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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 5Pt. 3Ch. 1Art. 2§ 20022 Public Agency Contracting Definition

§ 20022 Public Agency Contracting Definition

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§ 20022 Public Agency Contracting Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •A 'contracting agency' is a government group that chooses to join a special system for its workers.
  • •This includes schools, community colleges, and other public offices.
  • •They sign a contract with the board to be part of this system.

Example

A school district decides to join a special program for its teachers and staff.

The school district signs a contract with the board to be part of this program, making it a 'contracting agency'.

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§ 20022 Public Agency Contracting Definition

“Contracting agency” means any public agency that has elected to have all or any part of its employees become members of this system and that has contracted with the board for that purpose. “Contracting agency” also means any county office of education, school district, or community college district that has elected to have all or part of its employees participate in a risk pool and that has contracted with the board for that purpose. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1133, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Contracting agencypublic agencycounty office of educationschool districtcommunity college districtrisk pool

Related Statutes

  • § 20063 School Employer Contract Definitions
  • § 20064 School Safety Service Definition
  • § 22783 School Employer Definition
  • § 20057.1 Public Agency Qualification Requirements
  • § 22768 Contracting Agency Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 20022.
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