meetings of the legislative body shall be held within the boundaries of the territory over which the local agency exercises jurisdiction, except to do any of the following: (1) Comply with state or federal law or court order, or attend a judicial or administrative proceeding to which the local agency is a party. (2) Inspect real or personal property which cannot be conveniently brought within the boundaries of the territory over which the local agency exercises jurisdiction provided that the topic of the meeting is limited to items directly related to the real or personal property. (3) Participate in meetings or discussions of multiagency significance that are outside the boundaries of a local agency’s jurisdiction. However, any meeting or discussion held pursuant to this subdivision shall take place within the jurisdiction of one of the participating local agencies and be noticed by all participating agencies as provided for in this chapter. (4) Meet in the closest meeting facility if the local agency has no meeting facility within the boundaries of the territory over which the local agency exercises jurisdiction, or at the principal office of the local agency if that office is located outside the territory over which the agency exercises jurisdiction. (5) Meet outside their immediate jurisdiction with elected or appointed officials of the United States or the State of California when a local meeting would be impractical, solely to discuss a legislative or regulatory issue affecting the local agency and over which the federal or state officials have jurisdiction. (6) Meet outside their immediate jurisdiction if the meeting takes place in or nearby a facility owned by the agency, provided that the topic of the meeting is limited to items directly related to the facility. (7) Visit the office of the local agency’s legal counsel for a closed session on pending litigation held pursuant to Section 54956.9, when to do so would reduce legal fees or costs. (c) Meetings of the governing board of a school district shall be held within the district, except under the circumstances enumerated in subdivision (b), or to do any of the following: (1) Attend a conference on nonadversarial collective bargaining techniques. (2) Interview members of the public residing in another district with reference to the trustees’ potential employment of an applicant for the position of the superintendent of the district. (3) Interview a potential employee from another district. (d) Meetings of a joint powers authority shall occur within the territory of at least one of its member agencies, or as provided in subdivision (b). However, a joint powers authority which has members throughout the state may meet at any facility in the state which complies with the requirements of Section 54961. (e) If, by reason of fire, flood, earthquake, or other emergency, it shall be unsafe to meet in the place designated, the meetings shall be held for the duration of the emergency at the place designated by the presiding officer of the legislative body or his or her designee in a notice to the local media that have requested notice pursuant to Section 54956, by the most rapid means of communication available at the time. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 257, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.)
  70. 54954.1.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    People may ask for meeting agendas or agenda packets to be mailed, and if email delivery is requested and the agency has a website, the legislative body or its designee must email or provide a web link. The section also requires alternative formats for persons with disabilities, sets annual renewal for mailed-copy requests, and limits any mailing fee to cost.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54954.1. Any person may request that a copy of the agenda, or a copy of all the documents constituting the agenda packet, of any meeting of a legislative body be mailed to that person. If a local agency has an internet website, the legislative body or its designee shall email a copy of, or website link to, the agenda or a copy of all the documents constituting the agenda packet if the person requests that the item or items be delivered by email. If the local agency determines it is technologically infeasible to send a copy of all documents constituting the agenda packet or a link to a website that contains the documents by email or by other electronic means, the legislative body or its designee shall send by mail a copy of the agenda or a website link to the agenda and mail a copy of all other documents constituting the agenda packet in accordance with the mailing requirements established pursuant to this section. If requested, the agenda and documents in the agenda packet shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Upon receipt of the written request, the legislative body or its designee shall cause the requested materials to be mailed at the time the agenda is posted pursuant to Section 54954.2 and 54956 or upon distribution to all, or a majority of all, of the members of a legislative body, whichever occurs first. Any request for mailed copies of agendas or agenda packets shall be valid for the calendar year in which it is filed, and must be renewed following January 1 of each year. The legislative body may establish a fee for mailing the agenda or agenda packet, which fee shall not exceed the cost of providing the service. Failure of the requesting person to receive the agenda or agenda packet pursuant to this section shall not constitute grounds for invalidation of the actions of the legislative body taken at the meeting for which the agenda or agenda packet was not received. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 763, Sec. 1. (SB 274) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  71. 54954.2.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    Local legislative bodies must post agendas at least 72 hours before regular meetings, and the agenda must include basic meeting details and required accessibility information.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54954.2. (a) (1) At least 72 hours before a regular meeting, the legislative body of the local agency, or its designee, shall post an agenda that meets all of the following requirements: (A) The agenda shall contain a brief general description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting, including items to be discussed in closed session. A brief general description of an item generally need not exceed 20 words. (B) The agenda shall specify the time and location of the regular meeting and shall be posted in a location that is freely accessible to members of the public and on the local agency’s internet website, if the local agency has one. (C) (i) If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. (ii) The agenda shall include information regarding how, to whom, and when a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, may be made by a person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the public meeting. (2) For a meeting occurring on and after January 1, 2019, of a legislative body of a city, county, city and county, special district, school district, or political subdivision established by the state that has an internet website, the following provisions shall apply: (A) An online posting of an agenda shall be posted on the primary internet website home page of a city, county, city and county, special district, school district, or political subdivision established by the state that is accessible through a prominent, direct link to the current agenda. The direct link to the agenda shall not be in a contextual menu; however, a link in addition to the direct link to the agenda may be accessible through a contextual menu. (B) An online posting of an agenda, including, but not limited to, an agenda posted in an integrated agenda management platform, shall be posted in an open format that meets all of the following requirements: (i) Retrievable, downloadable, indexable, and electronically searchable by commonly used internet search applications. (ii) Platform independent and machine readable. (iii) Available to the public free of charge and without any restriction that would impede the reuse or redistribution of the agenda. (C) A legislative body of a city, county, city and county, special district, school district, or political subdivision established by the state that has an internet website and an integrated agenda management platform shall not be required to comply with subparagraph (A) if all of the following are met: (i) A direct link to the integrated agenda management platform shall be posted on the primary internet website home page of a city, county, city and county, special district, school district, or political subdivision established by the state. The direct link to the integrated agenda management platform shall not be in a contextual menu. When a person clicks on the direct link to the integrated agenda management platform, the direct link shall take the person directly to an internet website with the agendas of the legislative body of a city, county, city and county, special district, school district, or political subdivision established by the state. (ii) The integrated agenda management platform may contain the prior agendas of a legislative body of a city, county, city and county, special district, school district, or political subdivision established by the state for all meetings occurring on or after January 1, 2019. (iii) The current agenda of the legislative body of a city, county, city and county, special district, school district, or political subdivision established by the state shall be the first agenda available at the top of the integrated agenda management platform. (iv) All agendas posted in the integrated agenda management platform shall comply with the requirements in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) of subparagraph (B). (D) The provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to a political subdivision of a local agency that was established by the legislative body of the city, county, city and county, special district, school district, or political subdivision established by the state. (E) For purposes of this paragraph, both of the following definitions apply: (1) “Integrated agenda management platform” means an internet website of a city, county, city and county, special district, school district, or political subdivision established by the state dedicated to providing the entirety of the agenda information for the legislative body of the city, county, city and county, special district, school district, or political subdivision established by the state to the public. (2) “Legislative body” means a legislative body that meets the definition of subdivision (a) of Section 54952. (3) No action or discussion shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except that members of a legislative body or its staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising their public testimony rights under Section 54954.3. In addition, on their own initiative or in response to questions posed by the public, a member of a legislative body or its staff may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on their own activities. Furthermore, a member of a legislative body, or the body itself, subject to rules or procedures of the legislative body, may provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, request staff to report back to the body at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter, or take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the legislative body may take action on items of business not appearing on the posted agenda under any of the conditions stated below. Prior to discussing any item pursuant to this subdivision, the legislative body shall publicly identify the item. (1) Upon a determination by a majority vote of the legislative body that an emergency situation exists, as defined in Section 54956.5. (2) Upon a determination by a two-thirds vote of the members of the legislative body present at the meeting, or, if less than two-thirds of the members are present, a unanimous vote of those members present, that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the local agency subsequent to the agenda being posted as specified in subdivision (a). (3) The item was posted pursuant to subdivision (a) for a prior meeting of the legislative body occurring not more than five calendar days prior to the date action is taken on the item, and at the prior meeting the item was continued to the meeting at which action is being taken. (c) This section is necessary to implement and reasonably within the scope of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution. (d) For purposes of subdivision (a), the requirement that the agenda be posted on the local agency’s internet website, if the local agency has one, shall only apply to a legislative body that meets either of the following standards: (1) A legislative body as that term is defined by subdivision (a) of Section 54952. (2) A legislative body as that term is defined by subdivision (b) of Section 54952, if the members of the legislative body are compensated for their appearance, and if one or more of the members of the legislative body are also members of a legislative body as that term is defined by subdivision (a) of Section 54952. (Amended (as amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 131, Sec. 92) by Stats. 2025, Ch. 327, Sec. 16. (SB 707) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  72. 54954.3.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    Regular and special meeting notices must give the public a chance to address the legislative body, and local agencies may set reasonable public-comment limits with a translator-time accommodation.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54954.3. (a) (1) Every agenda for regular meetings shall provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the legislative body on any item of interest to the public, before or during the legislative body’s consideration of the item, that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body, provided that no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless the action is otherwise authorized by subdivision (b) of Section 54954.2. (2) (A) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the agenda need not provide an opportunity for members of the public to address the legislative body on any item that has already been considered by a committee, composed exclusively of members of the legislative body, at a public meeting wherein all interested members of the public were afforded the opportunity to address the committee on the item, before or during the committee’s consideration of the item. (B) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply if any of the following conditions are met: (i) The item has been substantially changed since the committee heard the item, as determined by the legislative body. (ii) When considering the item, a quorum of the committee members did not participate from a singular physical location, that was clearly identified on the agenda, open to the public, and situated within the boundaries of the territory over which the local agency exercises jurisdiction. (iii) The committee has primary subject matter jurisdiction, as defined by the charter, an ordinance, a resolution, or any formal action of the legislative body that created the subsidiary body, that focuses on elections, budgets, police oversight, privacy, removing from, or restricting access to, materials available in public libraries, or taxes or related spending proposals. This clause shall not apply to an item if the local agency has adopted a law applicable to the meeting of the committee at which the item that was considered prohibits the committee from placing a limit on the total amount of time for public comment on the item. (3) Every notice for a special meeting shall provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the legislative body concerning any item that has been described in the notice for the meeting before or during consideration of that item. (b) (1) The legislative body of a local agency may adopt reasonable regulations to ensure that the intent of subdivision (a) is carried out, including, but not limited to, regulations limiting the total amount of time allocated for public testimony on particular issues and for each individual speaker. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), when the legislative body of a local agency limits time for public comment, the legislative body of a local agency shall provide at least twice the allotted time to a member of the public who utilizes a translator to ensure that non-English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the legislative body of a local agency. (3) Paragraph (2) shall not apply if the legislative body of a local agency utilizes simultaneous translation equipment in a manner that allows the legislative body of a local agency to hear the translated public testimony simultaneously. (c) The legislative body of a local agency shall not prohibit public criticism of the policies, procedures, programs, or services of the agency, or of the acts or omissions of the legislative body. Nothing in this subdivision shall confer any privilege or protection for expression beyond that otherwise provided by law. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 327, Sec. 17. (SB 707) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  73. 54954.4.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    State employees and officials reviewing reimbursement claims must rigorously approve only costs directly and necessarily incurred from compliance, and only when complete documentation exists.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54954.4. (a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that Section 12 of Chapter 641 of the Statutes of 1986, authorizing reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for costs mandated by the state pursuant to that act, shall be interpreted strictly. The intent of the Legislature is to provide reimbursement for only those costs which are clearly and unequivocally incurred as the direct and necessary result of compliance with Chapter 641 of the Statutes of 1986. (b) In this regard, the Legislature directs all state employees and officials involved in reviewing or authorizing claims for reimbursement, or otherwise participating in the reimbursement process, to rigorously review each claim and authorize only those claims, or parts thereof, which represent costs which are clearly and unequivocally incurred as the direct and necessary result of compliance with Chapter 641 of the Statutes of 1986 and for which complete documentation exists. For purposes of Section 54954.2, costs eligible for reimbursement shall only include the actual cost to post a single agenda for any one meeting. (c) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that complete, faithful, and uninterrupted compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code) is a matter of overriding public importance. Unless specifically stated, no future Budget Act, or related budget enactments, shall, in any manner, be interpreted to suspend, eliminate, or otherwise modify the legal obligation and duty of local agencies to fully comply with Chapter 641 of the Statutes of 1986 in a complete, faithful, and uninterrupted manner. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 238, Sec. 1.)
  74. 54954.5.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    Agendas may describe closed-session items in the ways listed here, and substantial compliance with this section protects a legislative body or elected official from violating Sections 54954.2 or 54956.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54954.5. For purposes of describing closed session items pursuant to Section 54954.2, the agenda may describe closed sessions as provided below. No legislative body or elected official shall be in violation of Section 54954.2 or 54956 if the closed session items were described in substantial compliance with this section. Substantial compliance is satisfied by including the information provided below, irrespective of its format. (a) With respect to a closed session held pursuant to Section 54956.7: LICENSE/PERMIT DETERMINATION Applicant(s): (Specify number of applicants) (b) With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: (Specify street address, or if no street address, the parcel number or other unique reference, of the real property under negotiation) Agency negotiator: (Specify names of negotiators attending the closed session) (If circumstances necessitate the absence of a specified negotiator, an agent or designee may participate in place of the absent negotiator so long as the name of the agent or designee is announced at an open session held prior to the closed session.) Negotiating parties: (Specify name of party (not agent)) Under negotiation: (Specify whether instruction to negotiator will concern price, terms of payment, or both) (c) With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54956.9: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Name of case: (Specify by reference to claimant’s name, names of parties, case or claim numbers) or Case name unspecified: (Specify whether disclosure would jeopardize service of process or existing settlement negotiations) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (Specify number of potential cases) (In addition to the information noticed above, the agency may be required to provide additional information on the agenda or in an oral statement prior to the closed session pursuant to paragraphs (2) to (5), inclusive, of subdivision (e) of Section 54956.9.) Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (Specify number of potential cases) (d) With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54956.95: LIABILITY CLAIMS Claimant: (Specify name unless unspecified pursuant to Section 54961) Agency claimed against: (Specify name) (e) With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54957: THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES Consultation with: (Specify name of law enforcement agency and title of officer, or name of applicable agency representative and title) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Title: (Specify description of position to be filled) PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Title: (Specify description of position to be filled) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: (Specify position title of employee being reviewed) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (No additional information is required in connection with a closed session to consider discipline, dismissal, or release of a public employee. Discipline includes potential reduction of compensation.) (f) With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency designated representatives: (Specify names of designated representatives attending the closed session) (If circumstances necessitate the absence of a specified designated representative, an agent or designee may participate in place of the absent representative so long as the name of the agent or designee is announced at an open session held prior to the closed session.) Employee organization: (Specify name of organization representing employee or employees in question) or Unrepresented employee: (Specify position title of unrepresented employee who is the subject of the negotiations) (g) With respect to closed sessions called pursuant to Section 54957.8: CASE REVIEW/PLANNING (No additional information is required in connection with a closed session to consider case review or planning.) (h) With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Sections 1461, 32106, and 32155 of the Health and Safety Code or Sections 37606 and 37624.3 of the Government Code: REPORT INVOLVING TRADE SECRET Discussion will concern: (Specify whether discussion will concern proposed new service, program, or facility) Estimated date of public disclosure: (Specify month and year) HEARINGS Subject matter: (Specify whether testimony/deliberation will concern staff privileges, report of medical audit committee, or report of quality assurance committee) (i) With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54956.86: CHARGE OR COMPLAINT INVOLVING INFORMATION PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW (No additional information is required in connection with a closed session to discuss a charge or complaint pursuant to Section 54956.86.) (j) With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54956.96: CONFERENCE INVOLVING A JOINT POWERS AGENCY (Specify by name) Discussion will concern: (Specify closed session description used by the joint powers agency) Name of local agency representative on joint powers agency board: (Specify name) (Additional information listing the names of agencies or titles of representatives attending the closed session as consultants or other representatives.) (k) With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54956.75: AUDIT BY CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR’S OFFICE (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 759, Sec. 6.1. (AB 2690) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  75. 54954.6.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    Local agencies must give public notice and hold a public meeting before a new or increased general tax or assessment is adopted.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54954.6. (a) (1) Before adopting any new or increased general tax or any new or increased assessment, the legislative body of a local agency shall conduct at least one public meeting at which local officials shall allow public testimony regarding the proposed new or increased general tax or new or increased assessment in addition to the noticed public hearing at which the legislative body proposes to enact or increase the general tax or assessment. For purposes of this section, the term “new or increased assessment” does not include any of the following: (A) A fee that does not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the services, facilities, or regulatory activity for which the fee is charged. (B) A service charge, rate, or charge, unless a special district’s principal act requires the service charge, rate, or charge to conform to the requirements of this section. (C) An ongoing annual assessment if it is imposed at the same or lower amount as any previous year. (D) An assessment that does not exceed an assessment formula or range of assessments previously specified in the notice given to the public pursuant to subparagraph (G) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) and that was previously adopted by the agency or approved by the voters in the area where the assessment is imposed. (E) Standby or immediate availability charges. (2) The legislative body shall provide at least 45 days’ public notice of the public hearing at which the legislative body proposes to enact or increase the general tax or assessment. The legislative body shall provide notice for the public meeting at the same time and in the same document as the notice for the public hearing, but the meeting shall occur prior to the hearing. (b) (1) The joint notice of both the public meeting and the public hearing required by subdivision (a) with respect to a proposal for a new or increased general tax shall be accomplished by placing a display advertisement of at least one-eighth page in a newspaper of general circulation for three weeks pursuant to Section 6063 and by a first-class mailing to those interested parties who have filed a written request with the local agency for mailed notice of public meetings or hearings on new or increased general taxes. The public meeting pursuant to subdivision (a) shall take place no earlier than 10 days after the first publication of the joint notice pursuant to this subdivision. The public hearing shall take place no earlier than seven days after the public meeting pursuant to this subdivision. Notwithstanding paragraph (2) of subdivision (a), the joint notice need not include notice of the public meeting after the meeting has taken place. The public hearing pursuant to subdivision (a) shall take place no earlier than 45 days after the first publication of the joint notice pursuant to this subdivision. Any written request for mailed notices shall be effective for one year from the date on which it is filed unless a renewal request is filed. Renewal requests for mailed notices shall be filed on or before April 1 of each year. The legislative body may establish a reasonable annual charge for sending notices based on the estimated cost of providing the service. (2) The notice required by paragraph (1) of this subdivision shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (A) The amount or rate of the tax. If the tax is proposed to be increased from any previous year, the joint notice shall separately state both the existing tax rate and the proposed tax rate increase. (B) The activity to be taxed. (C) The estimated amount of revenue to be raised by the tax annually. (D) The method and frequency for collecting the tax. (E) The dates, times, and locations of the public meeting and hearing described in subdivision (a). (F) The telephone number and address of an individual, office, or organization that interested persons may contact to receive additional information about the tax. (c) (1) The joint notice of both the public meeting and the public hearing required by subdivision (a) with respect to a proposal for a new or increased assessment on real property or businesses shall be accomplished through a mailing, postage prepaid, in the United States mail and shall be deemed given when so deposited. The public meeting pursuant to subdivision (a) shall take place no earlier than 10 days after the joint mailing pursuant to this subdivision. The public hearing shall take place no earlier than seven days after the public meeting pursuant to this subdivision. The envelope or the cover of the mailing shall include the name of the local agency and the return address of the sender. This mailed notice shall be in at least 10-point type and shall be given to all property owners or business owners proposed to be subject to the new or increased assessment by a mailing by name to those persons whose names and addresses appear on the last equalized county assessment roll, the State Board of Equalization assessment roll, or the local agency’s records pertaining to business ownership, as the case may be. (2) The joint notice required by paragraph (1) of this subdivision shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (A) In the case of an assessment proposed to be levied on property, the estimated amount of the assessment per parcel. In the case of an assessment proposed to be levied on businesses, the proposed method and basis of levying the assessment in sufficient detail to allow each business owner to calculate the amount of assessment to be levied against each business. If the assessment is proposed to be increased from any previous year, the joint notice shall separately state both the amount of the existing assessment and the proposed assessment increase. (B) A general description of the purpose or improvements that the assessment will fund. (C) The address to which property owners may mail a protest against the assessment. (D) The telephone number and address of an individual, office, or organization that interested persons may contact to receive additional information about the assessment. (E) A statement that a majority protest will cause the assessment to be abandoned if the assessment act used to levy the assessment so provides. Notice shall also state the percentage of protests required to trigger an election, if applicable. (F) The dates, times, and locations of the public meeting and hearing described in subdivision (a). (G) A proposed assessment formula or range as described in subparagraph (D) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) if applicable and that is noticed pursuant to this section. (3) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), in the case of an assessment that is proposed exclusively for operation and maintenance expenses imposed throughout the entire local agency, or exclusively for operation and maintenance assessments proposed to be levied on 50,000 parcels or more, notice may be provided pursuant to this subdivision or pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) and shall include the estimated amount of the assessment of various types, amounts, or uses of property and the information required by subparagraphs (B) to (G), inclusive, of paragraph (2) of subdivision (c). (4) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), in the case of an assessment proposed to be levied pursuant to Part 2 (commencing with Section 22500) of Division 2 of the Streets and Highways Code by a regional park district, regional park and open-space district, or regional open-space district formed pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 5500) of Chapter 3 of Division 5 of, or pursuant to Division 26 (commencing with Section 35100) of, the Public Resources Code, notice may be provided pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (b). (d) The notice requirements imposed by this section shall be construed as additional to, and not to supersede, existing provisions of law, and shall be applied concurrently with the existing provisions so as to not delay or prolong the governmental decisionmaking process. (e) This section shall not apply to any new or increased general tax or any new or increased assessment that requires an election of either of the following: (1) The property owners subject to the assessment. (2) The voters within the local agency imposing the tax or assessment. (f) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a local agency from holding a consolidated meeting or hearing at which the legislative body discusses multiple tax or assessment proposals. (g) The local agency may recover the reasonable costs of public meetings, public hearings, and notice required by this section from the proceeds of the tax or assessment. The costs recovered for these purposes, whether recovered pursuant to this subdivision or any other provision of law, shall not exceed the reasonable costs of the public meetings, public hearings, and notice. (h) Any new or increased assessment that is subject to the notice and hearing provisions of Article XIII C or XIII D of the California Constitution is not subject to the notice and hearing requirements of this section. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 382, Sec. 3.5. (SB 194) Effective January 1, 2012.)
  76. 54955.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    Local agency legislative bodies may adjourn meetings, and if everyone is absent, the clerk or secretary may declare the meeting adjourned and must give notice and post it within 24 hours.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54955. The legislative body of a local agency may adjourn any regular, adjourned regular, special or adjourned special meeting to a time and place specified in the order of adjournment. Less than a quorum may so adjourn from time to time. If all members are absent from any regular or adjourned regular meeting the clerk or secretary of the legislative body may declare the meeting adjourned to a stated time and place and he shall cause a written notice of the adjournment to be given in the same manner as provided in Section 54956 for special meetings, unless such notice is waived as provided for special meetings. A copy of the order or notice of adjournment shall be conspicuously posted on or near the door of the place where the regular, adjourned regular, special or adjourned special meeting was held within 24 hours after the time of the adjournment. When a regular or adjourned regular meeting is adjourned as provided in this section, the resulting adjourned regular meeting is a regular meeting for all purposes. When an order of adjournment of any meeting fails to state the hour at which the adjourned meeting is to be held, it shall be held at the hour specified for regular meetings by ordinance, resolution, bylaw, or other rule. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 647.)
  77. 54955.1.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A local agency’s legislative body may continue or recontinue a hearing to a later meeting, and if the new hearing time is less than 24 hours after the original time, a copy of the continuance order or notice must be posted immediately after the meeting.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54955.1. Any hearing being held, or noticed or ordered to be held, by a legislative body of a local agency at any meeting may by order or notice of continuance be continued or recontinued to any subsequent meeting of the legislative body in the same manner and to the same extent set forth in Section 54955 for the adjournment of meetings; provided, that if the hearing is continued to a time less than 24 hours after the time specified in the order or notice of hearing, a copy of the order or notice of continuance of hearing shall be posted immediately following the meeting at which the order or declaration of continuance was adopted or made. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 469.)
