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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 1Ch. 6Art. 5§ 25813 District Counsel Hearing Role

§ 25813 District Counsel Hearing Role

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§ 25813 District Counsel Hearing Role

Key Takeaways

  • •The district's lawyer must be at the hearing.
  • •The lawyer gives the board advice about the law.
  • •The lawyer helps the board if they ask for it.

Example

A school board is having a meeting to decide if a student should be expelled.

The district's lawyer must be there to explain the rules and help the board make the right decision.

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

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§ 25813 District Counsel Hearing Role

The general counsel for the district shall be present at the hearing and shall advise the board on matters of law, and shall render other assistance that may be requested by the board. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 200, Sec. 16. (AB 784) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

general counseldistricthearingboardmatters of lawassistance

Related Statutes

  • § 101252 Annual Board Hearing Date
  • § 101254 Hearing Conclusion Deadline
  • § 101255 Budget Adoption Deadline
  • § 30962 District Improvement Hearing Rights
  • § 30965 District Improvement Hearing Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 25813.
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