DIVISION 14. THE VENTURA-LOS ANGELES MOUNTAIN AND COASTAL STUDY COMMISSION [22000. - 22080.]

Division 14 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1556.

§§ 22000–22080 · 22 sections

1. CHAPTER 1. Findings and Declarations of Policy §§ 22000–22002 · 3 sections

   • § 22000 The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the Ventura-Los Angeles Mountain and Coastal Zone, defined in Section 22012, as the last large undeveloped area…
   • § 22001 The Legislature further finds and declares that current conservation and development practices may conflict with the public interest of present and future…
   • § 22002 The Legislature further finds and declares that in order to protect and advance the interests of the present and future generations in the zone and region,…
2. CHAPTER 2. Definitions §§ 22010–22014 · 5 sections

   • § 22010 Unless context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this chapter govern the construction of this division.
   • § 22011 “Commission” means the Ventura-Los Angeles Mountain and Coastal Study Commission.
   • § 22012 “Zone” means: (1) the Ventura-Los Angeles Mountain and Coastal Zone which includes the land and water area of the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Region,…
   • § 22013 “Region” means the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Region, comprised of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
   • § 22014 “Irreversible modification” means any modification that affects the physical shape, function, or environment of any estuary, watershed, flood plain, or park…
3. CHAPTER 3. Organization and Membership §§ 22020–22026 · 7 sections

   • § 22020 There is in the state government a Ventura-Los Angeles Mountain and Coastal Study Commission, consisting of 15 members: (a) The Secretary of the Resources…
   • § 22021 The members of the commission shall serve at the pleasure of their respective appointing powers. The members shall serve without compensation, but each of the…
   • § 22022 (a) The commission shall meet twice a month, and may meet in subcommittee with authority to conduct hearings within special areas of interest. The public shall…
   • § 22023 The time and place of the first meeting of the commission shall be prescribed by the Secretary of the Resources Agency, but in no event shall it be scheduled…
   • § 22024 The commission shall select from among its members a chair and a vice chair.
   • § 22025 All vacancies in the commission membership shall be filled in the same manner in which original appointments were made.
   • § 22026 The commission shall appoint a director who shall have charge of coordinating and administering the affairs of the commission, subject to the direction and…
4. CHAPTER 4. Powers and Duties §§ 22050–22057 · 6 sections

   • § 22050 The commission may: (a) For purposes of this division, accept any gifts, donations, or bequests from individuals or organizations, or accept grants of funds…
   • § 22051 Within nine months of the first meeting of the commission, the commission shall make a detailed study of all factors that may significantly affect or cause…
   • § 22053 The commission shall analyze the interrelations of the studies prepared pursuant to Section 22051 in order to ascertain what is needed for balanced…
   • § 22055 The existence of the commission shall terminate on the 61st day after the final adjournment of the 1972 Regular Session of the Legislature.
   • § 22056 In the preparation of its studies, the commission may ask for current land use information, studies, and plans of cities and counties. Federal governmental…
   • § 22057 The commission may appoint technical advisory committees, whose members shall serve without compensation, and prescribe their membership, powers, and duties.
5. CHAPTER 5. Deferment of Public Works Involving Irreversible Modifications § 22080 · 1 section

   • § 22080 Acquisition of land for, or construction of, all public works projects, by the State of California and state agencies, with a total budget in excess of five…