  78. 54956.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    Special meetings of a local agency’s legislative body can be called by the presiding officer or a majority of members, but notice and posting rules apply and the meeting is limited to the stated business.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54956. (a) (1) A special meeting may be called at any time by the presiding officer of the legislative body of a local agency, or by a majority of the members of the legislative body, by delivering written notice to each member of the legislative body and to each local newspaper of general circulation and radio or television station requesting notice in writing and posting a notice on the local agency’s internet website, if the local agency has one. The notice shall be delivered personally or by any other means and shall be received at least 24 hours before the time of the meeting as specified in the notice. The call and notice shall specify the time and place of the special meeting and the business to be transacted or discussed. No other business shall be considered at these meetings by the legislative body. The written notice may be dispensed with as to any member who at or prior to the time the meeting convenes files with the clerk or secretary of the legislative body a written waiver of notice. The waiver may be given by telephone or electronic mail. The written notice may also be dispensed with as to any member who is actually present at the meeting at the time it convenes. (2) The call and notice shall be posted at least 24 hours prior to the special meeting in a location that is freely accessible to members of the public. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, a legislative body shall not call a special meeting regarding the salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits, of the legislative body or of a local agency executive, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 3511.1. However, this subdivision does not apply to a local agency calling a special meeting to discuss the local agency’s budget. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 327, Sec. 18. (SB 707) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  79. 54956.5.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A legislative body may hold an emergency meeting without the usual 24-hour notice and posting in limited emergency situations, but it must notify requesting local media and later post meeting records.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54956.5. (a) For purposes of this section, “emergency situation” means both of the following: (1) An emergency, which shall be defined as a work stoppage, crippling activity, or other activity that severely impairs public health, safety, or both, as determined by a majority of the members of the legislative body. (2) A dire emergency, which shall be defined as a crippling disaster, mass destruction, terrorist act, or threatened terrorist activity that poses peril so immediate and significant that requiring a legislative body to provide one-hour notice before holding an emergency meeting under this section may endanger the public health, safety, or both, as determined by a majority of the members of the legislative body. (b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2), in the case of an emergency situation involving matters upon which prompt action is necessary due to the disruption or threatened disruption of public facilities, a legislative body may hold an emergency meeting without complying with either the 24-hour notice requirement or the 24-hour posting requirement of Section 54956 or both of the notice and posting requirements. (2) Each local newspaper of general circulation and radio or television station that has requested notice of special meetings pursuant to Section 54956 shall be notified by the presiding officer of the legislative body, or designee thereof, one hour prior to the emergency meeting, or, in the case of a dire emergency, at or near the time that the presiding officer or designee notifies the members of the legislative body of the emergency meeting. (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the notice required by this paragraph shall be given by telephone and all telephone numbers provided in the most recent request of a newspaper or station for notification of special meetings shall be exhausted. In the event that telephone services are not functioning, the notice requirements of this paragraph shall be deemed waived, and the legislative body, or designee of the legislative body, shall notify those newspapers, radio stations, or television stations of the fact of the holding of the emergency meeting, the purpose of the meeting, and any action taken at the meeting as soon after the meeting as possible. (B) For an emergency meeting held pursuant to this section, the presiding officer of the legislative body, or designee thereof, may send the notifications required by this paragraph by email instead of by telephone, as provided in subparagraph (A), to all local newspapers of general circulation, and radio or television stations, that have requested those notifications by email, and all email addresses provided by representatives of those newspapers or stations shall be exhausted. In the event that internet services and telephone services are not functioning, the notice requirements of this paragraph shall be deemed waived, and the legislative body, or designee of the legislative body, shall notify those newspapers, radio stations, or television stations of the fact of the holding of the emergency meeting, the purpose of the meeting, and any action taken at the meeting as soon after the meeting as possible. (c) During a meeting held pursuant to this section, the legislative body may meet in closed session pursuant to Section 54957 if agreed to by a two-thirds vote of the members of the legislative body present, or, if less than two-thirds of the members are present, by a unanimous vote of the members present. (d) All special meeting requirements, as prescribed in Section 54956 shall be applicable to a meeting called pursuant to this section, with the exception of the 24-hour notice requirement. (e) The minutes of a meeting called pursuant to this section, a list of persons who the presiding officer of the legislative body, or designee of the legislative body, notified or attempted to notify, a copy of the rollcall vote, and any actions taken at the meeting shall be posted for a minimum of 10 days in a public place as soon after the meeting as possible. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 327, Sec. 19. (SB 707) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  80. 54956.6.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A local agency’s legislative body may not charge fees for carrying out this chapter unless the chapter specifically authorizes 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54956.6. No fees may be charged by the legislative body of a local agency for carrying out any provision of this chapter, except as specifically authorized by this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1284.)
  81. 54956.7.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A local agency’s legislative body may hold a closed session to decide whether to grant or renew a license for an applicant with a criminal record, and if denial is likely, it must offer the applicant a chance to withdraw the application.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54956.7. Whenever a legislative body of a local agency determines that it is necessary to discuss and determine whether an applicant for a license or license renewal, who has a criminal record, is sufficiently rehabilitated to obtain the license, the legislative body may hold a closed session with the applicant and the applicant’s attorney, if any, for the purpose of holding the discussion and making the determination. If the legislative body determines, as a result of the closed session, that the issuance or renewal of the license should be denied, the applicant shall be offered the opportunity to withdraw the application. If the applicant withdraws the application, no record shall be kept of the discussions or decisions made at the closed session and all matters relating to the closed session shall be confidential. If the applicant does not withdraw the application, the legislative body shall take action at the public meeting during which the closed session is held or at its next public meeting denying the application for the license but all matters relating to the closed session are confidential and shall not be disclosed without the consent of the applicant, except in an action by an applicant who has been denied a license challenging the denial of the license. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 298, Sec. 1.)
  82. 54956.75.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A local agency’s legislative body may hold closed sessions to discuss its response to a confidential final draft audit report, but after public release of the audit report it must discuss the report in open session unless another law exempts it.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54956.75. (a) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the legislative body of a local agency that has received a confidential final draft audit report from the Bureau of State Audits from holding closed sessions to discuss its response to that report. (b) After the public release of an audit report by the Bureau of State Audits, if a legislative body of a local agency meets to discuss the audit report, it shall do so in an open session unless exempted from that requirement by some other provision of law. (Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 576, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2005.)
  83. 54956.8.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A local agency’s legislative body may hold a closed session with its negotiator about buying, selling, exchanging, or leasing real property, but it must first hold an open public session to identify the negotiators, the property, and the other parties.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54956.8. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a legislative body of a local agency may hold a closed session with its negotiator prior to the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property by or for the local agency to grant authority to its negotiator regarding the price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease. However, prior to the closed session, the legislative body of the local agency shall hold an open and public session in which it identifies its negotiators, the real property or real properties which the negotiations may concern, and the person or persons with whom its negotiators may negotiate. For purposes of this section, negotiators may be members of the legislative body of the local agency. For purposes of this section, “lease” includes renewal or renegotiation of a lease. Nothing in this section shall preclude a local agency from holding a closed session for discussions regarding eminent domain proceedings pursuant to Section 54956.9. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 260, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  84. 54956.81.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A qualifying local agency legislative body may meet in closed session to consider buying or selling specific pension fund investments, and any investment decisions made in that closed session must be approved by rollcall vote and recorded in the minutes.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54956.81. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a legislative body of a local agency that invests pension funds may hold a closed session to consider the purchase or sale of particular, specific pension fund investments. All investment transaction decisions made during the closed session shall be made by rollcall vote entered into the minutes of the closed session as provided in subdivision (a) of Section 54957.2. (Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 533, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2005.)
  85. 54956.86.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A qualifying local agency legislative body may hold a closed session for a health-plan member’s charge or complaint if disclosure is unwanted, but it must first tell the member in writing that the matter can be heard in open session instead.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54956.86. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a legislative body of a local agency which provides services pursuant to Section 14087.3 of the Welfare and Institutions Code may hold a closed session to hear a charge or complaint from a member enrolled in its health plan if the member does not wish to have his or her name, medical status, or other information that is protected by federal law publicly disclosed. Prior to holding a closed session pursuant to this section, the legislative body shall inform the member, in writing, of his or her right to have the charge or complaint heard in an open session rather than a closed session. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 182, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  86. 54956.87.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    Certain health plan records are exempt from disclosure for three years after a contract is fully executed, and the health plan’s governing board may use closed sessions for trade secret and payment-rate matters.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54956.87. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the records of a health plan that is licensed pursuant to the Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act of 1975 (Chapter 2.2 (commencing with Section 1340) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code) and that is governed by a county board of supervisors, whether paper records, records maintained in the management information system, or records in any other form, that relate to provider rate or payment determinations, allocation or distribution methodologies for provider payments, formulas or calculations for these payments, and contract negotiations with providers of health care for alternative rates are exempt from disclosure for a period of three years after the contract is fully executed. The transmission of the records, or the information contained therein in an alternative form, to the board of supervisors shall not constitute a waiver of exemption from disclosure, and the records and information once transmitted to the board of supervisors shall be subject to this same exemption. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the governing board of a health plan that is licensed pursuant to the Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act of 1975 (Chapter 2.2 (commencing with Section 1340) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code) and that is governed by a county board of supervisors may order that a meeting held solely for the purpose of discussion or taking action on health plan trade secrets, as defined in subdivision (f), shall be held in closed session. The requirements of making a public report of action taken in closed session, and the vote or abstention of every member present, may be limited to a brief general description without the information constituting the trade secret. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the governing board of a health plan may meet in closed session to consider and take action on matters pertaining to contracts and contract negotiations by the health plan with providers of health care services concerning all matters related to rates of payment. The governing board may delete the portion or portions containing trade secrets from any documents that were finally approved in the closed session held pursuant to subdivision (b) that are provided to persons who have made the timely or standing request. (d) Nothing in this section shall be construed as preventing the governing board from meeting in closed session as otherwise provided by law. (e) The provisions of this section shall not prevent access to any records by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee in the exercise of its powers pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 10500) of Chapter 4 of Part 2 of Division 2 of Title 2. The provisions of this section also shall not prevent access to any records by the Department of Managed Health Care in the exercise of its powers pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 1340) of Chapter 2.2 of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code. (f) For purposes of this section, “health plan trade secret” means a trade secret, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 3426.1 of the Civil Code, that also meets both of the following criteria: (1) The secrecy of the information is necessary for the health plan to initiate a new service, program, marketing strategy, business plan, or technology, or to add a benefit or product. (2) Premature disclosure of the trade secret would create a substantial probability of depriving the health plan of a substantial economic benefit or opportunity. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 190, Sec. 65. (AB 1517) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  87. 54956.9.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A local agency’s legislative body may hold a closed session with its legal counsel about pending litigation when open discussion would hurt the agency’s position, but it must announce the authorizing paragraph before the session and usually identify the litigation when the session is based on filed litigation.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54956.9. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a legislative body of a local agency, based on advice of its legal counsel, from holding a closed session to confer with, or receive advice from, its legal counsel regarding pending litigation when discussion in open session concerning those matters would prejudice the position of the local agency in the litigation. (b) For purposes of this chapter, all expressions of the lawyer-client privilege other than those provided in this section are hereby abrogated. This section is the exclusive expression of the lawyer-client privilege for purposes of conducting closed-session meetings pursuant to this chapter. (c) For purposes of this section, “litigation” includes any adjudicatory proceeding, including eminent domain, before a court, administrative body exercising its adjudicatory authority, hearing officer, or arbitrator. (d) For purposes of this section, litigation shall be considered pending when any of the following circumstances exist: (1) Litigation, to which the local agency is a party, has been initiated formally. (2) A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the local agency on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the local agency. (3) Based on existing facts and circumstances, the legislative body of the local agency is meeting only to decide whether a closed session is authorized pursuant to paragraph (2). (4) Based on existing facts and circumstances, the legislative body of the local agency has decided to initiate or is deciding whether to initiate litigation. (e) For purposes of paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (d), “existing facts and circumstances” shall consist only of one of the following: (1) Facts and circumstances that might result in litigation against the local agency but which the local agency believes are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs, which facts and circumstances need not be disclosed. (2) Facts and circumstances, including, but not limited to, an accident, disaster, incident, or transactional occurrence that might result in litigation against the agency and that are known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs, which facts or circumstances shall be publicly stated on the agenda or announced. (3) The receipt of a claim pursuant to the Government Claims Act (Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1 of the Government Code) or some other written communication from a potential plaintiff threatening litigation, which claim or communication shall be available for public inspection pursuant to Section 54957.5. (4) A statement made by a person in an open and public meeting threatening litigation on a specific matter within the responsibility of the legislative body. (5) A statement threatening litigation made by a person outside an open and public meeting on a specific matter within the responsibility of the legislative body so long as the official or employee of the local agency receiving knowledge of the threat makes a contemporaneous or other record of the statement prior to the meeting, which record shall be available for public inspection pursuant to Section 54957.5. The records so created need not identify the alleged victim of unlawful or tortious sexual conduct or anyone making the threat on their behalf, or identify a public employee who is the alleged perpetrator of any unlawful or tortious conduct upon which a threat of litigation is based, unless the identity of the person has been publicly disclosed. (f) Nothing in this section shall require disclosure of written communications that are privileged and not subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1). (g) Prior to holding a closed session pursuant to this section, the legislative body of the local agency shall state on the agenda or publicly announce the paragraph of subdivision (d) that authorizes the closed session. If the session is closed pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d), the body shall state the title of or otherwise specifically identify the litigation to be discussed, unless the body states that to do so would jeopardize the agency’s ability to effectuate service of process upon one or more unserved parties, or that to do so would jeopardize its ability to conclude existing settlement negotiations to its advantage. (h) A local agency shall be considered to be a “party” or to have a “significant exposure to litigation” if an officer or employee of the local agency is a party or has significant exposure to litigation concerning prior or prospective activities or alleged activities during the course and scope of that office or employment, including litigation in which it is an issue whether an activity is outside the course and scope of the office or employment. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 615, Sec. 206. (AB 474) Effective January 1, 2022. Operative January 1, 2023, pursuant to Sec. 463 of Stats. 2021, Ch. 615.)
  88. 54956.95.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    Certain joint powers agencies and the Local Agency Self-Insurance Authority may hold closed sessions to discuss claims for specified liability losses.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54956.95. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a joint powers agency formed pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 6500) of Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title 1, for purposes of insurance pooling, or a local agency member of the joint powers agency, from holding a closed session to discuss a claim for the payment of tort liability losses, public liability losses, or workers’ compensation liability incurred by the joint powers agency or a local agency member of the joint powers agency. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the Local Agency Self-Insurance Authority formed pursuant to Chapter 5.5 (commencing with Section 6599.01) of Division 7 of Title 1, or a local agency member of the authority, from holding a closed session to discuss a claim for the payment of tort liability losses, public liability losses, or workers’ compensation liability incurred by the authority or a local agency member of the authority. (c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect Section 54956.9 with respect to any other local agency. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 882, Sec. 3.)
  89. 54956.97.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A public bank’s governing board, or a committee of that board, may meet in closed session to consider and act on specified matters.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54956.97. Notwithstanding any provision of law, the governing board, or a committee of the governing board, of a public bank, as defined in Section 57600 of the Government Code, may meet in closed session to consider and take action on matters pertaining to all of the following: (a) A loan or investment decision. (b) A decision of the internal audit committee, the compliance committee, or the governance committee. (c) A meeting with a state or federal regulator. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 442, Sec. 14. (AB 857) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  90. 54956.98.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A public bank’s governing board may adopt rules allowing certain closed-session information to remain confidential, while limited disclosures and closed-session attendance are allowed in specified cases.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54956.98. (a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: (1) “Shareholder, member, or owner local agency” or “shareholder, member, or owner” means a local agency that is a shareholder of a public bank. (2) “Public bank” has the same meaning as defined in Section 57600. (b) The governing board of a public bank may adopt a policy or a bylaw or include in its governing documents provisions that authorize any of the following: (1) All information received by a shareholder, member, or owner of the public bank in a closed session related to the information presented to the governing board of a public bank in closed session shall be confidential. However, a member of the governing board of a shareholder, member, or owner local agency may disclose information obtained in a closed session that has direct financial or liability implications for that local agency to the following individuals: (A) Legal counsel of that shareholder, member, or owner local agency for purposes of obtaining advice on whether the matter has direct financial or liability implications for that shareholder local agency. (B) Other members of the governing board of the local agency present in a closed session of that shareholder, member, or owner local agency. (2) A designated alternate member of the governing board of the public bank who is also a member of the governing board of a shareholder, member, or owner local agency and who is attending a properly noticed meeting of the public bank governing board in lieu of a shareholder, member, or owner local agency’s regularly appointed member may attend a closed session of the public bank governing board. (c) If the governing board of a public bank adopts a policy or a bylaw or includes provisions in its governing documents pursuant to subdivision (b), then the governing board of the shareholder, member, or owner local agency, upon the advice of its legal counsel, may conduct a closed session in order to receive, discuss, and take action concerning information obtained in a closed session of the public bank governing board pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (b). (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 442, Sec. 15. (AB 857) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  91. 54957.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A local agency’s legislative body may hold closed sessions for specified security matters and for certain employee matters, but must give an employee 24 hours’ written notice before a closed session on specific complaints or charges.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54957. (a) (1) This chapter does not prevent the legislative body of a local agency from holding closed sessions with the Governor, Attorney General, district attorney, agency counsel, sheriff, or chief of police, or other law enforcement or security personnel, or a security consultant or a security operations manager, on matters posing a threat to the security of public buildings, a threat to the security of essential public services, including water, drinking water, wastewater treatment, natural gas service, and electric service, a threat to the public’s right of access to public services or public facilities, or a threat to critical infrastructure controls or critical infrastructure information relating to cybersecurity. (2) For purposes of this subdivision, the following definitions apply: (A) “Critical infrastructure controls” means networks and systems controlling assets so vital to the local agency that the incapacity or destruction of those networks, systems, or assets would have a debilitating impact on public health, safety, economic security, or any combination thereof. (B) “Critical infrastructure information” means information not customarily in the public domain pertaining to any of the following: (i) Actual, potential, or threatened interference with, or an attack on, compromise of, or incapacitation of critical infrastructure controls by either physical or computer-based attack or other similar conduct, including, but not limited to, the misuse of, or unauthorized access to, all types of communications and data transmission systems, that violates federal, state, or local law or harms public health, safety, or economic security, or any combination thereof. (ii) The ability of critical infrastructure controls to resist any interference, compromise, or incapacitation, including, but not limited to, any planned or past assessment or estimate of the vulnerability of critical infrastructure. (iii) Any planned or past operational problem or solution regarding critical infrastructure controls, including, but not limited to, repair, recovery, reconstruction, insurance, or continuity, to the extent it is related to interference, compromise, or incapacitation of critical infrastructure controls. (b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this chapter does not prevent the legislative body of a local agency from holding closed sessions during a regular or special meeting to consider the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee or to hear complaints or charges brought against the employee by another person or employee unless the employee requests a public session. (2) As a condition to holding a closed session on specific complaints or charges brought against an employee by another person or employee, the employee shall be given written notice of their right to have the complaints or charges heard in an open session rather than a closed session, which notice shall be delivered to the employee personally or by mail at least 24 hours before the time for holding the session. If notice is not given, any disciplinary or other action taken by the legislative body against the employee based on the specific complaints or charges in the closed session shall be null and void. (3) The legislative body also may exclude from the public or closed meeting, during the examination of a witness, any or all other witnesses in the matter being investigated by the legislative body. (4) For the purposes of this subdivision, the term “employee” shall include an officer or an independent contractor who functions as an officer or an employee but shall not include any elected official, member of a legislative body or other independent contractors. This subdivision shall not limit local officials’ ability to hold closed session meetings pursuant to Sections 1461, 32106, and 32155 of the Health and Safety Code or Sections 37606 and 37624.3 of the Government Code. Closed sessions held pursuant to this subdivision shall not include discussion or action on proposed compensation except for a reduction of compensation that results from the imposition of discipline. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 243, Sec. 1. (AB 2715) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  92. 54957.1.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A local agency’s legislative body must publicly report actions taken in closed session, and often must disclose related agreements, litigation details, employee actions, and requested documents.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54957.1. (a) The legislative body of any local agency shall publicly report any action taken in closed session and the vote or abstention on that action of every member present, as follows: (1) Approval of an agreement concluding real estate negotiations pursuant to Section 54956.8 shall be reported after the agreement is final, as follows: (A) If its own approval renders the agreement final, the body shall report that approval and the substance of the agreement in open session at the public meeting during which the closed session is held. (B) If final approval rests with the other party to the negotiations, the local agency shall disclose the fact of that approval and the substance of the agreement upon inquiry by any person, as soon as the other party or its agent has informed the local agency of its approval. (2) Approval given to its legal counsel to defend, or seek or refrain from seeking appellate review or relief, or to enter as an amicus curiae in any form of litigation as the result of a consultation under Section 54956.9 shall be reported in open session at the public meeting during which the closed session is held. The report shall identify, if known, the adverse party or parties and the substance of the litigation. In the case of approval given to initiate or intervene in an action, the announcement need not identify the action, the defendants, or other particulars, but shall specify that the direction to initiate or intervene in an action has been given and that the action, the defendants, and the other particulars shall, once formally commenced, be disclosed to any person upon inquiry, unless to do so would jeopardize the agency’s ability to effectuate service of process on one or more unserved parties, or that to do so would jeopardize its ability to conclude existing settlement negotiations to its advantage. (3) Approval given to its legal counsel of a settlement of pending litigation, as defined in Section 54956.9, at any stage prior to or during a judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding shall be reported after the settlement is final, as follows: (A) If the legislative body accepts a settlement offer signed by the opposing party, the body shall report its acceptance and identify the substance of the agreement in open session at the public meeting during which the closed session is held. (B) If final approval rests with some other party to the litigation or with the court, then as soon as the settlement becomes final, and upon inquiry by any person, the local agency shall disclose the fact of that approval, and identify the substance of the agreement. (4) Disposition reached as to claims discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54956.95 shall be reported as soon as reached in a manner that identifies the name of the claimant, the name of the local agency claimed against, the substance of the claim, and any monetary amount approved for payment and agreed upon by the claimant. (5) Action taken to appoint, employ, dismiss, accept the resignation of, or otherwise affect the employment status of a public employee in closed session pursuant to Section 54957 shall be reported at the public meeting during which the closed session is held. Any report required by this paragraph shall identify the title of the position. The general requirement of this paragraph notwithstanding, the report of a dismissal or of the nonrenewal of an employment contract shall be deferred until the first public meeting following the exhaustion of administrative remedies, if any. (6) Approval of an agreement concluding labor negotiations with represented employees pursuant to Section 54957.6 shall be reported after the agreement is final and has been accepted or ratified by the other party. The report shall identify the item approved and the other party or parties to the negotiation. (7) Pension fund investment transaction decisions made pursuant to Section 54956.81 shall be disclosed at the first open meeting of the legislative body held after the earlier of the close of the investment transaction or the transfer of pension fund assets for the investment transaction. (b) Reports that are required to be made pursuant to this section may be made orally or in writing. The legislative body shall provide to any person who has submitted a written request to the legislative body within 24 hours of the posting of the agenda, or to any person who has made a standing request for all documentation as part of a request for notice of meetings pursuant to Section 54954.1 or 54956, if the requester is present at the time the closed session ends, copies of any contracts, settlement agreements, or other documents that were finally approved or adopted in the closed session. If the action taken results in one or more substantive amendments to the related documents requiring retyping, the documents need not be released until the retyping is completed during normal business hours, provided that the presiding officer of the legislative body or his or her designee orally summarizes the substance of the amendments for the benefit of the document requester or any other person present and requesting the information. (c) The documentation referred to in subdivision (b) shall be available to any person on the next business day following the meeting in which the action referred to is taken or, in the case of substantial amendments, when any necessary retyping is complete. (d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require that the legislative body approve actions not otherwise subject to legislative body approval. (e) No action for injury to a reputational, liberty, or other personal interest may be commenced by or on behalf of any employee or former employee with respect to whom a disclosure is made by a legislative body in an effort to comply with this section. (f) This section is necessary to implement, and reasonably within the scope of, paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 538, Sec. 311. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  93. 54957.10.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A local agency’s legislative body may meet in closed session to discuss an employee’s application for early withdrawal of deferred compensation funds when the request is based on financial hardship from an unforeseeable emergency.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54957.10. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a legislative body of a local agency may hold closed sessions to discuss a local agency employee’s application for early withdrawal of funds in a deferred compensation plan when the application is based on financial hardship arising from an unforeseeable emergency due to illness, accident, casualty, or other extraordinary event, as specified in the deferred compensation plan. (Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 45, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2002.)
