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California Statutes, Title GOV

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Title GOV, California Gov. Code

1,005 chapters · 21,709 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title GOV21,709 Ch 1, Sovereignty of the State2,998 Ch 2, People of the State2,743 Ch 3, General Rules Governing Exemptions f…2,615 Ch 5, Health Care2,137 Ch 4, Financial Records and Tax Records1,755 Ch 6, Historically or Culturally Significa…1,067 Ch 7, Library Records and Similar Matters1,006 Ch 2.5, Medium of Payment413 Ch 11, Preliminary Drafts and Similar Materials396 Ch 3.5, Law Reform389 Ch 10, Personal Information and Customer Re…353 Ch 13, Private Records, Privileged Material…337 Ch 4.5, Unmanned Aircraft324

93 sections·Filtered byTitle GOV✕Ch 19✕

Gov. Code § 40500 Section 40500
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This chapter shall be known as the Municipal Federal Surplus Property Authority Law. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)
Gov. Code § 40501 Section 40501
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It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State that to promote the public interest, economy, health, safety, education and general welfare of the cities, cities and counties, and counties in the State and of the residents and property owners therein, the people be empowered …
Gov. Code § 40502 Section 40502
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Such authority, when created, shall constitute a public corporation. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)
Gov. Code § 40506 Section 40506
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Unless the provision or the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this article govern the construction of this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 123.)

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Gov. Code § 40507 Section 40507

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“Authority” means a surplus property authority created pursuant to this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40508 Section 40508

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“Local agency” means city, city and county, or county which creates the authority. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40509 Section 40509

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“Clerk” means the clerk of the authority. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40510 Section 40510

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“Contract” means a contract entered into by the authority for the purchase or other acquisition of surplus real property under the Federal Property and Administration Services Act of 1949 or other federal law. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40511 Section 40511

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“Commission” means the legislative body of the authority. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40512 Section 40512

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“Commissioner” means a member of the commission. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40513 Section 40513

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“Legislative body” means the city council or other legislative body of the local agency. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40515 Section 40515

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“Person” includes any individual, firm, copartnership, association, corporation, trust, business trust or receiver or trustee or conservator for any thereof. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40516 Section 40516

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“President” means the presiding officer of the commission. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40517 Section 40517

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“Property” means any real property acquired pursuant to the Federal Property and Administration Services Act of 1949, or other federal law. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40518 Section 40518

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“Treasurer” means the fiscal officer of the authority. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40520 Section 40520

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There is, in each city, city and county, or county of the State, a public corporation known as the “surplus property authority” of the city, city and county, or county. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40521 Section 40521

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The authority shall not transact any business or exercise any powers unless and until the legislative body shall by ordinance declare that there is need for the authority to function in the city, city and county, or county. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40522 Section 40522

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The determination that there is need for an authority to function may be initiated by the legislative body on its own motion or upon the filing of a petition signed by 100 residents of the city, city and county, or county asserting that there is need for an authority to function …

Gov. Code § 40523 Section 40523

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In any suit, action, or proceeding by or against or in any manner relating to an authority, the authority shall be conclusively deemed to have become established and authorized to transact business and exercise its powers upon proof of the adoption of the ordinance by the legisla…

Gov. Code § 40524 Section 40524

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At the time the authority becomes authorized to transact business and exercise its powers, and from time to time thereafter, the legislative body, subject to the law governing the conduct of its fiscal affairs, may make an estimate of the amount of money required for administrati…

Gov. Code § 40525 Section 40525

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Quarterly, semiannually, or annually, as the legislative body prescribes, the authority shall file with the legislative body a detailed report of all its transactions, including a statement of all revenues and expenditures. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40526 Section 40526

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At least once annually the authority shall publish a statement of all its financial affairs, audited by independent certified public accountants. The statement shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation, published in the city, city and county, or county or if none i…

Gov. Code § 40527 Section 40527

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If within four years after the adoption of an ordinance declaring the need for an authority to function in a local agency, the authority has not acquired or entered into possession of any property, or entered into any contract for the acquisition of any property, the legislative …

