Title GOV, California Gov. Code

The investment of the assets in the postemployment health benefits fund shall be subject to the fiduciary standards governing investments under Section 17 of Article XVI of the California Constitution, as those standards apply to the management of investments of the retirement sy…

(a) The postemployment health benefits fund board shall determine the investments of the postemployment health benefits fund and may delegate this function to the extent consistent with its fiduciary responsibilities, including delegating this function to the retirement system bo…

(a) The postemployment health benefits fund board shall establish the terms and conditions for a public agency and its trust fund to participate in the postemployment health benefits fund, including, but not limited to, eligibility to participate, amount of assets transferred to …

(a) The sole function of the postemployment health benefits fund shall be to invest assets of participating public agencies and their trust funds that are held for the exclusive benefit of agency employees. The postemployment health benefits fund shall not have any liability for …

(a) Expenses of administration of this article shall be allocated by the retirement system board, in its discretion and on a reasonable basis, among the postemployment health benefits fund, the retirement system, and the accounts of the public agencies and trust funds that partic…

This article shall be known and may be cited as the County Retirement System Dental Care Program. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 59, Sec. 4. (AB 2664) Effective January 1, 2013.)

A retired member of a county retirement system covered by this chapter may enroll in a dental care program offered pursuant to this article, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements established for the program. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 59, Sec. 4. (AB 2664) Effective Jan…

A retired member who elects to participate in the program shall be solely responsible for the payment of premiums. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 59, Sec. 4. (AB 2664) Effective January 1, 2013.)

The benefits in this article are in addition to any other benefits provided in this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 59, Sec. 4. (AB 2664) Effective January 1, 2013.)

The board of retirement may contract with a third-party administrator to provide dental care to the retired member, his or her survivors, and his or her eligible dependents. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 59, Sec. 4. (AB 2664) Effective January 1, 2013.)

The provision of dental benefits in accordance with this article may be revised or discontinued at any time. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 59, Sec. 4. (AB 2664) Effective January 1, 2013.)

For purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (a) “Housing development” or “development” means new or substantially rehabilitated residential dwelling units constructed within a Workforce Housing Opportunity Zone. A residential project may i…

(a) A local government may establish a Workforce Housing Opportunity Zone by preparing an environmental impact report pursuant to Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code to identify and mitigate, to the extent feasible, environmental impacts resul…

(a) Before a date that is no later than five years from the date the local government has adopted the specified plan, the local government shall complete the analysis required by Section 21166 of the Public Resources Code and shall consider whether any amendments are required to …

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), for a period of five years from the adoption of the specific plan pursuant to Section 65621, a local government shall approve a development that satisfies all of the criteria listed in paragraphs (3) to (7), inclusive, of subdivision (…

(a) A local government may submit an application to the Department of Housing and Community Development for a grant or no-interest loan, or both, to support the local government’s efforts to develop a specific plan and accompanying environmental impact report within a Workforce H…

(a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) The 2020 annual report, as published by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, found that California is falling far short of the state diversion goal of 75 percent in 2020. (2) A significant portion of …

For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply: (a) “Thrift retail store” means a retail store and related donation facilities engaged primarily in the sale of secondhand clothing, shoes, apparel, toys, and standard household goods, including furniture, fixtures, a…

(a) Except as provided by subdivisions (c) to (e), inclusive, a local agency shall not treat a thrift retail store differently from a nonthrift retail store engaged in the sale of new items that are similar to items sold by a thrift retail store for purposes of zoning, developmen…

It is hereby declared as the public policy of this state that it is necessary to protect and safeguard the right and opportunity of all persons to seek, obtain, and hold employment without discrimination or abridgment on account of race, religious creed, color, national origin, a…

In order to eliminate discrimination, it is necessary to provide effective remedies that will both prevent and deter unlawful employment practices and redress the adverse effects of those practices on aggrieved persons. To that end, this part shall be deemed an exercise of the Le…

(a) The opportunity to seek, obtain, and hold employment without discrimination because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender…

Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, an employer that is a religious corporation may restrict eligibility for employment in any position involving the performance of religious duties to adherents of the religion for which the corporation is organized. (Added by Stats…

