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HomeEducation CodeCh. 5Art. 6§ 45311 Commission Investigative Powers

§ 45311 Commission Investigative Powers

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§ 45311 Commission Investigative Powers

Key Takeaways

  • •The commission can hold meetings to ask questions and look at records.
  • •They can make people come to these meetings and bring important papers.
  • •They can check the records of the group in charge to make sure rules are followed.
  • •These meetings can be about anything the commission is allowed to handle.

Example

If a school is accused of not following safety rules, the commission can call a meeting.

The commission can ask the school to bring their safety records and question the people in charge to check if they followed the rules.

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

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§ 45311 Commission Investigative Powers

The commission may conduct hearings, subpoena witnesses, require the production of records or information pertinent to investigation, and may administer oaths. It may, at will, inspect any records of the governing board that may be necessary to satisfy itself that the procedures prescribed by the commission have been complied with. Hearings may be held by the commission on any subject to which its authority may extend as described in this article. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissionhearingssubpoena witnessesproduction of recordsadminister oathsinspect recordsgoverning boardprocedures prescribed by the commission

Related Statutes

  • § 45250 Commission Member Meeting Pay
  • § 45252 Commission Office Accommodations
  • § 45306 Employee Appeal Hearing Rights
  • § 45313 Commission Legal Counsel Duties
  • § 45241 Classified Service Position Control

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 45311.
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