  94. 54957.2.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A local agency’s legislative body may designate an employee or officer to attend closed sessions and keep a confidential minute book of topics discussed and decisions made.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54957.2. (a) The legislative body of a local agency may, by ordinance or resolution, designate a clerk or other officer or employee of the local agency who shall then attend each closed session of the legislative body and keep and enter in a minute book a record of topics discussed and decisions made at the meeting. The minute book made pursuant to this section is not a public record subject to inspection pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1), and shall be kept confidential. The minute book shall be available only to members of the legislative body or, if a violation of this chapter is alleged to have occurred at a closed session, to a court of general jurisdiction wherein the local agency lies. The minute book may, but need not, consist of a recording of the closed session. (b) An elected legislative body of a local agency may require that each legislative body all or a majority of whose members are appointed by or under the authority of the elected legislative body keep a minute book as prescribed under subdivision (a). (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 615, Sec. 207. (AB 474) Effective January 1, 2022. Operative January 1, 2023, pursuant to Sec. 463 of Stats. 2021, Ch. 615.)
  95. 54957.5.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    Local agencies must make certain meeting-related writings and agendas available for public inspection, list designated office or website information on agendas, and provide alternative formats for people with disabilities.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54957.5. (a) Agendas of public meetings are disclosable public records under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1), and shall be made available upon request without delay and in compliance with Section 54954.2 or Section 54956, as applicable. However, this section shall not apply to a writing, or portion thereof, that is exempt from public disclosure. (b) (1) If a writing is a public record related to an agenda item for an open session of a regular meeting of the legislative body of a local agency and is distributed to all, or a majority of all, of the members of a legislative body of a local agency by a person in connection with a matter subject to discussion or consideration at an open meeting of the body less than 72 hours before that meeting, the writing shall be made available for public inspection pursuant to paragraph (2) at the time the writing is distributed to all, or a majority of all, of the members of the body. (2) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a local agency shall comply with both of the following requirements: (i) A local agency shall make any writing described in paragraph (1) available for public inspection at a public office or location that the agency shall designate for this purpose. (ii) A local agency shall list the address of the office or location designated pursuant to clause (i) on the agendas for all meetings of the legislative body of that agency. (B) A local agency shall not be required to comply with the requirements of subparagraph (A) if all of the following requirements are met: (i) An initial staff report or similar document containing an executive summary and the staff recommendation, if any, relating to that agenda item is made available for public inspection at the office or location designated pursuant to clause (i) of subparagraph (A) at least 72 hours before the meeting. (ii) The local agency immediately posts any writing described in paragraph (1) on the local agency’s internet website in a position and manner that makes it clear that the writing relates to an agenda item for an upcoming meeting. (iii) The local agency lists the web address of the local agency’s internet website on the agendas for all meetings of the legislative body of that agency. (iv) (I) Subject to subclause (II), the local agency makes physical copies available for public inspection, beginning the next regular business hours for the local agency, at the office or location designated pursuant to clause (i) of subparagraph (A). (II) This clause is satisfied only if the next regular business hours of the local agency commence at least 24 hours before that meeting. (c) Writings that are public records described in subdivision (b) and distributed during a public meeting shall be made available for public inspection at the meeting if prepared by the local agency or a member of its legislative body, or after the meeting if prepared by some other person. These writings shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats upon request by a person with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. (d) This chapter shall not be construed to prevent the legislative body of a local agency from charging a fee or deposit for a copy of a public record pursuant to Section 7922.530, except that a surcharge shall not be imposed on persons with disabilities in violation of Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. (e) This section shall not be construed to limit or delay the public’s right to inspect or obtain a copy of any record required to be disclosed under the requirements of the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1), including, but not limited to, the ability of the public to inspect public records pursuant to Section 7922.525 and obtain copies of public records pursuant to either subdivision (b) of Section 7922.530 or Section 7922.535. This chapter shall not be construed to require a legislative body of a local agency to place any paid advertisement or any other paid notice in any publication. (Amended (as amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 615, Sec. 208) by Stats. 2022, Ch. 971, Sec. 1. (AB 2647) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  96. 54957.6.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A local agency legislative body may hold closed sessions on employee compensation and related representation matters, but it must first hold an open public session naming its designated representatives and may not take final action on proposed compensation for unrepresented employees.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54957.6. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a legislative body of a local agency may hold closed sessions with the local agency’s designated representatives regarding the salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of its represented and unrepresented employees, and, for represented employees, any other matter within the statutorily provided scope of representation, subject to all of the following conditions: (1) Prior to the closed session, the legislative body of the local agency shall hold an open and public session in which it identifies its designated representatives. (2) The closed session shall be for the purpose of reviewing its position and instructing the local agency’s designated representatives. (3) The closed session may take place prior to and during consultations and discussions with representatives of employee organizations and unrepresented employees. (4) Any closed session with the local agency’s designated representative regarding the salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits may include discussion of an agency’s available funds and funding priorities, but only insofar as these discussions relate to providing instructions to the local agency’s designated representative. (5) The closed session shall not include final action on the proposed compensation of one or more unrepresented employees. (6) For the purposes enumerated in this section, a legislative body of a local agency may also meet with a state conciliator who has intervened in the proceedings. (b) For the purposes of this section, the term “employee” shall include an officer or an independent contractor who functions as an officer or an employee, but shall not include any elected official, member of a legislative body, or other independent contractors. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 327, Sec. 20. (SB 707) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  97. 54957.7.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    Before a closed session, the local agency’s legislative body must disclose the items to be discussed in open meeting, and after the closed session it must return to open session and make required disclosures.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54957.7. (a) Prior to holding any closed session, the legislative body of the local agency shall disclose, in an open meeting, the item or items to be discussed in the closed session. The disclosure may take the form of a reference to the item or items as they are listed by number or letter on the agenda. In the closed session, the legislative body may consider only those matters covered in its statement. Nothing in this section shall require or authorize a disclosure of information prohibited by state or federal law. (b) After any closed session, the legislative body shall reconvene into open session prior to adjournment and shall make any disclosures required by Section 54957.1 of action taken in the closed session. (c) The announcements required to be made in open session pursuant to this section may be made at the location announced in the agenda for the closed session, as long as the public is allowed to be present at that location for the purpose of hearing the announcements. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1137, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 1994. Operative April 1, 1994, by Sec. 23 of Ch. 1137.)
  98. 54957.8.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    This section defines “multijurisdictional law enforcement agency” and says its legislative body or advisory body may hold closed sessions for certain ongoing criminal investigations and related discussion.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54957.8. (a) For purposes of this section, “multijurisdictional law enforcement agency” means a joint powers entity formed pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 6500) of Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title 1 that provides law enforcement services for the parties to the joint powers agreement for the purpose of investigating criminal activity involving drugs; gangs; sex crimes; firearms trafficking or felony possession of a firearm; high technology, computer, or identity theft; human trafficking; or vehicle theft. (b) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the legislative body of a multijurisdictional law enforcement agency, or an advisory body of a multijurisdictional law enforcement agency, from holding closed sessions to discuss the case records of any ongoing criminal investigation of the multijurisdictional law enforcement agency or of any party to the joint powers agreement, to hear testimony from persons involved in the investigation, and to discuss courses of action in particular cases. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 427, Sec. 1. Effective September 22, 2006.)
  99. 54957.9.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    If a meeting is willfully interrupted and order cannot be restored, the legislative body may clear the room and continue the session, but only agenda items may be discussed.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54957.9. In the event that any meeting is willfully interrupted by a group or groups of persons so as to render the orderly conduct of the meeting unfeasible and order cannot be restored by the removal of individuals who are willfully interrupting the meeting, the members of the legislative body conducting the meeting may order the meeting room cleared and continue in session. Only matters appearing on the agenda may be considered in such a session. Representatives of the press or other news media, except those participating in the disturbance, shall be allowed to attend any session held pursuant to this section. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the legislative body from establishing a procedure for readmitting an individual or individuals not responsible for willfully disturbing the orderly conduct of the meeting. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 327, Sec. 21. (SB 707) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  100. 54957.95.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    The presiding member of a legislative body, or a designee, may remove a person who disrupts a meeting, including a teleconferenced meeting, but must first warn the person and give them a chance to stop.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54957.95. (a) (1) In addition to authority exercised pursuant to Sections 54954.3 and 54957.9, the presiding member of the legislative body conducting a meeting or their designee may remove, or cause the removal of, an individual for disrupting the meeting, including any teleconferenced meeting. (2) Prior to removing an individual, the presiding member or their designee shall warn the individual that their behavior is disrupting the meeting and that their failure to cease their behavior may result in their removal. The presiding member or their designee may then remove the individual if they do not promptly cease their disruptive behavior. This paragraph does not apply to any behavior described in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b). (b) As used in this section: (1) “Disrupting” means engaging in behavior during a meeting of a legislative body that actually disrupts, disturbs, impedes, or renders infeasible the orderly conduct of the meeting and includes, but is not limited to, one of the following: (A) A failure to comply with reasonable and lawful regulations adopted by a legislative body pursuant to Section 54954.3 or any other law. (B) Engaging in behavior that constitutes use of force or a true threat of force. (2) “True threat of force” means a threat that has sufficient indicia of intent and seriousness, that a reasonable observer would perceive it to be an actual threat to use force by the person making the threat. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 327, Sec. 22. (SB 707) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  101. 54957.96.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A legislative body or its presiding officer may apply existing authority to limit or remove participation by disruptive public participants in remote meetings, and an audiovisual platform may be set to turn off video for the public.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54957.96. (a) The existing authority of a legislative body or its presiding officer to remove or limit participation by persons who engage in behavior that actually disrupts, disturbs, impedes, or renders infeasible the orderly conduct of the meeting, including existing limitations upon that authority, shall apply to members of the public participating in a meeting via a two-way telephonic service or a two-way audiovisual platform. (b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) “Two-way audiovisual platform” means an online platform that provides participants with the ability to participate in a meeting via both an interactive video conference and a two-way telephonic service. A two-way audiovisual platform may be structured to disable the use of video for the public participants. (2) “Two-way telephonic service” means a telephone service that does not require internet access and allows participants to dial a telephone number to listen and verbally participate. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 327, Sec. 23. (SB 707) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  102. 54958.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    This chapter applies to the legislative body of every local agency, even if other state laws conflict.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54958. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the legislative body of every local agency notwithstanding the conflicting provisions of any other state law. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588.)
  103. 54959.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A legislative body member who attends a meeting where unlawful action is taken and who tries to keep the public from information the member knows the public is entitled to commits a misdemeanor.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54959. Each member of a legislative body who attends a meeting of that legislative body where action is taken in violation of any provision of this chapter, and where the member intends to deprive the public of information to which the member knows or has reason to know the public is entitled under this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 32, Sec. 18. Effective March 30, 1994. Operative April 1, 1994, by Sec. 23 of Ch. 32.)
  104. 54960.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    This section lets the district attorney or an interested person sue to stop or challenge violations, and lets a court require closed-session audio recording and related procedures.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54960. (a) The district attorney or any interested person may commence an action by mandamus, injunction, or declaratory relief for the purpose of stopping or preventing violations or threatened violations of this chapter by members of the legislative body of a local agency or to determine the applicability of this chapter to ongoing actions or threatened future actions of the legislative body, or to determine the applicability of this chapter to past actions of the legislative body, subject to Section 54960.2, or to determine whether any rule or action by the legislative body to penalize or otherwise discourage the expression of one or more of its members is valid or invalid under the laws of this state or of the United States, or to compel the legislative body to audio record its closed sessions as hereinafter provided. (b) The court in its discretion may, upon a judgment of a violation of Section 54956.7, 54956.8, 54956.9, 54956.95, 54957, or 54957.6, order the legislative body to audio record its closed sessions and preserve the audio recordings for the period and under the terms of security and confidentiality the court deems appropriate. (c) (1) Each recording so kept shall be immediately labeled with the date of the closed session recorded and the title of the clerk or other officer who shall be custodian of the recording. (2) The audio recordings shall be subject to the following discovery procedures: (A) In any case in which discovery or disclosure of the audio recording is sought by either the district attorney or the plaintiff in a civil action pursuant to Section 54959, 54960, or 54960.1 alleging that a violation of this chapter has occurred in a closed session that has been recorded pursuant to this section, the party seeking discovery or disclosure shall file a written notice of motion with the appropriate court with notice to the governmental agency that has custody and control of the audio recording. The notice shall be given pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 1005 of the Code of Civil Procedure. (B) The notice shall include, in addition to the items required by Section 1010 of the Code of Civil Procedure, all of the following: (i) Identification of the proceeding in which discovery or disclosure is sought, the party seeking discovery or disclosure, the date and time of the meeting recorded, and the governmental agency that has custody and control of the recording. (ii) An affidavit that contains specific facts indicating that a violation of the act occurred in the closed session. (3) If the court, following a review of the motion, finds that there is good cause to believe that a violation has occurred, the court may review, in camera, the recording of that portion of the closed session alleged to have violated the act. (4) If, following the in camera review, the court concludes that disclosure of a portion of the recording would be likely to materially assist in the resolution of the litigation alleging violation of this chapter, the court shall, in its discretion, make a certified transcript of the portion of the recording a public exhibit in the proceeding. (5) This section shall not permit discovery of communications that are protected by the attorney-client privilege. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 732, Sec. 1. (SB 1003) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  105. 54960.1.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A district attorney or interested person may sue to challenge certain local agency legislative actions, but must first demand in writing that the body cure or correct the action.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54960.1. (a) The district attorney or any interested person may commence an action by mandamus or injunction for the purpose of obtaining a judicial determination that an action taken by a legislative body of a local agency in violation of Section 54953, 54954.2, 54954.5, 54954.6, 54956, or 54956.5 is null and void under this section. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a legislative body from curing or correcting an action challenged pursuant to this section. (b) Prior to any action being commenced pursuant to subdivision (a), the district attorney or interested person shall make a demand of the legislative body to cure or correct the action alleged to have been taken in violation of Section 54953, 54954.2, 54954.5, 54954.6, 54956, or 54956.5. The demand shall be in writing and clearly describe the challenged action of the legislative body and nature of the alleged violation. (c) (1) The written demand shall be made within 90 days from the date the action was taken unless the action was taken in an open session but in violation of Section 54954.2, in which case the written demand shall be made within 30 days from the date the action was taken. (2) Within 30 days of receipt of the demand, the legislative body shall cure or correct the challenged action and inform the demanding party in writing of its actions to cure or correct or inform the demanding party in writing of its decision not to cure or correct the challenged action. (3) If the legislative body takes no action within the 30-day period, the inaction shall be deemed a decision not to cure or correct the challenged action, and the 15-day period to commence the action described in subdivision (a) shall commence to run the day after the 30-day period to cure or correct expires. (4) Within 15 days of receipt of the written notice of the legislative body’s decision to cure or correct, or not to cure or correct, or within 15 days of the expiration of the 30-day period to cure or correct, whichever is earlier, the demanding party shall be required to commence the action pursuant to subdivision (a) or thereafter be barred from commencing the action. (d) An action taken that is alleged to have been taken in violation of Section 54953, 54954.2, 54954.5, 54954.6, 54956, or 54956.5 shall not be determined to be null and void if any of the following conditions exist: (1) The action taken was in substantial compliance with Sections 54953, 54954.2, 54954.5, 54954.6, 54956, and 54956.5. (2) The action taken was in connection with the sale or issuance of notes, bonds, or other evidences of indebtedness or any contract, instrument, or agreement thereto. (3) The action taken gave rise to a contractual obligation, including a contract let by competitive bid other than compensation for services in the form of salary or fees for professional services, upon which a party has, in good faith and without notice of a challenge to the validity of the action, detrimentally relied. (4) The action taken was in connection with the collection of any tax. (5) Any person, city, city and county, county, district, or any agency or subdivision of the state alleging noncompliance with subdivision (a) of Section 54954.2, Section 54956, or Section 54956.5, because of any defect, error, irregularity, or omission in the notice given pursuant to those provisions, had actual notice of the item of business at least 72 hours prior to the meeting at which the action was taken, if the meeting was noticed pursuant to Section 54954.2, or 24 hours prior to the meeting at which the action was taken if the meeting was noticed pursuant to Section 54956, or prior to the meeting at which the action was taken if the meeting is held pursuant to Section 54956.5. (e) During any action seeking a judicial determination pursuant to subdivision (a) if the court determines, pursuant to a showing by the legislative body that an action alleged to have been taken in violation of Section 54953, 54954.2, 54954.5, 54954.6, 54956, or 54956.5 has been cured or corrected by a subsequent action of the legislative body, the action filed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be dismissed with prejudice. (f) The fact that a legislative body takes a subsequent action to cure or correct an action taken pursuant to this section shall not be construed or admissible as evidence of a violation of this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 454, Sec. 23. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  106. 54960.2.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    This section sets deadlines and conditions for challenging a legislative body’s past action after sending a cease and desist letter.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54960.2. (a) The district attorney or any interested person may file an action to determine the applicability of this chapter to past actions of the legislative body pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 54960 only if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The district attorney or interested person alleging a violation of this chapter first submits a cease and desist letter by postal mail or facsimile transmission to the clerk or secretary of the legislative body being accused of the violation, as designated in the statement pertaining to that public agency on file pursuant to Section 53051, or if the agency does not have a statement on file designating a clerk or a secretary, to the chief executive officer of that agency, clearly describing the past action of the legislative body and nature of the alleged violation. (2) The cease and desist letter required under paragraph (1) is submitted to the legislative body within nine months of the alleged violation. (3) The time during which the legislative body may respond to the cease and desist letter pursuant to subdivision (b) has expired and the legislative body has not provided an unconditional commitment pursuant to subdivision (c). (4) Within 60 days of receipt of the legislative body’s response to the cease and desist letter, other than an unconditional commitment pursuant to subdivision (c), or within 60 days of the expiration of the time during which the legislative body may respond to the cease and desist letter pursuant to subdivision (b), whichever is earlier, the party submitting the cease and desist letter shall commence the action pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 54960 or thereafter be barred from commencing the action. (b) The legislative body may respond to a cease and desist letter submitted pursuant to subdivision (a) within 30 days of receiving the letter. This subdivision shall not be construed to prevent the legislative body from providing an unconditional commitment pursuant to subdivision (c) at any time after the 30-day period has expired, except that in that event the court shall award court costs and reasonable attorney fees to the plaintiff in an action brought pursuant to this section, in accordance with Section 54960.5. (c) (1) If the legislative body elects to respond to the cease and desist letter with an unconditional commitment to cease, desist from, and not repeat the past action that is alleged to violate this chapter, that response shall be in substantially the following form: To ______________________: The [name of legislative body] has received your cease and desist letter dated [date] alleging that the following described past action of the legislative body violates the Ralph M. Brown Act: [Describe alleged past action, as set forth in the cease and desist letter submitted pursuant to subdivision (a)] In order to avoid unnecessary litigation and without admitting any violation of the Ralph M. Brown Act, the [name of legislative body] hereby unconditionally commits that it will cease, desist from, and not repeat the challenged past action as described above. The [name of legislative body] may rescind this commitment only by a majority vote of its membership taken in open session at a regular meeting and noticed on its posted agenda as “Rescission of Brown Act Commitment.” You will be provided with written notice, sent by any means or media you provide in response to this message, to whatever address or addresses you specify, of any intention to consider rescinding this commitment at least 30 days before any such regular meeting. In the event that this commitment is rescinded, you will have the right to commence legal action pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 54960 of the Government Code. That notice will be delivered to you by the same means as this commitment, or may be mailed to an address that you have designated in writing. Very truly yours, ________________________________________________ [Chairperson or acting chairperson of the legislative body] (2) An unconditional commitment pursuant to this subdivision shall be approved by the legislative body in open session at a regular or special meeting as a separate item of business, and not on its consent agenda. (3) An action shall not be commenced to determine the applicability of this chapter to any past action of the legislative body for which the legislative body has provided an unconditional commitment pursuant to this subdivision. During any action seeking a judicial determination regarding the applicability of this chapter to any past action of the legislative body pursuant to subdivision (a), if the court determines that the legislative body has provided an unconditional commitment pursuant to this subdivision, the action shall be dismissed with prejudice. Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to modify or limit the existing ability of the district attorney or any interested person to commence an action to determine the applicability of this chapter to ongoing actions or threatened future actions of the legislative body. (4) Except as provided in subdivision (d), the fact that a legislative body provides an unconditional commitment shall not be construed or admissible as evidence of a violation of this chapter. (d) If the legislative body provides an unconditional commitment as set forth in subdivision (c), the legislative body shall not thereafter take or engage in the challenged action described in the cease and desist letter, except as provided in subdivision (e). Violation of this subdivision shall constitute an independent violation of this chapter, without regard to whether the challenged action would otherwise violate this chapter. An action alleging past violation or threatened future violation of this subdivision may be brought pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 54960, without regard to the procedural requirements of this section. (e) The legislative body may resolve to rescind an unconditional commitment made pursuant to subdivision (c) by a majority vote of its membership taken in open session at a regular meeting as a separate item of business not on its consent agenda, and noticed on its posted agenda as “Rescission of Brown Act Commitment,” provided that not less than 30 days prior to such regular meeting, the legislative body provides written notice of its intent to consider the rescission to each person to whom the unconditional commitment was made, and to the district attorney. Upon rescission, the district attorney or any interested person may commence an action pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 54960. An action under this subdivision may be brought pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 54960, without regard to the procedural requirements of this section. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 732, Sec. 2. (SB 1003) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  107. 54960.5.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    Courts may award court costs and reasonable attorney fees in certain actions under Sections 54960, 54960.1, 54960.2, and must do so in one dismissal-with-prejudice situation under Section 54960.2.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54960.5. A court may award court costs and reasonable attorney fees to the plaintiff in an action brought pursuant to Section 54960, 54960.1, or 54960.2 where it is found that a legislative body of the local agency has violated this chapter. Additionally, when an action brought pursuant to Section 54960.2 is dismissed with prejudice because a legislative body has provided an unconditional commitment pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of that section at any time after the 30-day period for making such a commitment has expired, the court shall award court costs and reasonable attorney fees to the plaintiff if the filing of that action caused the legislative body to issue the unconditional commitment. The costs and fees shall be paid by the local agency and shall not become a personal liability of any public officer or employee of the local agency. A court may award court costs and reasonable attorney fees to a defendant in any action brought pursuant to Section 54960 or 54960.1 where the defendant has prevailed in a final determination of such action and the court finds that the action was clearly frivolous and totally lacking in merit. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 732, Sec. 3. (SB 1003) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  108. 54961.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A local agency’s legislative body may not hold a meeting in a facility that excludes people based on ancestry or certain protected characteristics, is inaccessible to disabled persons, or requires the public to pay or buy something to attend.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54961. (a) No legislative body of a local agency shall conduct any meeting in any facility that prohibits the admittance of any person, or persons, on the basis of ancestry or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135, or which is inaccessible to disabled persons, or where members of the public may not be present without making a payment or purchase. This section shall apply to every local agency as defined in Section 54951. (b) No notice, agenda, announcement, or report required under this chapter need identify any victim or alleged victim of tortious sexual conduct or child abuse unless the identity of the person has been publicly disclosed. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 568, Sec. 35. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  109. 54962.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A local agency’s legislative body may not hold a closed session unless a listed law expressly allows it.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54962. Except as expressly authorized by this chapter, or by Sections 1461, 1462, 32106, and 32155 of the Health and Safety Code, or by Sections 37606, 37606.1, and 37624.3 of the Government Code as they apply to hospitals, or by any provision of the Education Code pertaining to school districts and community college districts, no closed session may be held by any legislative body of any local agency. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 157, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  110. 54963.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. )

