§ 50610 Local Open Space Oversight

Government Code·California

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•The government is in charge of all public open spaces like parks.
•They can create a group of 5 local property owners to give advice on how to take care of these spaces.
•The advice group doesn’t get paid and each member serves for 3 years.

Example

Your neighborhood park has a broken swing and overgrown grass.

The government decides how to fix it. They might ask a group of 5 people who own homes nearby for ideas on how to make the park better. These people don’t get paid for their help.

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§ 50610 Local Open Space Oversight

The legislative body shall have complete charge, supervision and control of all open areas maintained pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. The legislative body may appoint an advisory board composed of five property owners within a district, which advisory board may make recommendations to the legislative body with respect to the maintenance and operation of the open areas. Members of the board shall serve without compensation and shall hold office for a term of three years from the date of their appointment. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1503.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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property maintenance operation compensation appointment

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 50610.

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