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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 5Ch. 2Art. 1§ 14101 Contracting Professional Services

§ 14101 Contracting Professional Services

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§ 14101 Contracting Professional Services

Key Takeaways

  • •If the government doesn't have enough workers to finish a job on time, they can hire outside architects and engineers.
  • •The boss of the transportation department and the boss of finance must agree before hiring outside help.
  • •This is only for jobs that need to be done quickly for the public.

Example

A bridge is damaged after a storm and needs to be fixed fast so people can use it again.

If the government doesn't have enough workers to fix the bridge quickly, they can hire outside engineers to help. But first, the transportation boss and the finance boss must agree it's necessary.

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§ 14101 Contracting Professional Services

The department shall contract with qualified architects and engineers for the performance of work when it is determined by the Director of Transportation, with the approval of the Director of Finance, that the obtainable staff is unable to perform the particular work within the time the public interest requires such work to be done. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 212.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

qualified architects and engineersDirector of TransportationDirector of Financeobtainable staff

Related Statutes

  • § 12101 Lieutenant Governor Staff Appointments
  • § 13071 State Agency Audit Coordination
  • § 13080 Highway Patrol Building Funding
  • § 14650 State Building Construction Authority
  • § 15770 State Public Works Board

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 14101.
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