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PART 3. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES

Part 3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.

§§ 52000–52190 · 40 sections

  1. CHAPTER 1. Community Energy Authority §§ 52000–52190 · 40 sections
    1. ARTICLE 1. General Provisions §§ 52000–52012 · 13 sections
      • § 52000 This chapter may be cited as the Community Energy Authority Act.
      • § 52001 It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this part to provide the means by which a county or city can plan and implement a comprehensive energy strategy…
      • § 52002 Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions contained in this article govern the construction of this chapter.
      • § 52003 “Authority” means a community energy authority created pursuant to this chapter.
      • § 52004 “City” means any city or city and county.
      • § 52005 “County” means any county.
      • § 52006 “Governing body” means the city council in the case of a city or the board of supervisors in the case of a county.
      • § 52007 “Area of operation” means either of the following: (a) In the case of an authority created by a city, the area within its boundaries. It does not include any…
      • § 52008 “Federal government” means the United States, or any agency or instrumentality of the United States.
      • § 52009 “Energy project” means any project within the city’s or county’s boundaries that directly or indirectly involves a substantial use of energy in its operation,…
      • § 52010 “Bond” means any bonds, notes, certificates of participation, interim certificates, debentures, or other obligations issued by an authority pursuant to this…
      • § 52011 If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, this invalidity shall not affect other provisions or…
      • § 52012 This chapter shall be interpreted liberally to effect its purposes.
    2. ARTICLE 2. Creation of Community Energy Authorities §§ 52030–52033 · 4 sections
      • § 52030 The governing body of any county or city may, by resolution or ordinance, create a community energy authority.
      • § 52031 (a) The governing bodies of any two or more cities or counties or any combination thereof may by agreement create an area energy authority. Each governing body…
      • § 52032 The area of operation of an authority created pursuant to Section 52031 shall be the combined possible areas of operation of participating cities and counties,…
      • § 52033 As an alternative to Section 52032, two or more governing bodies may jointly exercise any power under this chapter pursuant to a joint powers agreement entered…
    3. ARTICLE 3. Officers and Employees §§ 52050–52056 · 7 sections
      • § 52050 The members of the governing body shall, ex officio, be the commissioners of the authority except in the case of an area energy authority, as provided by…
      • § 52051 The powers and functions of an authority are vested in its commissioners.
      • § 52052 A majority of the commissioners constitutes a quorum for purposes of conducting the business of the authority. The commissioners shall act by majority vote…
      • § 52053 The authority may adopt rules and regulations not in conflict with law.
      • § 52054 The records of the authority shall be open to public inspection pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000)…
      • § 52055 The commissioners shall provide by resolution for the time and place of holding their regular meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or by…
      • § 52056 The authority may create advisory committees as deemed necessary for any purpose of the authority.
    4. ARTICLE 4. Alternative Officers §§ 52080–52081 · 2 sections
      • § 52080 As an alternative to serving as the commissioners of the authority, the governing body of any county or city, at the time of the adoption of a resolution or…
      • § 52081 A governing body of a county or city which has appointed commissioners pursuant to this article retains the power of review and approval of all actions of the…
    5. ARTICLE 5. Powers and Duties §§ 52100–52107 · 8 sections
      • § 52100 For purposes of the District Reorganization Act of 1965 (Division 1 (commencing with Section 56000) of Title 6), an authority, except as otherwise provided in…
      • § 52101 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…
      • § 52102 Within its area of operation, an authority may do all of the following: (a) Exercise all powers and authority related to energy projects designated by the…
      • § 52103 An authority may, subject to approval by the governing body, contract for the furnishing by any person, business, public utility, or agency, public or private,…
      • § 52104 To the extent feasible, an authority shall utilize the employees and services of the county or city for its operations. If the governing body determines that…
      • § 52105 An authority shall apply for and obtain any permits, licenses, certificates, or approvals that may be necessary for an authority owned and operated energy…
      • § 52106 An authority may, subject to the direction of the governing body, do all of the following: (a) Conduct public hearings for all energy projects. (b) Hold public…
      • § 52107 All energy projects shall be consistent with all state, regional, and local planning, zoning, sanitary, safety, and building laws, ordinances, and regulations…
    6. ARTICLE 6. Bonds § 52120 · 1 section
      • § 52120 An authority may issue bonds pursuant to the Revenue Bond Law of 1941 (Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 54300) of Part 1 of Division 2), except that,…
    7. ARTICLE 7. Claims § 52170 · 1 section
      • § 52170 All claims for money or damages against the authority are governed by Part 3 (commencing with Section 900) and Part 4 (commencing with Section 940) of Division…
    8. ARTICLE 8. Tax Exemption of Community Energy Authority §§ 52180–52182 · 3 sections
      • § 52180 It has been found and declared by the Legislature that the activities of an authority constitute an important governmental function and are for public uses and…
      • § 52181 The property of an authority is exempt from all taxes and special assessments of the state or any city, county, or political subdivision of the state. In lieu…
      • § 52182 The bonds of an authority are issued for an essential public and governmental purpose, and, together with interest thereon and income therefrom, are exempt…
    9. ARTICLE 9. Prohibitions § 52190 · 1 section
      • § 52190 Nothing in this act allows an authority to acquire or operate any public utility facilities or property employed in the generation, transmission, or…