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HomeEducation CodeCh. 18§ 17179 Authority Administrative Powers

§ 17179 Authority Administrative Powers

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§ 17179 Authority Administrative Powers

Key Takeaways

  • •This law gives a group (called 'the authority') the power to make sure the rules in this chapter are followed.
  • •The authority can do what is needed to make sure the rules work the way they are supposed to.
  • •The authority only has the powers that are written in this chapter.

Example

Imagine your school has a rule that everyone must wear a uniform. The principal is in charge of making sure this rule is followed.

In this law, 'the authority' is like the principal. They have the power to make sure the rules in this chapter are followed, just like the principal makes sure the school rules are followed.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 17179 Authority Administrative Powers

The provisions of this chapter shall be administered by the authority, which shall have and is hereby vested with all powers reasonably necessary to carry out the powers and responsibilities expressly granted or imposed under this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 277, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

authorityprovisionspowers reasonably necessary

Related Statutes

  • § 17174 Authority Membership And Representation
  • § 17177 Authority Records Custodian Duties
  • § 17188 Revenue Bond Refunding
  • § 17190 Bond Tax Exemption
  • § 17193 Project Rent Setting And Collection

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 17179.
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