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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Ch. 1Art. 4§ 29090 Budget Adoption By Reference

§ 29090 Budget Adoption By Reference

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§ 29090 Budget Adoption By Reference

Key Takeaways

  • •The budget can be approved by simply referring to the final budget plan, as long as it meets the basic rules from Section 29089.
  • •If the budget is approved this way, it works the same as if every detail was listed out in the approval.
  • •This makes it easier to approve budgets without writing everything down again.

Example

A city council is approving the yearly budget for schools, roads, and parks.

Instead of listing every single expense in the approval, they can just say 'we approve the budget as planned' as long as the budget follows the basic rules. It’s like saying 'I agree to the whole menu' instead of naming every dish you want.

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

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§ 29090 Budget Adoption By Reference

The adoption of the budget may be accomplished by a resolution in which the adoption is effectuated by reference to the financing uses in the budget as finally determined, provided that the minimum requirements set forth in Section 29089 are met in the budget document. If adopted by reference, the budget shall have the same effect and be subject to the same provisions of law as if the resolution of adoption had been accomplished by specific designation. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 44. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

resolutionadoptiondocumentreferencedesignation

Related Statutes

  • § 29089 County Budget Adoption Requirements
  • § 34090 City Record Destruction Rules
  • § 34090.5 Public Record Destruction Rules
  • § 52080 County Authority Commissioner Appointments
  • § 91524 Authority Board Officers Structure

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 29090.
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