Gov. Code § 40528 Section 40528

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After adoption of an ordinance declaring there is no need for an authority to function, and while it is in effect, the legislative body may wind up the affairs of the authority and has title to all property of the authority for such purpose and for the benefit of the local agency…

Gov. Code § 40529 Section 40529

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At any time after the activation of an authority, the legislative body by a two-thirds vote may adopt an ordinance transferring the property of the authority to the local agency, and the local agency may through such department, board, officer, or agency, as it determines, exerci…

Gov. Code § 40530 Section 40530

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The legislative body shall be ex officio the governing body of the authority, and shall be known as the Surplus Property Commission. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40531 Section 40531

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The members of the legislative body shall be the members of the commission, and shall be known as Surplus Property Commissioners. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40532 Section 40532

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The presiding officer of the legislative body, or other member appointed by the commission, shall be the president of the Surplus Property Commission. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40533 Section 40533

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The commission shall appoint as clerk of the authority, the clerk of the legislative body or other competent person. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40534 Section 40534

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The commission shall appoint as treasurer of the authority, the treasurer of the local agency or other officer of the local agency that performs the duties of treasurer. This section shall not apply to the appointment of members of the commission or its president. (Added by Stats…

Gov. Code § 40535 Section 40535

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The commission may appoint as manager of the authority, the manager or administrative officer of the local agency or other competent person. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40536 Section 40536

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The commission may appoint as its attorney, engineer or other officer, the attorney, engineer, or other officer of the local agency, or other competent person. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40537 Section 40537

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Before entering upon the duties of an office, each officer shall take and subscribe the official oath and file it with the clerk. The oath of office may be taken before the clerk, any member of the commission, or any officer authorized by law to administer oaths. (Amended by Stat…

Gov. Code § 40538 Section 40538

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The bond of the treasurer of the local agency shall cover the treasurer’s duties as ex officio treasurer of the authority. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 467, Sec. 38. (SB 1498) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Gov. Code § 40539 Section 40539

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If allowed by the commission, a commissioner shall receive traveling and other expenses incurred in the course of employment. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 467, Sec. 39. (SB 1498) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Gov. Code § 40540 Section 40540

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The commission shall fix the amount of compensation and provide for the payment of expenses of its other officers and employees. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40541 Section 40541

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Within 30 days after the effective date of the ordinance provided in Section 40521, the commissioners shall meet and organize as a board of commissioners. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40542 Section 40542

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The commission shall: (a) Designate the presiding officer of the legislative body or one of its members president. (b) Designate the clerk of the legislative body or other competent person as its clerk. (c) Appoint such other officers as it deems advisable. (d) Provide for the ti…

Gov. Code § 40543 Section 40543

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At its organization meeting the commission may transact any business of the authority. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40544 Section 40544

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The commission is the governing body of the authority. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40545 Section 40545

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The powers of the authority enumerated in this chapter shall, except as therein otherwise provided, be exercised by the commission. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40546 Section 40546

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The commission shall act in the manner and subject to the laws provided for the legislative body. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40547 Section 40547

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A majority of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40548 Section 40548

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No ordinance, resolution or motion shall be passed or become effective without the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the members of the commission. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40549 Section 40549

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Except where action is taken by the unanimous vote of all members present and voting, the ayes and noes shall be taken upon the passage of all ordinances, resolutions, or motions and entered upon the minutes of the commission. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40550 Section 40550

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The enacting clause of all ordinances passed by the commission shall be: “Be it ordained by the board of commissioners of (local agency) Surplus Property Authority as follows:” (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40551 Section 40551

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All ordinances shall be signed by the president and attested by the clerk. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40552 Section 40552

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All legislative sessions of the commission shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40553 Section 40553

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The commission shall establish rules for its proceedings. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)

Gov. Code § 40554 Section 40554

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Each member of the commission, or the clerk, may administer oaths and affirmations in connection with the taking of testimony at any hearing, investigation, or other matter pending before the commission. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1227.)