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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 2Ch. 5§ 10603 Committee Rules And Powers

§ 10603 Committee Rules And Powers

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§ 10603 Committee Rules And Powers

Key Takeaways

  • •The committee can make its own rules for how it works.
  • •The committee can create smaller groups (subcommittees) to help with its tasks.
  • •The committee must follow certain rules (Rule 36) when investigating things.
  • •The committee has the same powers as other committees, as given by the state constitution.

Example

Imagine a school club that makes its own rules for meetings.

Just like the club can decide how to run its meetings and create smaller groups for projects, this committee can do the same. If the club had to follow school rules for investigations, the committee must follow Rule 36.

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

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§ 10603 Committee Rules And Powers

The committee is authorized to make rules governing its own proceedings and to create subcommittees from its membership and assign to such subcommittees any study, inquiry, investigation, or hearing which the committee itself has authority to undertake or hold. The provisions of Rule 36 of the Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly relating to investigating committees shall apply to the committee, and it shall have such powers, duties and responsibilities as the Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly shall from time to time prescribe, and all the powers conferred upon committees by Section 11, Article IV, of the Constitution. (Amended by Stats. 1968, Ch. 312.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Rule 36 of the Joint Rules of the Senate and AssemblySection 11, Article IV, of the Constitution

Related Statutes

  • § 10503 Committee Procedures And Powers
  • § 10600 Public Retirement System Coordination
  • § 10601 Public Retirement System Oversight
  • § 10602 Legislative Committee Membership Rules
  • § 10604 Committee Staffing And Funding

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 10603.
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