{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"52101","citation":"Gov. Code, § 52101","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001. - 57607.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5"},{"name":"DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001. - 52203.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5/division-1"},{"name":"PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES [52000. - 52190.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5/division-1/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority [52000. - 52190.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5/division-1/part-3/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Powers and Duties [52100. - 52107.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5/division-1/part-3/chapter-1/article-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>An authority may, subject to the approval of the governing body, do all of the following:</p><p>(a) Sue and be sued.</p><p>(b) Have a seal and alter it.</p><p>(c) Have a perpetual succession.</p><p>(d) Make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers.</p>","text":"An authority may, subject to the approval of the governing body, do all of the following: (a) Sue and be sued. (b) Have a seal and alter it. (c) Have a perpetual succession. (d) Make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/powers-and-duties-52101","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}