California CodesGovernment CodeTitle 3 - GOVERNMENT OF COUNTIESDivision 2 - OFFICERSPart 3 - OTHER OFFICERSChapter 14 - Hearing Officer§ 27723§ 27723Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 480.The local body may, but need not be present during the proceeding.Cite this sectionCal. Gov. Code § 27723 (2026)Copyhttps://ca.codecond.com/codes/gov/title-3-government-of-counties/division-2-officers/part-3-other-officers/chapter-14-hearing-officer/section-27723CopyOther sections in Chapter 14 - Hearing Officer§ 27720§ 27721§ 27722§ 27723§ 27724§ 27725§ 27726§ 27727§ 27728← § 27722§ 27724 →