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    A person may not disclose confidential information from certain closed sessions unless the legislative body authorizes it.

    ## 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 9. Meetings [54950 - 54963] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1588. ) ## 54963. (a) A person may not disclose confidential information that has been acquired by being present in a closed session authorized by Section 54956.7, 54956.8, 54956.86, 54956.87, 54956.9, 54957, 54957.6, 54957.8, or 54957.10 to a person not entitled to receive it, unless the legislative body authorizes disclosure of that confidential information. (b) For purposes of this section, “confidential information” means a communication made in a closed session that is specifically related to the basis for the legislative body of a local agency to meet lawfully in closed session under this chapter. (c) Violation of this section may be addressed by the use of such remedies as are currently available by law, including, but not limited to: (1) Injunctive relief to prevent the disclosure of confidential information prohibited by this section. (2) Disciplinary action against an employee who has willfully disclosed confidential information in violation of this section. (3) Referral of a member of a legislative body who has willfully disclosed confidential information in violation of this section to the grandjury. (d) Disciplinary action pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) shall require that the employee in question has either received training as to the requirements of this section or otherwise has been given notice of the requirements of this section. (e) A local agency may not take any action authorized by subdivision (c) against a person, nor shall it be deemed a violation of this section, for doing any of the following: (1) Making a confidential inquiry or complaint to a district attorney or grand jury concerning a perceived violation of law, including disclosing facts to a district attorney or grand jury that are necessary to establish the illegality of an action taken by a legislative body of a local agency or the potential illegality of an action that has been the subject of deliberation at a closed session if that action were to be taken by a legislative body of a local agency. (2) Expressing an opinion concerning the propriety or legality of actions taken by a legislative body of a local agency in closed session, including disclosure of the nature and extent of the illegal or potentially illegal action. (3) Disclosing information acquired by being present in a closed session under this chapter that is not confidential information. (f) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit disclosures under the whistleblower statutes contained in Section 1102.5 of the Labor Code or Article 4.5 (commencing with Section 53296) of Chapter 2 of this code. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1119, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  111. 54964.

