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Drafting Checklist for Creating a New Entity in California

February 5, 2023 8:39 amFebruary 5, 2023 8:45 am

When drafting a bill to create a new entity or commission in California law, the following are some of the component parts of that legislation: Membership and Qualifications. A committee should be composed of an odd number of members to...

Express or Implied Rulemaking Authority in California

November 12, 2022 2:32 pmNovember 12, 2022 2:35 pm

California’s 200-plus executive branch agencies, departments, boards, and commissions have either express or implied rulemaking authority. The power to adopt regulations in this state is by use of quasi-legislative authority, which has been delegated by the California Legislature to executive...

Emergency Elections in California Cities

February 12, 2022 7:34 amFebruary 12, 2022 7:38 am

California law provides procedures for “emergency elections” conducted in cities in this state. These rules and procedures are contained in Division 10, Part 2, Chapter 3, which was enacted in 1994. Section 10300 states that the voters of a city...