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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 2.6Ch. 2§ 10616 Public Agency Definition

§ 10616 Public Agency Definition

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§ 10616 Public Agency Definition

This law defines what a 'public agency' is, listing examples like cities, counties, and government boards.

Key Takeaways

  • •A 'public agency' is any government group that works for the public.
  • •Examples include cities, counties, and government boards.
  • •This helps people know which groups follow rules for public agencies.

Example

Your local city council is deciding where to build a new park.

The city council is a 'public agency' because it's a government group making decisions for the public.

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

Official Source
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§ 10616 Public Agency Definition

“Public agency” means any board, commission, county, city and county, city, regional agency, district, or other public entity. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1009, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Public agencyboardcommissioncountycity and countycityregional agencydistrictpublic entity

Related Statutes

  • § 10815 Public Agency Definition
  • § 179.7 State Federal Cooperation Authority
  • § 12641 Public Agency Federal Agreements
  • § 75543 Water Measurement Compliance
  • § 13291.7 Local Land Use Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 10616.
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