    ## 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 9.5. Unlawful Expenditures [54964 - 54964.5] ( Chapter 9.5 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 840, Sec. 1. )

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    Local agency officers, employees, and consultants may not use or authorize local funds to support or oppose ballot measures or candidates.

    ## 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 9.5. Unlawful Expenditures [54964 - 54964.5] ( Chapter 9.5 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 840, Sec. 1. ) ## 54964. (a) An officer, employee, or consultant of a local agency may not expend or authorize the expenditure of any of the funds of the local agency to support or oppose the approval or rejection of a ballot measure, or the election or defeat of a candidate, by the voters. (b) As used in this section the following terms have the following meanings: (1) “Ballot measure” means an initiative, referendum, or recall measure certified to appear on a regular or special election ballot of the local agency, or other measure submitted to the voters by the governing body at a regular or special election of the local agency. (2) “Candidate” means an individual who has qualified to have his or her name listed on the ballot, or who has qualified to have write-in votes on his or her behalf counted by elections officials, for nomination or election to an elective office at any regular or special primary or general election of the local agency, and includes any officeholder who is the subject of a recall election. (3) “Expenditure” means a payment of local agency funds that is used for communications that expressly advocate the approval or rejection of a clearly identified ballot measure, or the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate, by the voters. “Expenditure” shall not include membership dues paid by the local agency to a professional association. (4) “Local agency” has the same meaning as defined in Section 54951, but does not include a county superintendent of schools, an elementary, high, or unified school district, or a community college district. (c) This section does not prohibit the expenditure of local agency funds to provide information to the public about the possible effects of a ballot measure on the activities, operations, or policies of the local agency, if both of the following conditions are met: (1) The informational activities are not otherwise prohibited by the Constitution or laws of this state. (2) The information provided constitutes an accurate, fair, and impartial presentation of relevant facts to aid the voters in reaching an informed judgment regarding the ballot measure. (d) This section does not apply to the political activities of school officers and employees of a county superintendent of schools, an elementary, high, or unified school district, or a community college district that are regulated by Article 2 (commencing with Section 7050) of Chapter 1 of Part 5 of the Education Code. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 840, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  112. 54964.5.

    ## 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 9.5. Unlawful Expenditures [54964 - 54964.5] ( Chapter 9.5 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 840, Sec. 1. )

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    A nonprofit organization, or its officers, employees, or agents, may not use local-agency public resources to make an unlawful contribution or expenditure.

    ## 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 9.5. Unlawful Expenditures [54964 - 54964.5] ( Chapter 9.5 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 840, Sec. 1. ) ## 54964.5. (a) A nonprofit organization or an officer, employee, or agent of a nonprofit organization shall not use, or permit another to use, public resources received from any local agency to make a contribution or expenditure not authorized by law. (b) As used in this section and Section 84222.5, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) “Local agency” has the same meaning as that term is defined in paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) of Section 54964 and shall also include a public entity created pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1) by one or more entities described in Section 54964. (2) “Nonprofit organization” means an entity incorporated under the Nonprofit Corporation Law (Division 2 (commencing with Section 5000) of Title 1 of the Corporations Code) or a nonprofit organization that qualifies for tax-exempt status under Section 115 or 501(c) of the federal Internal Revenue Code. “Nonprofit organization” does not include a nonprofit organization that qualifies for tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code. (3) “Public resources” means either of the following: (A) Any property or asset owned by a local agency, including, but not limited to, cash, land, buildings, facilities, funds, equipment, supplies, telephones, computers, vehicles, travel, and local government compensated work time that is provided to a nonprofit organization, except funds received in exchange for consideration for goods or services. (B) Funds received by a nonprofit organization that have been generated from any activities related to conduit bond financing by those entities subject to the conduit financing and transparency and accountability provisions of Chapter 10.7 (commencing with Section 5870) of Division 6 of Title 1, whether or not those funds are received by the nonprofit organization in exchange for consideration for goods or services. (4) “Publicly funded nonprofit organization” means a nonprofit organization for which public resources from one or more local agencies account for more than 20 percent of the nonprofit organization’s annual gross revenue in the current fiscal year or either of the previous two fiscal years. (5) “Use” means a use of public resources from one or more local agencies that is substantial enough to result in a gain or advantage to the user or a loss to a local agency for which a monetary value may be estimated. (c) This section does not prohibit the use of public resources for expenditures authorized by law, including all of the following: (1) The costs of adopting a position or resolution supporting or opposing a clearly identified ballot measure or candidate, including posting the position or resolution on the nonprofit organization’s Internet Web site, communicating the position or resolution to members of the nonprofit organization, or issuing a press statement. (2) Incidental or minimal use of public resources. (3) Incidental costs related to the establishment or administration of a sponsored committee, as defined in Section 82048.7. A reasonable accounting method may be used to determine the use of nonpublic resources to pay for that cost. For purposes of this paragraph, “establishment and administration” means the cost of office space, telephones, salaries, utilities, supplies, legal and accounting fees, and other expenses incurred in establishing and operating a sponsored committee. (4) Providing information to the public about the possible effects of a ballot measure on the activities, operations, or policies of the state or a local agency if the informational activities meet both of the following conditions: (A) The informational activities are not otherwise prohibited by the California Constitution or the laws of this state. (B) The information provided constitutes an accurate, fair, and impartial presentation of relevant facts to aid the electorate in reaching an informed judgment regarding the ballot measure. (d) (1) Any person who intentionally or negligently violates this section is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each day on which a violation occurs, plus three times the value of the unlawful use of public resources. The penalty shall be assessed and recovered in a civil action brought in the name of the people of the State of California by the Attorney General or by any district attorney or any city attorney of a city having a population in excess of 750,000. If two or more persons are responsible for a violation, they shall be jointly and severally liable for the penalty. If the action is brought by the Attorney General, the moneys recovered shall be paid into the General Fund. If the action is brought by a district attorney, the moneys recovered shall be paid to the treasurer of the county in which the judgment was entered. If the action is brought by a city attorney, the moneys recovered shall be paid to the treasury of that city. (2) A civil action alleging a violation of this section shall not be commenced more than four years after the date of the alleged violation. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 825, Sec. 1. (AB 2318) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  113. 54965.

    ## 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 10. Antipoverty Program, Participation [54965- 54965.] ( Heading of Chapter 10 renumbered from Chapter 11 by Stats. 1979, Ch. 373. )

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    The legislative body may do whatever acts are necessary to let the special district participate in the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, including authorizing required expenditures.

    ## 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 10. Antipoverty Program, Participation [54965- 54965.] ( Heading of Chapter 10 renumbered from Chapter 11 by Stats. 1979, Ch. 373. ) ## 54965. The legislative body may, within the powers otherwise conferred by law upon the special district, do and perform all acts necessary to enable the special district to participate in the “Economic Opportunity Act of 1964” (P.L. 88-452; 78 Stat. 508), including the authorization of the expenditure by the special district of whatever funds that may be required by the federal government as a condition to such participation. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 753.)
  114. 54970.

    ## 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 11. Local Appointments List [54970 - 54974] ( Heading of Chapter 11 amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 669, Sec. 5. )

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    This section states the Legislature’s findings and intent for chapter 11 on local appointments lists, including broader public access to information about vacancies on local boards, commissions, and committees.

    ## 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 11. Local Appointments List [54970 - 54974] ( Heading of Chapter 11 amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 669, Sec. 5. ) ## 54970. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that a vast and largely untapped reservoir of talent exists among the citizenry of the State of California, and that rich and varied segments of this great human resource are, all too frequently, not aware of the many opportunities which exist to participate in and serve on local regulatory and advisory boards, commissions, and committees. (b) The Legislature further finds and declares that the general public of this state has traditionally been denied access to information regarding vacancies which occur on such boards, commissions, and committees, thereby denying most citizens and interest groups the opportunity to nominate for consideration by the respective appointive powers persons whose particular strengths, backgrounds, experience, perspective, and talents might contribute significantly to efficient and representative policy development and administration in local government. (c) The Legislature further finds and declares that the respective local appointive powers have been denied access to a talent resource hitherto untapped. (d) The Legislature further finds and declares that all citizens of the state, regardless of their place of residence should have equal access to specific and current information about the many local regulating and advisory boards, commissions, and committees and equal opportunity to be informed of vacancies which shall occur thereon, so that they may pursue the opportunity to participate in and contribute to the operations of local government by serving on such boards, commissions, and committees. (e) It is therefore the intent of the Legislature that this chapter shall apply to all cities and all counties throughout California, including charter cities and charter counties. (Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 238.)
  115. 54971.

    ## 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 11. Local Appointments List [54970 - 54974] ( Heading of Chapter 11 amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 669, Sec. 5. )

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    This section defines “legislative body” and “local agency” 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 11. Local Appointments List [54970 - 54974] ( Heading of Chapter 11 amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 669, Sec. 5. ) ## 54971. As used in this chapter: (a) “Legislative body” means the board of supervisors or its chairman in the case of the county, or the city council or the mayor in the case of a city. (b) “Local agency” means a county or city, whether chartered or general law. (Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 238.)
  116. 54972.

    ## 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 11. Local Appointments List [54970 - 54974] ( Heading of Chapter 11 amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 669, Sec. 5. )

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    Each legislative body must prepare an annual Local Appointments List by December 31.

    ## 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 11. Local Appointments List [54970 - 54974] ( Heading of Chapter 11 amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 669, Sec. 5. ) ## 54972. On or before December 31 of each year, each legislative body shall prepare an appointments list of all regular and ongoing boards, commissions, and committees which are appointed by the legislative body of the local agency. This list shall be known as the Local Appointments List. The list shall contain the following information: (a) A list of all appointive terms which will expire during the next calendar year, with the name of the incumbent appointee, the date of appointment, the date the term expires, and the necessary qualifications for the position. (b) A list of all boards, commissions, and committees whose members serve at the pleasure of the legislative body, and the necessary qualifications for each position. (Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 669, Sec. 6.)
  117. 54973.

    ## 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 11. Local Appointments List [54970 - 54974] ( Heading of Chapter 11 amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 669, Sec. 5. )

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    The legislative body must either post the Local Appointments List on its Internet Web site or arrange for the public library with the largest service population in its jurisdiction to receive a copy.

    ## 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 11. Local Appointments List [54970 - 54974] ( Heading of Chapter 11 amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 669, Sec. 5. ) ## 54973. The Local Appointments List shall be made available to members of the public for a reasonable fee which shall not exceed actual cost. The legislative body shall either post a copy of the list on its Internet Web site or designate the public library with the largest service population within its jurisdiction to receive a copy of the list. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 387, Sec. 13. (SB 205) Effective January 1, 2018.)
  118. 54974.

    ## 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 11. Local Appointments List [54970 - 54974] ( Heading of Chapter 11 amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 669, Sec. 5. )

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    When an unscheduled vacancy occurs, a special vacancy notice must be posted within the stated window, and the legislative body must wait at least 10 working days after posting before making the final appointment unless an emergency exists.

    ## 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 11. Local Appointments List [54970 - 54974] ( Heading of Chapter 11 amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 669, Sec. 5. ) ## 54974. (a) Whenever an unscheduled vacancy occurs in any board, commission, or committee for which the legislative body has the appointing power, whether due to resignation, death, termination, or other causes, a special vacancy notice shall be posted in the office of the clerk of the local agency, on either the local agency’s Internet Web site or at the library designated pursuant to Section 54973, and in other places as directed by the legislative body, not earlier than 20 days before or not later than 20 days after the vacancy occurs. Final appointment to the board, commission, or committee shall not be made by the legislative body for at least 10 working days after the posting of the notice in the clerk’s office. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the legislative body may, if it finds that an emergency exists, fill the unscheduled vacancy immediately. A person appointed to fill the vacancy shall serve only on an acting basis until the final appointment is made pursuant to this section. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 387, Sec. 14. (SB 205) Effective January 1, 2018.)
  119. 54977.

    ## 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 11.5. Local Board and Commission Composition [54977- 54977.] ( Chapter 11.5 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 813, Sec. 2. )

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    For certain cities with 50,000 or more residents, board and commission appointments are limited so one gender identity cannot make up more than 60% of a qualifying board, and all-small boards cannot be all one gender identity.

    ## 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 11.5. Local Board and Commission Composition [54977- 54977.] ( Chapter 11.5 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 813, Sec. 2. ) ## 54977. (a) On and after January 1, 2030, the following shall apply to a city with a population of 50,000 or more: (1) The city shall not appoint members of nonsalaried, nonelected boards or commissions consisting of five or more members such that individuals of the same gender identity comprise more than 60 percent of the board or commission’s membership. (2) Any board or commission of the city with four or fewer nonelected and nonsalaried members shall not be comprised exclusively of people of the same gender identity. (b) For purposes of this section, “gender identity” means the gender or absence of gender with which the board or commission member self-identifies, without regard to the individual’s assigned sex at birth. (c) This section shall not apply to a board or commission that has as its primary purpose to address issues of relevance to particular gender identity. (d) The provisions of this section are severable. If any provision of this section or its application is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 813, Sec. 2. (AB 931) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  120. 54980.

    ## 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 12. Municipal Services and Functions [54980 - 54983] ( Heading of Chapter 12 renumbered from Chapter 11 (as added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 960) by Stats. 1980, Ch. 676. )

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    This section defines “legislative body,” “local agency,” and “municipal services or functions” 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 12. Municipal Services and Functions [54980 - 54983] ( Heading of Chapter 12 renumbered from Chapter 11 (as added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 960) by Stats. 1980, Ch. 676. ) ## 54980. As used in this chapter: (a) “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. (b) “Local agency” means any county, city, city and county, or public district which provides or has authority to provide or perform municipal services or functions. (c) “Municipal services or functions” includes, but is not limited to, firefighting, police, ambulance, utility services, and the improvement, maintenance, repair, and operation of streets and highways. (Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 960.)
  121. 54981.

    ## 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 12. Municipal Services and Functions [54980 - 54983] ( Heading of Chapter 12 renumbered from Chapter 11 (as added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 960) by Stats. 1980, Ch. 676. )

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    A local agency’s legislative body may contract with another local agency to have that other agency perform municipal services or functions within the first agency’s 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 12. Municipal Services and Functions [54980 - 54983] ( Heading of Chapter 12 renumbered from Chapter 11 (as added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 960) by Stats. 1980, Ch. 676. ) ## 54981. The legislative body of any local agency may contract with any other local agency for the performance by the latter of municipal services or functions within the territory of the former. (Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 960.)
  122. 54981.7.

    ## 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 12. Municipal Services and Functions [54980 - 54983] ( Heading of Chapter 12 renumbered from Chapter 11 (as added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 960) by Stats. 1980, Ch. 676. )

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    A city or county may contract with an Indian tribe to provide fire, police, or sheriff protection services on Indian lands, or on Indian lands and adjacent 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 12. Municipal Services and Functions [54980 - 54983] ( Heading of Chapter 12 renumbered from Chapter 11 (as added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 960) by Stats. 1980, Ch. 676. ) ## 54981.7. A city or county may enter into a contract with an Indian tribe for the city or county to provide fire protection services and police or sheriff protection services for the Indian tribe either solely on Indian lands, or on the Indian lands and territory adjacent to those Indian lands. Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or affect federal Public Law 280, relating to state jurisdiction in Indian lands. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1085, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  123. 54982.

    ## 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 12. Municipal Services and Functions [54980 - 54983] ( Heading of Chapter 12 renumbered from Chapter 11 (as added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 960) by Stats. 1980, Ch. 676. )

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    Agreements under this chapter must be for valuable consideration, except as provided in subdivision (b).

    ## 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 12. Municipal Services and Functions [54980 - 54983] ( Heading of Chapter 12 renumbered from Chapter 11 (as added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 960) by Stats. 1980, Ch. 676. ) ## 54982. (a) Any agreement entered into pursuant to this chapter shall be for valuable consideration, except as provided in subdivision (b). (b) (1) A city that provides law enforcement services through its appropriate departments, boards, commissions, officers, or employees to another city pursuant to a contract or any other agreement authorized by this chapter shall charge that city all the costs that are incurred in providing those law enforcement services, but shall not include any costs that the city providing the services reasonably determines are general overhead costs. (2) For purposes of this section, “general overhead costs” means those costs that a city would incur regardless of whether or not it provided law enforcement services pursuant to a contract or agreement to the other city. (3) Any determination of general overhead costs made by a city providing law enforcement services shall be subject to judicial review as to the reasonableness of that determination. (4) This subdivision shall only apply to contracts or agreements entered into, or renewed, on and after January 1, 2017. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 57, Sec. 1. (SB 1360) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  124. 54983.

