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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 1Pt. 3Ch. 1Art. 1§ 2905 Local Government Definitions

§ 2905 Local Government Definitions

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§ 2905 Local Government Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines who makes the rules in a city or town.
  • •The people in charge are called the 'legislative body'.
  • •They can be called different names like 'board of supervisors' or 'municipal council'.
  • •They are the ones who make decisions for the city or town.

Example

Your town wants to build a new park.

The group of people in charge, like the city council, will decide if the park gets built. They are the 'legislative body' mentioned in the law.

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

Official Source
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§ 2905 Local Government Definitions

“Legislative body” means the board of supervisors, municipal council, commission, or other legislative or governing body of a municipal corporation. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Legislative bodyboard of supervisorsmunicipal councilcommissionmunicipal corporation

Related Statutes

  • § 2901 Municipal Utility Control Powers
  • § 10001 Municipal Public Utility Definition
  • § 10001.5 Municipal Broadband Compliance
  • § 10002 Municipal Public Utility Authority
  • § 10004 Municipal Utility Land Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 2905.
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