§ 50002 Local Government Definitions

Government Code·California

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•This law defines who makes the rules for cities and counties.
•For counties, the 'board of supervisors' is in charge.
•For cities, the 'city council' or 'board of trustees' makes the rules.

Example

Your town wants to build a new park.

The city council (or the board of supervisors if it's a county) will decide if the park gets built.

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§ 50002 Local Government Definitions

“Legislative body” as used in this division, means board of supervisors in the case of a county or city and county, and city council or board of trustees in the case of a city, unless the context otherwise requires. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 50002.

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