{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"36501","citation":"Gov. Code, § 36501","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 4. GOVERNMENT OF CITIES [34000. - 45345.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-4"},{"name":"DIVISION 3. OFFICERS [36501. - 41805.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-4/division-3"},{"name":"PART 1. GENERAL [36501. - 36525.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-4/division-3/part-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 506, Sec. 20.   Effective January 1, 2001.","effective":"2001-01-01","html":"<p>The government of a general law city is vested in:</p><p>(a) A city council of at least five members.</p><p>(b) A city clerk.</p><p>(c) A city treasurer.</p><p>(d) A chief of police.</p><p>(e) A fire chief.</p><p>(f) Any subordinate officers or employees provided by law.</p>","text":"The government of a general law city is vested in: (a) A city council of at least five members. (b) A city clerk. (c) A city treasurer. (d) A chief of police. (e) A fire chief. (f) Any subordinate officers or employees provided by law.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/general-36501","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}