{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"56331.4","citation":"Gov. Code, § 56331.4","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 3. CORTESE-KNOX-HERTZBERG LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION ACT OF 2000 [56000. - 57550.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5/division-3"},{"name":"PART 2. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION [56300. - 56430.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5/division-3/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Formation of Commission and Selection of Commissioners [56325. - 56337.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5/division-3/part-2/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by renumbering Section 56325.1 by Stats. 2021, Ch. 31, Sec. 5.   (AB 1581)   Effective January 1, 2022.","effective":"2022-01-01","html":"<p>While serving on the commission, all commission members shall exercise their independent judgment on behalf of the interests of residents, property owners, and the public as a whole in furthering the purposes of this division. Any member appointed on behalf of local governments shall represent the interests of the public as a whole and not solely the interests of the appointing authority. This section does not require the abstention of any member on any matter, nor does it create a right of action in any person.</p>","text":"While serving on the commission, all commission members shall exercise their independent judgment on behalf of the interests of residents, property owners, and the public as a whole in furthering the purposes of this division. Any member appointed on behalf of local governments shall represent the interests of the public as a whole and not solely the interests of the appointing authority. This section does not require the abstention of any member on any matter, nor does it create a right of action in any person.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/formation-of-commission-and-selection-of-commissioners-56331-4","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}