The Legislature hereby declares its intent with regard to application of the laws about harassment contained in this part. (a) The purpose of these laws is to provide all Californians with an equal opportunity to succeed in the workplace and should be applied accordingly by the c…

(a) With respect to international trade and investment offices or international trade show or activities related to promoting international trade and investment events funded in whole or in part by state and nonstate funds pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 13996.41, all of t…

(a) The California Economic Development Fund is hereby created in the State Treasury for the purpose of receiving federal, state, local, and private economic development funds, and receiving repayment of loans or grant proceeds and interest on those loans or grants. (b) Upon appr…

As used in this chapter, “telecommuting” means the partial or total substitution of computers or telecommunication technologies, or both, for the commute to work by employees residing in California. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1389, Sec. 1.)

(a) The Legislature finds and declares the following: (1) Telecommuting can be an important means to reduce air pollution and traffic congestion and to reduce the high costs of highway commuting. (2) Telecommuting stimulates employee productivity while giving workers more flexibi…

Every state agency shall review its work operations to determine where in its organization telecommuting can be of practical benefit to the agency. On or before July 1, 1995, each agency shall develop and implement a telecommuting plan as part of its telecommuting program in work…

The Department of General Services shall establish a unit for the purpose of overseeing telecommuting programs established pursuant to this chapter. This unit shall do all of the following: (a) Coordinate and facilitate the interagency exchange of information regarding the state’…

Each state agency shall evaluate its telecommuting program. The Department of General Services shall establish criteria for evaluating the state’s telecommuting program and recommend modifications, if necessary. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1389, Sec. 1.)

Whenever provision is made by law for any project that is not under the jurisdiction of the Department of Water Resources, the Department of Boating and Waterways pursuant to Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 65) of Chapter 2 of Division 1 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, t…

The department may, and on contracts the estimated cost of which exceeds three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) the department shall, require from prospective bidders answers to questions contained in a standard form of questionnaire and financial statement including a complet…

The commission shall adopt and submit to the Legislature, by December 15 of each year, an annual report summarizing the commission’s prior-year decisions in allocating transportation capital outlay appropriations, and identifying timely and relevant transportation issues facing t…

(a) The annual report shall include an explanation and summary of major policies and decisions adopted by the commission during the previously completed state and federal fiscal year, with an explanation of any changes in policy associated with the performance of its duties and r…

There is hereby created within the Department of General Services the General Services Advisory Council. The council shall be composed of not to exceed 12 members who shall be state officers or public members appointed by the Director of General Services with the advice of agency…

The functions of the council shall include but not be limited to: (a) Consideration of improved methods of providing centralized services. (b) Consideration of suggestions from the Department of General Services before new programs or procedures are placed in operation. (c) Consi…

The council shall serve as an advisory body and make recommendations to the Department of General Services. The members of the council shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for any actual and necessary expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the…

The Director of General Services may create special advisory committees to advise the director with regard to specific problems which may arise in providing centralized services to state agencies. The director shall appoint the members thereof and they shall serve at his pleasure…

The California Film Commission shall, with input from the media production industry and local and state government, develop and adopt a “model process for granting film permits.” The process shall contain but not be limited to the following provisions: (a) A designated person to …

(a) The California Film Commission shall send to each city and county a copy of the model process for granting film permits for local consideration. (b) At least 30 days prior to the adoption of or an amendment to the written filming policy of a local government, the local govern…

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Uniform Film Permit Act. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 684, Sec. 2.)

The California Film Commission and its director shall encourage the use of the uniform application form described in Section 14999.32 for obtaining a local permit to engage in media production within the jurisdiction of a county, city, or city and county. As used for the uniform …

The uniform film permit application form shall include all of the following provisions: (a) The name, address, email, and telephone number of the applicant or duly authorized representative, and, if available, of the director, first assistant director, unit production manager, or…

(a) If a county, city, or city and county requires a permit for media production, it is encouraged to use the uniform film permit application form when processing film permit applications. (b) A completed uniform film permit application which has been approved by the county, city…

This chapter shall apply to any city, including any charter city. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 684, Sec. 2.)