    ## 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 12. Municipal Services and Functions [54980 - 54983] ( Heading of Chapter 12 renumbered from Chapter 11 (as added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 960) by Stats. 1980, Ch. 676. )

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    This section says local agencies’ existing authority to make municipal-service agreements is supplemented, but it does not authorize agreements that the law forbids or that exceed the applicable force account limit.

    ## 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 12. Municipal Services and Functions [54980 - 54983] ( Heading of Chapter 12 renumbered from Chapter 11 (as added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 960) by Stats. 1980, Ch. 676. ) ## 54983. Authority for entering into agreements pursuant to this chapter shall be construed as supplementing existing authority for legislative bodies of local agencies to enter into agreements for the providing of municipal services and functions and shall not be construed as authorizing the legislative body of any local agency to enter into an agreement for the providing of municipal services or functions which it is prohibited to provide by law or which exceeds the force account limit applicable to the local agency contracting to receive services. The amendments to this section which become effective January 1, 1981, shall not apply to any agreement which was made prior to that date nor to the current term of any self-renewing or renewable agreement which had been entered into prior to that date. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 398.)
  125. 54984.

    ## 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 12.4. Uniform Standby Charge Procedures Act [54984 - 54984.9] ( Chapter 12.4 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 834, Sec. 1. )

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    This chapter is named the Uniform Standby Charge Procedures 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 12.4. Uniform Standby Charge Procedures Act [54984 - 54984.9] ( Chapter 12.4 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 834, Sec. 1. ) ## 54984. This chapter shall be known as the Uniform Standby Charge Procedures Act. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 834, Sec. 1.)
  126. 54984.1.

    ## 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 12.4. Uniform Standby Charge Procedures Act [54984 - 54984.9] ( Chapter 12.4 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 834, Sec. 1. )

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    Certain local agencies may use this chapter’s standby charge procedures, and if they do, they are governed by this chapter alone for fixing and levying the charges that 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 12.4. Uniform Standby Charge Procedures Act [54984 - 54984.9] ( Chapter 12.4 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 834, Sec. 1. ) ## 54984.1. The procedures set forth in this chapter shall be available to any local agency authorized by law to provide water, sewer, or water and sewer service, and authorized to fix, levy, or collect any standby or availability charge or assessment in connection with the provision of that service. Any local agency electing to utilize the standby charge procedures set forth in this chapter shall, in connection with the procedures for fixing and levying of these charges for the year in which the election is made, be governed by the provisions of this chapter alone. Nothing in this chapter shall affect the standby charge procedures authorized or provided for otherwise, if the local agency elects to use those procedures. Any charges imposed under this chapter are deemed to be assessments and, if imposed upon public entities, are subject to Chapter 13.7 (commencing with Section 54999). (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 834, Sec. 1.)
  127. 54984.2.

    ## 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 12.4. Uniform Standby Charge Procedures Act [54984 - 54984.9] ( Chapter 12.4 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 834, Sec. 1. )

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    Certain local agencies may fix water or sewer standby charges on land within their jurisdiction, and their governing body may set variable schedules and limit the assessment area.

    ## 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 12.4. Uniform Standby Charge Procedures Act [54984 - 54984.9] ( Chapter 12.4 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 834, Sec. 1. ) ## 54984.2. Any local agency which is authorized by law to provide water, sewer, or water and sewer service, and which is providing either or both of those services within its jurisdiction, may fix, before either (a) August 10 of any given year with respect to local agencies the taxes or assessments of which are collected for the local agency by the county or (b) the start of the fiscal year with respect to local agencies the taxes or assessments of which are collected by the local agency, a water or sewer standby charge, or both, on land within the jurisdiction of the local agency to which water, sewer, or water and sewer services are made available for any purpose by the agency, whether the water or sewer services are actually used or not. The governing body of the agency which fixes the charge may establish schedules varying the charge according to land uses, benefit derived or to be derived from the use or availability of facilities to provide water, sewer, or water and sewer service, or the degree of availability or quantity of the use of the water, sewer, or water and sewer services to the affected lands, and may restrict the assessment to one or more improvement districts or zones of benefit established within the jurisdiction of the agency. The charge may be imposed on an area, frontage, or parcel basis, or a combination thereof. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 834, Sec. 1.)
  128. 54984.3.

    ## 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 12.4. Uniform Standby Charge Procedures Act [54984 - 54984.9] ( Chapter 12.4 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 834, Sec. 1. )

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    The local agency’s governing body must adopt a resolution to start proceedings to set a standby charge.

    ## 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 12.4. Uniform Standby Charge Procedures Act [54984 - 54984.9] ( Chapter 12.4 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 834, Sec. 1. ) ## 54984.3. The governing body of the local agency shall adopt a resolution to initiate proceedings to fix a standby charge. The resolution shall contain all of the following: (a) A statement that the report of a qualified engineer is on file with the agency and that a standby charge is proposed based upon the report. The report shall include all of the following: (1) A description of the charge and the method by which it will be imposed. (2) A compilation of the amount of the charge proposed for each parcel subject to the charge. (3) A statement of the methodology and rationale followed in determining the degree of benefit conferred by the service for which the charge is made. (4) The other factors listed in Section 54984.2. (b) A description of the lands upon which the charge is to be imposed. Assessor parcel numbers shall constitute sufficient description for this purpose. (c) The amount of the charge for each of the lands so described. (d) The date, time, and place upon which the governing body will hold a public protest hearing regarding the imposition of the charge, and notice that the governing body will hear and consider all objections or protests, if any, to the proposed charges. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 834, Sec. 1.)
  129. 54984.4.

    ## 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 12.4. Uniform Standby Charge Procedures Act [54984 - 54984.9] ( Chapter 12.4 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 834, Sec. 1. )

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    A local agency must follow Section 53753 notice, protest, and hearing procedures before a charge is fixed, and its governing body may fix the charge if there is no majority protest.

    ## 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 12.4. Uniform Standby Charge Procedures Act [54984 - 54984.9] ( Chapter 12.4 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 834, Sec. 1. ) ## 54984.4. (a) The local agency shall comply with the notice, protest, and hearing procedures in Section 53753. (b) In the absence of a majority protest, as defined in subdivision (e) of Section 53753, the governing body of the local agency may determine to fix the charge. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 27, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  130. 54984.7.

    ## 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 12.4. Uniform Standby Charge Procedures Act [54984 - 54984.9] ( Chapter 12.4 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 834, Sec. 1. )

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    If prior procedures were followed when a charge was set, the governing body may continue the charge in later years at the same rate. If new, increased, or extended assessments are proposed, it must follow the notice, protest, and hearing procedures in Section 53753.

    ## 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 12.4. Uniform Standby Charge Procedures Act [54984 - 54984.9] ( Chapter 12.4 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 834, Sec. 1. ) ## 54984.7. If the procedures set forth in this chapter at the time a charge was established were followed, the governing body may, by resolution, continue a charge pursuant to Section 54984.2 in successive years at the same rate. If new, increased, or extended assessments are proposed, the governing body shall comply with the notice, protest, and hearing procedures in Section 53753. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 27, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  131. 54984.8.

    ## 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 12.4. Uniform Standby Charge Procedures Act [54984 - 54984.9] ( Chapter 12.4 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 834, Sec. 1. )

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    After a final determination under Sections 54984.4 and 54984.7, the local agency must collect the charge at the same time and in the same manner allowed by applicable 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 12.4. Uniform Standby Charge Procedures Act [54984 - 54984.9] ( Chapter 12.4 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 834, Sec. 1. ) ## 54984.8. After the making of a final determination pursuant to Sections 54984.4 and 54984.7, the local agency shall cause the charge to be collected at the same time, and in the same manner, as is available to it under applicable law. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 27, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  132. 54984.9.

    ## 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 12.4. Uniform Standby Charge Procedures Act [54984 - 54984.9] ( Chapter 12.4 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 834, Sec. 1. )

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    A local agency may make delinquent charges a property lien by resolution or ordinance, and the district must record a lien release within 30 days after payment is received.

    ## 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 12.4. Uniform Standby Charge Procedures Act [54984 - 54984.9] ( Chapter 12.4 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 834, Sec. 1. ) ## 54984.9. (a) A local agency may, by resolution or ordinance, provide that charges that have become delinquent, together with interest and penalties thereon, are a lien on the property when a certificate is filed in the office of the county recorder pursuant to subdivision (b), which lien has the force, effect, and priority of a judgment lien. (b) A lien under this section attaches when the district files for recordation in the office of the county recorder a certificate specifying the amount of the delinquent charges together with interest and penalties thereon; the name of the owner of record of the property which is subject to the charges; and the assessor’s parcel number and legal description of the property. Within 30 days of receipt of payment of all amounts due, including recordation fees paid by the district, the district shall file for recordation a release of the lien. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 834, Sec. 1.)
  133. 54985.

    ## 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 12.5. County Fees [54985 - 54988] ( Chapter 12.5 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 295, Sec. 1. )

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    A county board of supervisors may raise or lower certain county fees and charges enough to recover the cost of services or enforcement, and a county auditor may be asked to study whether a disputed fee is reasonable.

    ## 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 12.5. County Fees [54985 - 54988] ( Chapter 12.5 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 295, Sec. 1. ) ## 54985. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law that prescribes an amount or otherwise limits the amount of a fee or charge that may be levied by a county, a county service area, or a county waterworks district governed by a county board of supervisors, a county board of supervisors shall have the authority to increase or decrease the fee or charge, that is otherwise authorized to be levied by another provision of law, in the amount reasonably necessary to recover the cost of providing any product or service or the cost of enforcing any regulation for which the fee or charge is levied. The fee or charge may reflect the average cost of providing any product or service or enforcing any regulation. Indirect costs that may be reflected in the cost of providing any product or service or the cost of enforcing any regulation shall be limited to those items that are included in the federal Office of Management and Budget Circular A-87 on January 1, 1984. (b) If any person disputes whether a fee or charge levied pursuant to subdivision (a) is reasonable, the board of supervisors may request the county auditor to conduct a study and to determine whether the fee or charge is reasonable. Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to mean that the county shall not continue to be subject to fee review procedures required by Article XIII B of the California Constitution. (c) This chapter shall not apply to any of the following: (1) Any fee charged or collected by a court clerk pursuant to Chapter 5.5 (commencing with Section 116.110) of Title 1 of Part 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, Title 8 (commencing with Section 68070) of the Government Code, or Section 103470 of the Health and Safety Code, or any other fee or charge that may be assessed, charged, collected, or levied pursuant to law for filing judicial documents or for other judicial functions. (2) Any fees charged or collected pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 6100) of Division 7 of Title 1. (3) Any standby or availability assessment or charge. (4) Any fee charged or collected by a county agricultural commissioner. (5) Any fee charged or collected pursuant to Article 2.1 (commencing with Section 12240) of Chapter 2 of Division 5 of the Business and Professions Code. (6) Any fee charged or collected by a county recorder or local registrar for filing, recording, or indexing any document, performing any service, issuing any certificate, or providing a copy of any document pursuant to Section 27361, 27361.1, 27361.3, 27361.4, 27364, 27365, or 27366 of the Government Code, Section 103625 of the Health and Safety Code, or Section 9525 of the Commercial Code. (7) Any fee charged or collected pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 26720) of Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 2 of Title 3 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 606, Sec. 3. (SB 676) Effective January 1, 2010.)
  134. 54986.

    ## 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 12.5. County Fees [54985 - 54988] ( Chapter 12.5 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 295, Sec. 1. )

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    Before certain county fee or charge actions, the board of supervisors must hold a public meeting, give mailed notice on request, and publish cost data in advance.

    ## 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 12.5. County Fees [54985 - 54988] ( Chapter 12.5 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 295, Sec. 1. ) ## 54986. (a) Prior to either approving an increase in an existing fee or charge or initially imposing a new fee or charge pursuant to Section 54985, the board of supervisors shall hold at least one public meeting, at which oral or written presentations may be made, as part of a regularly scheduled meeting. Notice of the time and place of the meeting, including a general explanation of the matter to be considered, and a statement that the data required by this section is available, shall be mailed at least 14 days prior to the meeting to any interested party who files a written request with the clerk of the board of supervisors for mailed notice of the meeting on new or increased fees or charges. Any written request for such mailed notices shall be valid for one year from the date on which it is filed unless a renewal request is filed. Renewal requests for such mailed notices shall be filed on or before April 1st of each year. The board of supervisors may establish a reasonable annual charge for sending those notices based on the estimated cost of providing that service. At least 10 days prior to the meeting, the board of supervisors shall make available to the public data indicating the amount of cost, or estimated cost, required to provide the product or service or the cost of enforcing any regulation for which the fee or charge is levied and the revenue sources anticipated to provide the product or service or the cost of enforcing any regulation, including general fund revenues. (b) Any action by a board of supervisors to levy a new fee or charge or to approve an increase in an existing fee or charge pursuant to Section 54985 shall be taken only by ordinance. (c) Any costs incurred by a county, a county service area, or county waterworks district governed by a county board of supervisors in conducting the meeting or meetings required pursuant to subdivision (a) may be recovered from fees charged for the product or service or the cost of enforcing any regulation which were the subject of the meeting. (Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 133, Sec. 2. Effective May 25, 1984.)
  135. 54987.

    ## 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 12.5. County Fees [54985 - 54988] ( Chapter 12.5 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 295, Sec. 1. )

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    This section limits what the chapter can be read to authorize about county fees and charges, and it also says it does not require certain counties and related districts to review or revise fees in effect on January 1, 1984.

    ## 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 12.5. County Fees [54985 - 54988] ( Chapter 12.5 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 295, Sec. 1. ) ## 54987. (a) This chapter shall not be construed as granting any additional authority to levy any fee or charge which is not otherwise authorized by another provision of law nor shall its provisions be construed as granting authority to levy a new fee or charge when other provisions of law specifically prohibit the levy of a fee or charge. (b) This chapter shall not be construed as requiring counties, county service areas, or county waterworks districts governed by a county board of supervisors to review or revise any fee or charge which is in effect January 1, 1984. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 295, Sec. 1.)
  136. 54988.

    ## 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 12.5. County Fees [54985 - 54988] ( Chapter 12.5 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 295, Sec. 1. )

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    A city, county, or city and county may charge certain enforcement-related fees and, if unpaid after 45 days, may turn the unpaid amount into a proposed lien on the property, subject to notice and hearing rules.

    ## 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 12.5. County Fees [54985 - 54988] ( Chapter 12.5 added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 295, Sec. 1. ) ## 54988. (a) (1) In addition to any other remedy provided by law, including the current powers of charter cities, the legislative body of a city, county, or city and county may collect any fee, cost, or charge incurred in any of the following: (A) The abatement of public nuisances. (B) The correction of any violation of any law, regulation, or local ordinance that would also be a violation of Section 1941.1 of the Civil Code. (C) The enforcement of zoning ordinances adopted pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 65800) of Division 1 of Title 7 or any other constitutional or statutory authority. (D) Inspections and abatement of violations of Article 1 (commencing with Section 13100) of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 12 of the Health and Safety Code and regulations or ordinances adopted pursuant to that article. (E) Inspections and abatement of violations of the State Housing Law (Part 1.5 (commencing with Section 17910) of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code) and regulations or ordinances adopted pursuant to that part. (F) Inspections and abatement of violations of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations). (G) Inspections and abatement related to local ordinances and regulations that implement any of the foregoing. If the fee, cost, or charge has not been paid within 45 days of notice thereof, the city, county, or city and county may collect the fee, cost, or charge by making the amount of the unpaid fee, cost, or charge a proposed lien against the property that is the subject of the enforcement activity. Except as provided in subdivision (c), the amount of the proposed lien may be collected at the same time and in the same manner as property taxes are collected. All laws applicable to the levy, collection, and enforcement of ad valorem taxes shall be applicable to the proposed lien, except that if any real property to which the lien would attach has been transferred or conveyed to a bona fide purchaser for value, or if a lien of a bona fide encumbrancer for value has been created and attaches thereon, prior to the date on which the first installment of taxes would become delinquent, then the lien that would otherwise be imposed by this section shall not attach to real property and the costs of enforcement relating to the property shall be transferred to the unsecured roll for collection. (2) The amount of any fee, cost, or charge shall not exceed the actual cost incurred performing the inspections and enforcement activity, including permit fees, fines, late charges, and interest. (3) This section shall not apply to owner-occupied residential dwelling units. (4) This section does not apply to any enforcement, abatement, correction, or inspection activity regarding a violation in which the violation was evident on the plans that received a building permit. (b) (1) A city, county, or city and county shall provide the owner of the property with written notice in plain language of the proposed lien, a description of the basis for the amounts comprising the lien, a minimum of 45 days after notice to pay the fee, cost, or charge, and an opportunity to appear before the legislative body and be heard regarding the amount of the proposed lien. The notice shall be mailed by certified mail to the last known address of the owner of the property. (2) In any city, county, or city and county, the legislative body may delegate the holding of the hearing required by paragraph (1) to a hearing board designated by the legislative body. The hearing board may be the housing appeals board established pursuant to Section 17920.5 of the Health and Safety Code or any other body designated by the legislative body. The hearing board shall make a written recommendation to the legislative body which shall include factual findings based on evidence introduced at the hearing. The legislative body may adopt the recommendation without further notice of hearing, or may set the matter for a de novo hearing before the legislative body. Notice in writing of the de novo hearing shall be provided to the property owner at least 10 days in advance of the scheduled hearing. (c) If the legislative body determines that the proposed lien authorized pursuant to subdivision (a) shall become a lien, the body may also cause a notice of lien to be recorded. This lien shall attach upon recordation in the office of the county recorder of the county in which the property is situated and shall have the same force, priority, and effect as a judgment lien, not a tax lien. The notice shall, at a minimum, identify the record owner or possessor of the property, set forth the last known address of the record owner or possessor, set forth the date upon which the lien was created against the property, and include a description of the real property subject to the lien and the amount of the lien. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 474, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  137. 54999.

    ## 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 13.7. Liability of Public Entities for Public Utility Capital Facilities Fees [54999 - 54999.7] ( Chapter 13.7 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 53, Sec. 1. )

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    The Legislature states that public entities providing public utility service may collect capital facilities fees only as authorized by this chapter and subject to its limitations.

