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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Ch. 1Art. 4.5§ 1101 Public Body Definition

§ 1101 Public Body Definition

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§ 1101 Public Body Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •A 'public body' includes places like cities, counties, and schools.
  • •It also includes groups that work for these places, like a city's trash pickup service.
  • •If a law talks about a 'public body,' it means these kinds of places and groups.

Example

Your local school district decides to build a new school.

The school district is a 'public body' because it's a government group that serves the public. So, any laws about 'public bodies' apply to them.

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

Official Source
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§ 1101 Public Body Definition

As used in this article, “public body” means any county, city and county, city, municipal corporation, political subdivision, school district, or any other public district or public corporation, any public authority, or any agency of any thereof. (Added by Stats. 1958, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 53.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

public bodycountycitymunicipal corporationpolitical subdivisionschool districtpublic districtpublic corporationpublic authority

Related Statutes

  • § 1125 Local Agency Definition
  • § 20056 Public Agency Definition
  • § 1100 Public Securities Definition
  • § 19810 Local Agency Definition
  • § 16282 Local Public Agency Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 1101.
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