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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 101Pt. 4Ch. 3Art. 1§ 101710 Board Action Requirements

§ 101710 Board Action Requirements

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§ 101710 Board Action Requirements

This law says that any decision a board makes has to be written down as a motion, a resolution, or an ordinance.

Key Takeaways

  • •Board actions must be put in writing.
  • •Only three forms are allowed: motion, resolution, or ordinance.
  • •The written form makes the decision official and recordable.

Example

A town council wants to ban smoking in public parks.

The council must write the ban as a motion, a resolution, or an ordinance before it becomes official.

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

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§ 101710 Board Action Requirements

The acts of the board shall be expressed by motion, resolution or ordinance. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

motionresolutionordinance

Related Statutes

  • § 33206 Local Redevelopment Staff Contracts
  • § 9030 Board Trustee Voting Rules
  • § 101780 Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Authority Dissolutio
  • § 105125 Uc Regents Opt-In Authority
  • § 13821 District Formation Resolution Process

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 101710.
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