    ## 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 13.7. Liability of Public Entities for Public Utility Capital Facilities Fees [54999 - 54999.7] ( Chapter 13.7 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 53, Sec. 1. ) ## 54999. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that many public entities that provide public utility service have imposed capital facilities fees applicable to users of public utility facilities in order to equitably apportion the cost of capital facilities construction or expansion required by all public and private users of the facilities. In the recent decision in San Marcos Water Dist. v. San Marcos Unified School Dist., 42 Cal. 3d 154, the California Supreme Court held that public entities cannot be made subject to these fees without statutory authorization. As a result, the fiscal stability and service capabilities of the affected public utility service agencies which have in good faith collected and spent these fees for capital improvements are seriously impaired as is the ability to finance essential future facilities. (b) The Legislature further finds that the holding in the San Marcos Water Dist. v. San Marcos Unified School Dist., 42 Cal. 3d 154, should be revised to authorize payment and collection of capital facilities fees subject to the limitations set forth in this chapter, and in furtherance of this finding the Legislature hereby enacts the following provisions. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 53, Sec. 1. Effective March 24, 1988.)
  138. 54999.1.

    ## 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 13.7. Liability of Public Entities for Public Utility Capital Facilities Fees [54999 - 54999.7] ( Chapter 13.7 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 53, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines key terms used in the chapter on liability for public utility capital facilities fees.

    ## 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 13.7. Liability of Public Entities for Public Utility Capital Facilities Fees [54999 - 54999.7] ( Chapter 13.7 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 53, Sec. 1. ) ## 54999.1. For purposes of this chapter: (a) “Actual construction costs” includes the cost of all activities necessary or incidental to the construction of a public utility facility, such as financing, planning, designing, acquisition of property or interests in property, construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation. (b) “Capacity charge” means a one-time charge to recover the costs of public utility facilities necessary to establish new or expand existing public utility service to a public agency. (c) (1) “Capital facilities fee” means a nondiscriminatory connection fee, a nondiscriminatory capacity charge, or both. “Capital facilities fee” does not include any other rate, charge, or surcharge, or any capital component thereof. (2) For purposes of this subdivision, “nondiscriminatory” means that the fee does not exceed an amount determined on the basis of the same objective criteria and methodology applicable to comparable nonpublic users, and is not in excess of the proportionate share of the cost of the public utility facilities of benefit to the person or property being charged, based upon the proportionate share of use of those facilities. (d) “Connection fee” means a fee to recover the costs of the physical facilities necessary to directly connect a public agency facility to a public utility service provided by a public agency, including, but not limited to, meters, meter boxes, and pipelines to make the connection, and the actual cost of labor and materials for the installation of those facilities. (e) “Public agency” means the United States or any of its agencies, the state or any of its agencies, the California State University, the Regents of the University of California, a county, a county office of education, a city, a school district, community college district, or any other district, a public authority, or any other political subdivision or public corporation of this state. (f) “Public school” means the California State University, the Regents of the University of California, a county office of education, a school district, or a community college district. (g) “Public utility facility” means a facility for the provision of water, light, heat, communications, power, or garbage service, for flood control, drainage or sanitary purposes, or sewage collection, treatment, or disposal. (h) “Public utility service” means service for water, light, heat, communications, power, or garbage, or for flood control, drainage or sanitary purposes, or sewage collection, treatment, or disposal, provided by a public agency. (i) “State agency” or “state” means any state office, department, division, bureau, board, or commission. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 866, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  139. 54999.2.

    ## 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 13.7. Liability of Public Entities for Public Utility Capital Facilities Fees [54999 - 54999.7] ( Chapter 13.7 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 53, Sec. 1. )

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    A public agency providing public utility service may continue, increase, or impose capital facilities fees, and a public agency receiving that service must pay those fees, subject to specified 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 13.7. Liability of Public Entities for Public Utility Capital Facilities Fees [54999 - 54999.7] ( Chapter 13.7 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 53, Sec. 1. ) ## 54999.2. Any public agency providing public utility service on or after July 21, 1986, may continue to charge, or may increase, an existing capital facilities fee, or may impose a new capital facilities fee after that date, and any public agency receiving a public utility’s service shall pay those fees so imposed, except as provided in Sections 54999.3 and 54999.35. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 146, Sec. 1. Effective July 21, 2000.)
  140. 54999.3.

    ## 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 13.7. Liability of Public Entities for Public Utility Capital Facilities Fees [54999 - 54999.7] ( Chapter 13.7 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 53, Sec. 1. )

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    Public agencies charging or increasing certain capital facilities fees must meet notice, negotiation, and proof requirements, and some pre-1987 fees may continue or increase within a stated limit.

    ## 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 13.7. Liability of Public Entities for Public Utility Capital Facilities Fees [54999 - 54999.7] ( Chapter 13.7 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 53, Sec. 1. ) ## 54999.3. However, the imposition of a capital facilities fee on any school district, county office of education, community college district, the California State University, the University of California, or state agency shall be subject to the following: (a) Where necessary to defray the actual construction costs of that portion of a public utility facility actually serving a public agency, any public agency providing public utility service on or after July 21, 1986, may continue to charge any capital facilities fee which was imposed prior to that date on the public agency using the public utility service and was not protested or challenged pursuant to law prior to January 1, 1987, or increase that capital facility fee in an amount not to exceed the percentage increase in the Implicit Price Deflator for State and Local Government Purchases, as determined by the Department of Finance and any public agency shall pay any capital facilities fees authorized by this subdivision. (b) On and after July 21, 1986, any public agency proposing to initially impose a capital facilities fee or to increase an existing capital facilities fee in excess of the amount set forth in subdivision (a), may do so after agreement has been reached between the two agencies through negotiations entered into by both parties. (c) Upon request of the affected public agency or upon increase pursuant to subdivision (a), the public agency imposing or increasing the fee shall identify the amount of the capital facilities fee. The public agency imposing or increasing the capital facilities fee has the burden of producing evidence to establish that the capital facilities fee is nondiscriminatory and that the amount of the capital facilities fee does not exceed the amount necessary to provide capital facilities for which the fee is charged. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 53, Sec. 1. Effective March 24, 1988.)
  141. 54999.35.

    ## 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 13.7. Liability of Public Entities for Public Utility Capital Facilities Fees [54999 - 54999.7] ( Chapter 13.7 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 53, Sec. 1. )

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    This section limits which public electric utilities it applies to and sets rules for capital facilities fees charged to certain public agencies, including notice, disclosure, and challenge deadlines.

    ## 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 13.7. Liability of Public Entities for Public Utility Capital Facilities Fees [54999 - 54999.7] ( Chapter 13.7 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 53, Sec. 1. ) ## 54999.35. (a) This section shall apply only to a local publicly owned electric utility or other public agency providing public electric utility service to a public agency in its service territory, as specified in subdivision (b). “Local publicly owned electric utility” as used in this section means all of the following: (1) A municipality or municipal corporation operating as a “public utility” furnishing electric commodity or electric service as provided in Section 10001 of the Public Utilities Code. (2) Any special district furnishing electric commodity or electric service, including, but not limited to, any of the following: (A) A resort improvement district formed pursuant to Division 11 (commencing with Section 13000) of the Public Resources Code. (B) A municipal utility district formed pursuant to Division 6 (commencing with Section 11501) of the Public Utilities Code. (C) A public utility district formed pursuant to the Public Utility District Act set forth in Division 7 (commencing with Section 15501) of the Public Utilities Code. (D) An irrigation district formed pursuant to the Irrigation District Law set forth in Division 11 (commencing with Section 20500) of the Water Code. (3) A joint powers authority that includes one or more of these agencies that furnishes electric commodity or electric service over its own or its member’s electric distribution system. (b) The imposition of a capital facilities fee for electric utility service on any school district, county office of education, community college district, the California State University, the University of California, or state agency by a public agency providing public utility service shall be subject to all of the following: (1) Where necessary to defray the actual construction costs of that portion of a public utility facility actually serving a public agency, any public agency providing public utility service on or after July 21, 1986, may continue to charge any capital facilities fee that was imposed prior to that date on the public agency using the public utility service and that was not protested or challenged pursuant to law prior to January 1, 1987, or increase that capital facility fee in an amount not to exceed the percentage increase in the Implicit Price Deflator for State and Local Government Purchases, as determined by the Department of Finance, and any public agency shall pay any capital facilities fees authorized by this subdivision. (2) Any public agency proposing to initially impose a capital facilities fee or to increase an existing capital facilities fee in excess of the amount set forth in paragraph (1), may do so after agreement has been reached between the two agencies through negotiations entered into by both parties. (3) Upon request of the affected public agency or upon increase pursuant to paragraph (1), the public agency imposing or increasing the fee shall identify the amount of the capital facilities fee. The public agency imposing or increasing the capital facilities fee has the burden of producing evidence to establish all of the following: (A) The capital facilities fee is nondiscriminatory. (B) The amount of the capital facilities fee does not exceed the amount necessary to provide capital facilities for which the fee is charged. (C) The capital facilities fee complies with the requirements set forth in paragraph (1). (4) A public agency proposing to enact or increase capital facilities fees under this section shall notify by certified mail any school district, county office of education, community college district, California State University, University of California, or state agency located within its service area that is an electric utility customer of the public agency, not less than 30 days prior to the date of any hearing set to consider an ordinance resolution, or motion enacting or increasing a capital facilities fee. The notice shall state the date, time, and place of any hearing. The notice shall also state that the public agency proposes to impose a new capital facilities fee or to increase an existing capital facilities fee in an amount that either complies with the requirements of paragraph (1) or in an amount that exceeds capital facilities fees permissible under paragraph (1). (5) The notice described in paragraph (4) shall designate an individual at the public agency who shall make available, upon request, for inspection by any school district, county office of education, community college district, California State University, University of California, or state agency located within its service area, the information relied upon in setting the fee or increase, including the methodology used to calculate and allocate the capital expenditures giving rise to the fee or increase, and an identification of the capital facilities that contribute to the fee or increase, as well as any other information relevant to determining whether or not the fee or increase complies with the provisions of this section. The affected school district, county office of education, community college district, California State University, University of California, or state agency shall designate the individual who is to receive the notice, and the public agency providing public utility service shall direct the notice to that individual. If no specific individual is designated, then the notice shall be addressed to the billing address of the affected facility. In the case of an affected state agency, after an initial notice has been delivered by certified mail to the billing address of the affected state agency facility, subsequent notice may be directed to the billing address of the state agency by first-class mail, unless the affected state agency specifically requests that the notice be directed to a designated individual by certified mail. A subsequent notice to other affected public agency facilities shall be by certified mail directed to the billing address of the affected facility. (6) Any judicial action or proceeding to protest or challenge a rate or charge that contains a capital facilities fee or to seek a refund of any capital facilities fee imposed on or after July 1, 2000, shall be commenced within 120 days of the effective date of the ordinance, resolution, or motion enacting or increasing the rate, charge, or capital facilities fee, provided that the notice and disclosure requirements of paragraphs (4) and (5) have been followed. If the notice and disclosure requirements of paragraphs (4) and (5) have not been complied with, the 120-day limitation period is not applicable to the judicial action or proceeding to protest or challenge a rate or charge or to seek the refund of any capital facilities fee imposed on or after July 1, 2000. (7) No limitation period in Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 860) of Title 10 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure may bar any judicial action, proceeding or appeal protesting or seeking a refund of a rate, charge, capital facilities fee or capital facilities fee component of a rate or charge imposed on or after April 1, 2000, if the notice and disclosure requirements of paragraphs (4) and (5) have not been followed. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 146, Sec. 2. Effective July 21, 2000.)
  142. 54999.4.

    ## 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 13.7. Liability of Public Entities for Public Utility Capital Facilities Fees [54999 - 54999.7] ( Chapter 13.7 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 53, Sec. 1. )

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    Capital facilities fees paid before March 24, 1988 are generally not refundable, with a stated exception for certain excess fees paid by a public agency. Related agreements for paying capital facilities fees or capacity charges are effective.

    ## 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 13.7. Liability of Public Entities for Public Utility Capital Facilities Fees [54999 - 54999.7] ( Chapter 13.7 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 53, Sec. 1. ) ## 54999.4. Any capital facilities fees paid prior to March 24, 1988, and not protested or challenged pursuant to law on or before January 1, 1987, shall not be subject to refund, except for capital facilities fees paid after July 21, 1986, by a public agency subject to Section 54999.3 that are in excess of the maximum amount authorized by Sections 54999.3 and 54999.35. Agreements entered into prior to or after March 24, 1988, for the payment of capital facilities fees or capacity charges shall be effective. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 146, Sec. 3. Effective July 21, 2000.)
  143. 54999.5.

    ## 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 13.7. Liability of Public Entities for Public Utility Capital Facilities Fees [54999 - 54999.7] ( Chapter 13.7 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 53, Sec. 1. )

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    The State Allocation Board may include certain capital facilities fees paid by school districts as a project cost for specified school-funding purposes.

    ## 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 13.7. Liability of Public Entities for Public Utility Capital Facilities Fees [54999 - 54999.7] ( Chapter 13.7 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 53, Sec. 1. ) ## 54999.5. Capital facilities fees paid by school districts for public utility facilities to serve school facilities for which an application for funding is filed on or after the effective date of this chapter may, for purposes of Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 17000) of Part 10 of the Education Code, be included by the State Allocation Board as a “cost of project” within the meaning of subdivision (b) of Section 17702 of the Education Code. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 538, Sec. 312. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  144. 54999.6.

    ## 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 13.7. Liability of Public Entities for Public Utility Capital Facilities Fees [54999 - 54999.7] ( Chapter 13.7 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 53, Sec. 1. )

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    If part of the chapter is invalid or unconstitutional, the rest still remains in effect.

    ## 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 13.7. Liability of Public Entities for Public Utility Capital Facilities Fees [54999 - 54999.7] ( Chapter 13.7 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 53, Sec. 1. ) ## 54999.6. Should any provision or clause of this chapter or application thereof to any person or circumstance be held invalid or unconstitutional, that invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect other provisions or applications thereof which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application and, to this end, the provisions of this chapter are declared severable. By adopting this chapter, the Legislature hereby declares that it would have adopted this chapter without that provision or provisions. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 53, Sec. 1. Effective March 24, 1988.)
  145. 54999.7.

    ## 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 13.7. Liability of Public Entities for Public Utility Capital Facilities Fees [54999 - 54999.7] ( Chapter 13.7 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 53, Sec. 1. )

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    Public utility agencies may charge public agencies for utility service, but the charge must be based on objective criteria and, for non-electric/non-gas service, cannot exceed reasonable cost.

    ## 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 13.7. Liability of Public Entities for Public Utility Capital Facilities Fees [54999 - 54999.7] ( Chapter 13.7 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 53, Sec. 1. ) ## 54999.7. (a) Any public agency providing public utility service may impose a fee, including a rate, charge, or surcharge, for any product, commodity, or service provided to a public agency, and any public agency receiving service from a public agency providing public utility service shall pay that fee so imposed. Such a fee for public utility service, other than electricity or gas, shall not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the public utility service. (b) A fee, including a rate, charge, or surcharge, for any product, commodity, or service provided to a public agency, shall be determined on the basis of the same objective criteria and methodology applicable to comparable nonpublic users, based on customer classes established in consideration of service characteristics, demand patterns, and other relevant factors. (c) A public agency providing public utility service shall complete a cost of service study at least once every 10 years that addresses the cost of providing public utility service to public schools. The study shall describe the methodology for the determination of cost responsibility, which may be identified by reference to appropriate industry ratemaking principles, including guidance associated with designing and developing water rates and charges issued by the American Water Works Association or guidance associated with other comparable industry principles recognized by public agencies providing public utility service. (d) In addition to other notices required pursuant to state law or local ordinance or rule, whenever a public agency that provides public utility service holds a public meeting to establish or increase any rate, charge, surcharge, or fee, that public agency shall provide a written notice of the meeting not less than 60 days prior to the date of the public meeting to any public agency that has filed a written request for such a notice with either the clerk of the governing body or with any other person designated by the governing body to receive these requests. (e) Upon request of any affected public agency made not less than 30 days prior to the date of the public meeting to establish or increase any rate, charge, surcharge, or fee, a public agency that provides public utility service shall provide the affected public agency with the data and proposed methodology for establishing or increasing the rate, charge, surcharge, or fee. The data and proposed methodology may be provided during a meeting of staff or other representatives of each agency. (f) This section shall not apply to impositions or increases of capital facilities fees subject to Section 54999.3. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 866, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  146. 550.

    ## 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 section states that the distance from the county seat of Sonoma County to Sacramento is 90 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. ) ## 550. From the county seat of Sonoma County to Sacramento it is ninety (90) miles. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  147. 5500.

    ## 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 6. Uniform Facsimile Signatures of Public Officials Act [5500 - 5506] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1061. )

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    This section defines key terms used in the chapter, including “public security,” “instrument of payment,” “authorized officer,” and “facsimile signature.”

    ## 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 6. Uniform Facsimile Signatures of Public Officials Act [5500 - 5506] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1061. ) ## 5500. As used in this chapter: (a) “Public security” means a bond, note, certificate of indebtedness, or other obligation for the payment of money, issued by any county, city, or public district. (b) “Instrument of payment” means a check, draft, warrant, or order for the payment, delivery, or transfer of funds. (c) “Authorized officer” means any official of this State or any of its departments, agencies, or other instrumentalities, or any county, city, or public district whose signature to a public security or instrument of payment is required or permitted, or any deputy of such official who has been authorized by such official in writing to affix the official’s signature. (d) “Facsimile signature” means the reproduction by engraving, imprinting, stamping, or other means of the manual signature of an authorized officer. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1061.)
  148. 55000.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [55000 - 55004] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    In this chapter, “local agency” means a municipal corporation or sanitary district.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [55000 - 55004] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55000. As used in this chapter, “local agency” means municipal corporation or sanitary district. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  149. 55001.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [55000 - 55004] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    In this chapter, “conduits” means sewers, watermains, and other conduits.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [55000 - 55004] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55001. As used in this chapter, “conduits” mean sewers, watermains, and other conduits. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  150. 55002.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [55000 - 55004] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    A local agency may let another local agency build and maintain conduits in its streets and other public places, if its legislative body sets the terms and the chapter allows it.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [55000 - 55004] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55002. Under the terms prescribed by its legislative body, a local agency may permit another local agency to construct and maintain conduits in, across, or along its streets and other public places pursuant to this chapter and not otherwise. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  151. 55003.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [55000 - 55004] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    Property needed for constructing an outfall sewer or conduit under this chapter may be acquired by eminent domain.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [55000 - 55004] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55003. When it is necesary to acquire property in the construction of any outfall sewer or conduit pursuant to this chapter, the property may be acquired by eminent domain. (Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1240.)
  152. 55004.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [55000 - 55004] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    A designated local agency may bring condemnation actions in its name.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [55000 - 55004] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55004. All condemnation actions may be brought by and in the name of one local agency designated by all of the parties to the agreement. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  153. 5501.

