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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 6Ch. 10.5§ 5850 Public Bond Definitions

§ 5850 Public Bond Definitions

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§ 5850 Public Bond Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •Bonds are like IOUs that cities or other government groups use to borrow money.
  • •Only certain groups, like cities or counties, can issue these bonds.
  • •The people in charge, like a city council, decide if and when to issue these bonds.

Example

A city wants to build a new park but doesn't have enough money right now.

The city can issue bonds, which are like promises to pay back the money later, to get the funds needed to build the park.

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

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§ 5850 Public Bond Definitions

As used in this chapter: (a) “Bonds” means any bonds, notes, certificates of indebtedness or other evidences of indebtedness issued after January 1, 1989, by a public body which is authorized to issue bonds, notes, certificates of indebtedness or other evidence of indebtedness. (b) “Public body” means the county, city, city and county, public district, public authority, public corporation, nonprofit corporation or other statutorily constituted public entity which is authorized to issue bonds. (c) “Governing body” means the governing board, commission, city council, board of supervisors, board of directors or similar multimember body which exercises authority over a public body. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1055, Sec. 3.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

corporationbondspublic bodygoverning bodycommissionfinedirectorauthority

Related Statutes

  • § 53580 Local Agency Bond Definitions
  • § 5751 State Agency Bond Definitions
  • § 53530 Local Agency Bond Definitions
  • § 5902 Government Financial Definitions
  • § 5970 Financial Regulatory Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 5850.
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