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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 15Ch. 5Art. 2§ 103220 District Contracting Authority

§ 103220 District Contracting Authority

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§ 103220 District Contracting Authority

This law lets the district sign any kind of contract it wants, even for taking private land, to protect itself, hire workers, and do whatever it needs to use its powers.

Key Takeaways

  • •The district can make any type of contract, whether or not it’s about taking land.
  • •Contracts can include promises to protect the district from lawsuits (indemnify).
  • •The district can hire labor and do anything needed to carry out its powers.

Example

The district needs to build a new school and hires a construction company to do the work.

Because of this law, the district can sign a contract with the builder that says the builder will cover any lawsuits that might happen, and the district can also hire the workers it needs to finish the school.

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

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§ 103220 District Contracting Authority

The district may make contracts and enter into stipulations of any nature whatsoever, either in connection with eminent domain proceedings or otherwise, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, contracts and stipulations to indemnify and save harmless, to employ labor, and to do all acts necessary and convenient for the full exercise of the powers granted in this part. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

contractsstipulationseminent domain proceedingsindemnify and save harmlessemploy labor

Related Statutes

  • § 100120 Vta Contract Authority
  • § 102220 District Contracting Authority
  • § 101180 District Contracting Authority
  • § 30530 District Contract Authority
  • § 120220 Board Contracting Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 103220.
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