    ## 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 6. Uniform Facsimile Signatures of Public Officials Act [5500 - 5506] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1061. )

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    An authorized officer may use a facsimile signature instead of a manual signature for certain securities and payment instruments after filing a certified signature with the Secretary of 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 6. Uniform Facsimile Signatures of Public Officials Act [5500 - 5506] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1061. ) ## 5501. Any authorized officer may, after filing with the Secretary of State his manual signature certified by him under oath, execute or cause to be executed with a facsimile signature in lieu of his manual signature: (a) Any public security, provided that at least one signature required or permitted to be placed thereon shall be manually subscribed; and (b) Any instrument of payment. Upon compliance with this section by the authorized officer, his facsimile signature has the same legal effect as his manual signature. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1061.)
  154. 5502.

    ## 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 6. Uniform Facsimile Signatures of Public Officials Act [5500 - 5506] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1061. )

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    An authorized officer may use a facsimile seal when a State or local seal is required for a public security or instrument of payment, and that facsimile seal has the same legal effect as the seal impression.

    ## 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 6. Uniform Facsimile Signatures of Public Officials Act [5500 - 5506] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1061. ) ## 5502. When the seal of this State or any of its departments, agencies, or other instrumentalities, or of any county, city, or public district, is required in the execution of a public security or instrument of payment, the authorized officer may cause the seal to be printed, engraved, stamped, or otherwise placed in facsimile thereon. The facsimile seal has the same legal effect as the impression of the seal. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1061.)
  155. 55020.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Legislative Body [55020 - 55028] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    A local agency’s legislative body may send another local agency a copy of a resolution if it finds and declares that its location makes conduit service inadequate unless it builds and maintains connecting conduits in the other agency’s streets or public places.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Legislative Body [55020 - 55028] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55020. When the legislative body of a local agency finds and by resolution declares that its location is such that it cannot adequately or conveniently be provided with conduits, unless it constructs and maintains certain connecting conduits in, across, or along certain streets, or other public places of any other local agency, the legislative body may submit a copy of the resolution to the legislative body of the other local agency. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  156. 55021.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Legislative Body [55020 - 55028] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    A resolution must include descriptions of the conduits and the streets or public places involved.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Legislative Body [55020 - 55028] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55021. The resolution shall contain: (a) A description of the conduits proposed to be constructed and maintained in the other local agency. (b) A description of the streets or other public places in, across, or along which the conduits are proposed to be constructed and maintained. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  157. 55022.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Legislative Body [55020 - 55028] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    A resolution must be accompanied by a written request asking for permission for the local agency to construct and maintain the conduits described in the resolution.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Legislative Body [55020 - 55028] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55022. The resolution shall be accompanied by a written request that permission be granted to the local agency to construct and maintain the conduits described in the resolution. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  158. 55023.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Legislative Body [55020 - 55028] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    The clerk of the local agency must sign the request.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Legislative Body [55020 - 55028] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55023. The clerk of the local agency shall sign the request. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  159. 55024.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Legislative Body [55020 - 55028] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    The legislative body receiving the request and copy of the resolution may, in its discretion, grant permission.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Legislative Body [55020 - 55028] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55024. In its discretion the legislative body receiving the request and copy of the resolution may grant permission. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  160. 55025.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Legislative Body [55020 - 55028] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    The permission must be granted by ordinance, or by resolution if the case involves a sanitary district.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Legislative Body [55020 - 55028] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55025. The permission shall be granted by ordinance, or by resolution in the case of a sanitary district. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  161. 55026.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Legislative Body [55020 - 55028] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    An ordinance or resolution must state the terms and conditions of the permission set by the legislative body.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Legislative Body [55020 - 55028] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55026. The ordinance or resolution shall state any terms and conditions of the permission prescribed by the legislative body. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  162. 55027.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Legislative Body [55020 - 55028] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    If permission is granted for sewer construction and maintenance, the legislative body may make sewer connection and shared-cost payment a condition.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Legislative Body [55020 - 55028] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55027. If the legislative body grants permission for the construction and maintenance of sewers, it may require as a condition that it may connect its sewers with those constructed under permission and use them in connection with its sewer system upon paying a proportionate part of the cost of constructing and maintaining them to the local agency constructing them. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  163. 55028.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Legislative Body [55020 - 55028] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    The legislative bodies of both local agencies may set the cost by resolution, and payment must be made when and in the amounts they तयermine.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Request by Legislative Body [55020 - 55028] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55028. The cost may be determined by resolutions of the legislative bodies of both local agencies. The payment shall be made at the times and in the amounts determined by the legislative bodies. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  164. 5503.

    ## 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 6. Uniform Facsimile Signatures of Public Officials Act [5500 - 5506] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1061. )

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    A person who, with intent to defraud, uses certain facsimile signatures or seals on a public security or instrument of payment commits a felony.

    ## 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 6. Uniform Facsimile Signatures of Public Officials Act [5500 - 5506] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1061. ) ## 5503. Any person who with intent to defraud uses on a public security or an instrument of payment; (a) A facsimile signature, or any reproduction of it, of any authorized officer, or (b) Any facsimile seal, or any reproduction of it, of this State or any of its departments, agencies, or other instrumentalities, or of any county, city, or public district, is guilty of a felony. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1061.)
  165. 5504.

    ## 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 6. Uniform Facsimile Signatures of Public Officials Act [5500 - 5506] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1061. )

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    This section says the act should be interpreted to carry out its general purpose of making the law uniform among states that adopt it.

    ## 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 6. Uniform Facsimile Signatures of Public Officials Act [5500 - 5506] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1061. ) ## 5504. This act shall be so construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of states which enact it. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1061.)
  166. 5505.

    ## 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 6. Uniform Facsimile Signatures of Public Officials Act [5500 - 5506] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1061. )

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    This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Facsimile Signature of Public Officials Act.

    ## 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 6. Uniform Facsimile Signatures of Public Officials Act [5500 - 5506] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1061. ) ## 5505. This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Facsimile Signature of Public Officials Act. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1061.)
  167. 55050.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contracts [55050 - 55057] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    A local agency must award certain conduit contracts to the lowest responsible bidder.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contracts [55050 - 55057] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55050. All contracts for the construction or completion of, or for furnishing labor or materials for, any conduits to be constructed by a local agency in another local agency shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  168. 55051.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contracts [55050 - 55057] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    The legislative body of the local agency must advertise for sealed proposals before letting a contract for the work.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contracts [55050 - 55057] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55051. The legislative body of the local agency constructing the conduits under permission shall advertise inviting sealed proposals for furnishing the labor and materials for the proposed work before any contract is let. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  169. 55052.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contracts [55050 - 55057] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    The advertisement must be published for at least 10 days in newspapers published in the local agency, or in county newspapers if no local newspaper exists.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contracts [55050 - 55057] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55052. The advertisement shall be published for at least ten days in one or more newspapers published in the local agency. If there is no such newspaper it shall be published in one or more newspapers published in the county in which the local agency is situated. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  170. 55053.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contracts [55050 - 55057] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    The legislative body must require whatever bonds it considers appropriate from the successful bidder to secure faithful contract performance.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contracts [55050 - 55057] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55053. The legislative body shall require such bonds as it deems best from the successful bidder to insure the faithful performance of the contract. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  171. 55054.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contracts [55050 - 55057] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    The legislative body may reject any and all bids.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contracts [55050 - 55057] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55054. The legislative body may reject any and all bids. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  172. 55055.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contracts [55050 - 55057] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    A local agency may construct or finish the works and use necessary labor without advertising for proposals or awarding a contract.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contracts [55050 - 55057] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55055. This chapter does not prohibit the local agency itself from constructing or completing the works and employing the necessary labor without advertisement for proposals or letting of a contract. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  173. 55056.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contracts [55050 - 55057] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    In charter cities with a board of public works, the board must do the article’s tasks that are otherwise assigned to the legislative body.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contracts [55050 - 55057] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55056. In any city operating under a charter providing for a board of public works, all things required in this article to be performed by its legislative body shall be performed by the board. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  174. 55057.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contracts [55050 - 55057] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    If a local agency’s charter or general law sets the contracting procedure for contracts covered by this chapter, the agency must follow that procedure.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Contracts [55050 - 55057] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55057. If the charter or general law under which local agency is operating prescribes the manner of letting and entering into contracts of the kind provided for by this chapter, such contracts shall be let and entered pursuant to the charter or general law. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  175. 5506.

    ## 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 6. Uniform Facsimile Signatures of Public Officials Act [5500 - 5506] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1061. )

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

    ## 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 6. Uniform Facsimile Signatures of Public Officials Act [5500 - 5506] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1061. ) ## 5506. If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the 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. 1959, Ch. 1061.)
  176. 55080.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    If the legislative bodies of at least two local agencies adopt a resolution finding the arrangement beneficial, they may make an agreement for the joint construction and maintenance of conduits in streets or other public places of either 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55080. When the legislative bodies of two or more local agencies determine and adopt a resolution declaring that it will be for the interest or advantage of the local agencies to do so, the legislative bodies, may enter an agreement authorizing and providing for the joint construction and maintenance of conduits in the streets or other public places of either of the local agencies. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  177. 55081.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    An agreement may allow the joint construction and maintenance of necessary outfall sewers, even if they are inside or outside local agency boundaries.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55081. The agreement may include the joint construction and maintenance of all necessary outfall sewers within or outside of the boundaries of the local agencies. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  178. 55082.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    The agreement must provide for joint payment of the costs of using, benefiting from, and maintaining the outfall sewers and conduits, under regulations approved by all local agencies’ legislative bodies.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55082. The agreement shall provide for the joint payment of the cost of the joint use, benefit, and maintenance of all the outfall sewers and conduits upon the terms and under the regulations approved by the legislative bodies of all the local agencies. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  179. 55083.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    The legislative body of a local agency may commit the agency to pay its share of certain sewer construction and maintenance costs.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55083. The legislative body of each such local agency may bind and obligate the local agency to pay its proportionate part of the construction and maintenance costs of the outfall sewer and conduits at the times and in the installments provided for in the agreement. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  180. 55084.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    Local agencies may, by unanimous consent, amend or supplement the agreement and allow additional local agencies to join it.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55084. By unanimous consent, the local agencies may amend or supplement the agreement and permit additional local agencies to become parties to the agreement. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  181. 55085.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    A legislative body may authorize joint payment, use, benefit, and maintenance of outfall sewers and conduits when it declares by resolution that joining the amended or supplemental agreement is in the local agency’s interest or advantage.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55085. When by resolution a legislative body determines and declares that it is for the interest or advantage of the local agency to become a party to the amended or supplemental joint agreement, it may provide for the joint payment of the costs, and joint use, benefit, and maintenance, of the outfall sewers and conduits upon the terms and under the regulations approved by the legislative bodies of all the local agencies entering into the amended or supplemental agreement. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  182. 55086.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    Each local agency covered here must pay its proportionate share of the construction and maintenance costs for the outfall sewer and conduit, on the schedule set out in the amended or supplemental agreement.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55086. Each such local agency is obligated to pay the proportionate part of the construction and maintenance costs of the outfall sewer and conduit at the times and in the installments provided for in the amended or supplemental agreement. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  183. 55087.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    Each local agency covered here must reimburse the parties to the original agreement for money those parties spent under that agreement.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55087. Each such local agency is also obligated to reimburse the parties to the original agreement for money they expended pursuant to the original agreement. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  184. 55088.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    An amended or supplemental agreement may be made before, during, or after construction of the outfall sewer and conduit.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55088. An amended or supplemental agreement may be entered into prior to the commencement, during the construction, or after the completion of the outfall sewer and conduit. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  185. 55089.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    Construction contracts under this article must be made and entered into by one local agency designated by all the local agencies’ legislative bodies.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55089. All contracts for construction pursuant to this article shall be made and entered into by one local agency designated by the legislative bodies of all the local agencies in the manner provided in Article 3. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  186. 55090.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    Two or more local agencies, through their legislative bodies, may agree to jointly use existing outfall sewers and conduits.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55090. By their legislative bodies two or more local agencies may also enter into an agreement with each other for the joint use by them of any outfall sewers and conduits already constructed in whole or in part in the streets or other public places of any such local agencies upon the terms their legislative bodies determine to be proper. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  187. 55091.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    Local agencies that enter into the agreements may use streets within those agencies to construct and maintain outfall sewers and conduits.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55091. The local agencies entering into the agreements may use the streets within such local agencies for the construction and maintenance of outfall sewers and conduits pursuant to this article. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  188. 55092.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    Local agencies may use public highways outside city limits to extend outfall sewers and conduits when necessary, but the board of supervisors may still make reasonable police regulations to protect the highways.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55092. When it is necessary to extend the outfall sewers and conduits without the limits of the local agencies, they may use public highways without the city limits subject only to the right of the board of supervisors to make reasonable police regulations for the protection of the highways used. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  189. 55093.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    A local agency may raise the part of agreement costs it must pay by any legal means, including issuing and selling its bonds.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Agreements for the Joint Construction and Maintenance of Sanitation Facilities [55080 - 55093] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55093. When a local agency enters into an agreement pursuant to this article, the proportionate part of the costs required to be paid by it in the agreement may be raised by any legal means including the issuance and sale of the bonds of the local agency. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  190. 551.

    ## 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 Stanislaus 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. ) ## 551. From the county seat of Stanislaus County to Sacramento it is seventy-seven (77) miles. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  191. 55110.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Sewage Treatment and Disposal Plants [55110 - 55115] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 216, Sec. 41. )

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    A local agency may make agreements with other local agencies for joint sewage treatment or disposal projects, or to buy or sell plant capacity, if its legislative body sets the terms.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Sewage Treatment and Disposal Plants [55110 - 55115] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 216, Sec. 41. ) ## 55110. Upon the terms prescribed by its legislative body, a local agency may enter into an agreement with other local agencies for the joint construction, ownership, or use of sewage treatment plants and other sewage disposal works or for the purchase or sale of any percentage of the capacity in any such plant or works. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  192. 55111.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Sewage Treatment and Disposal Plants [55110 - 55115] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 216, Sec. 41. )

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    Contracts for a joint sanitation project may include plant maintenance and operation terms, including how those costs are divided among the participating local 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Sewage Treatment and Disposal Plants [55110 - 55115] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 216, Sec. 41. ) ## 55111. The contracts may provide for the maintenance and operation of the plant or works and the percentages of the maintenance and operation cost to be paid by the local agencies entering into the agreement. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  193. 55112.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Sewage Treatment and Disposal Plants [55110 - 55115] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 216, Sec. 41. )

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    Any local agency may issue bonds to finance all or part of certain plant or works costs, including construction, ownership interests, capacity, or a right to use, if the contract allows it.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Sewage Treatment and Disposal Plants [55110 - 55115] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 216, Sec. 41. ) ## 55112. Any local agency may issue bonds to pay all or part of the cost of construction of or ownership in the plant or works, or of purchasing capacity in the plant or works or a right to use them, as provided in the contract. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  194. 55113.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Sewage Treatment and Disposal Plants [55110 - 55115] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 216, Sec. 41. )

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    If a city issues bonds under this article, the bonds must be issued substantially under Article 1, Chapter 4, Division 4, Title 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Sewage Treatment and Disposal Plants [55110 - 55115] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 216, Sec. 41. ) ## 55113. Bonds issued by a city pursuant to this article shall be issued substantially pursuant to Article 1, Chapter 4, Division 4, Title 4. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  195. 55114.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Sewage Treatment and Disposal Plants [55110 - 55115] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 216, Sec. 41. )

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    In chartered cities, bonds must be issued under the city charter.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Sewage Treatment and Disposal Plants [55110 - 55115] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 216, Sec. 41. ) ## 55114. In chartered cities bonds shall be issued pursuant to the city charter. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  196. 55115.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Sewage Treatment and Disposal Plants [55110 - 55115] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 216, Sec. 41. )

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    A sanitary district must issue bonds in substantially the same manner required by the act under which it was incorporated.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Joint Sanitation Projects [55000 - 55115] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Sewage Treatment and Disposal Plants [55110 - 55115] ( Heading of Article 5 amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 216, Sec. 41. ) ## 55115. Bonds issued by a sanitary district shall be issued substantially in the manner provided in the act under which the district is incorporated. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  197. 552.

    ## 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 Sutter County to Sacramento is 58 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. ) ## 552. From the county seat of Sutter County to Sacramento it is fifty-eight (58) miles. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  198. 553.

    ## 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 Tehama County to Sacramento is 135 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. ) ## 553. From the county seat of Tehama County to Sacramento it is one hundred and thirty-five (135) miles. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  199. 55300.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Joint Projects for Sanitation and Electrical Lines [55300 - 55367] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 12 by Stats. 1959, Ch. 597. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [55300 - 55310] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    In this chapter, “local agency” means a county, city, or sanitary district.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Joint Projects for Sanitation and Electrical Lines [55300 - 55367] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 12 by Stats. 1959, Ch. 597. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [55300 - 55310] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55300. As used in this chapter, “local agency” means county, city, and sanitary district. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)
  200. 55301.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Joint Projects for Sanitation and Electrical Lines [55300 - 55367] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 12 by Stats. 1959, Ch. 597. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [55300 - 55310] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. )

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    For this chapter, “conduits” means sewers, water mains, or other conduits.

    ## 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 2. POWERS AND DUTIES EXERCISED JOINTLY BY CITIES, COUNTIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES [55000 - 55707] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Joint Projects for Sanitation and Electrical Lines [55300 - 55367] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 12 by Stats. 1959, Ch. 597. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [55300 - 55310] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81. ) ## 55301. As used in this chapter, “conduits” mean sewers, water mains, or other conduits. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)

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