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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8General ProvisionsCh. 4Art. 3§ 6937 Bond Issuance Authorization

§ 6937 Bond Issuance Authorization

Harbors and Navigation Code·California
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§ 6937 Bond Issuance Authorization

This law says bonds can only be issued if an ordinance is passed by at least five out of seven board members and then published.

Key Takeaways

  • •Bond issuance needs a formal ordinance.
  • •At least five‑sevenths (5 of 7) of the board must approve it.
  • •The ordinance must be published before the bond can be issued.

Example

A city council of 7 members wants to issue a new bond for building a park.

The council must get at least 5 members to vote yes on an ordinance, and once that ordinance is published, the bond can be issued.

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

Official Source
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§ 6937 Bond Issuance Authorization

The issuance of said bonds shall be authorized by ordinance adopted by five-sevenths of all the members of the board, to take effect upon its publication. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1195, Sec. 18.1. Effective January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

issuance of said bondsordinancefive-sevenths of all the members of the board

Related Statutes

  • § 6101 Bond Issuance Authorization
  • § 6341 Bond Issuance Authorization
  • § 6938 District Ordinance Publication
  • § 6939 Bond Issuance Requirements
  • § 6939.3 Bond Issuance Procedures

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 6937.
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