California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 53971

Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 397.

As used in this article, “legislative body” means the city council or board of trustees in the case of a city, the board of supervisors in the case of a county or a city and county, or the board of directors, trustees, or governors or other governing body in the case of a special district or any other municipal or public corporation or district.

Cite this section

Cal. Gov. Code § 53971 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/gov/title-5-local-agencies/division-2-cities-counties-and-other-agencies/part-1-powers-and-duties-common-to-cities-counties-and-other-agencies/chapter-4-financial-affairs/article-16-police-and-fire-protection-funds/section-53971

Other sections in Article 16 - Police and Fire Protection Funds

§ 53970§ 53971§ 53971.3§ 53971.4§ 53971.5§ 53972.5§ 53973§ 53978§ 53979

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