(a) The governing board of a community college district may lease temporary-use buildings for a term extending to the expected duration of use by the district.

(b) Any lease agreement or contract entered into pursuant to this section shall be initiated by resolution authorizing such action and prescribing the terms thereof adopted by vote of a majority of the members of the governing board.

Terms Used In California Education Code 81523

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC

(c) A governing board of a community college district shall not enter into a lease pursuant to subdivision (a), unless the resolution adopted pursuant to subdivision (b) has been published in a newspaper published in the district and having a general circulation there; or if there is no such newspaper, then in a newspaper having a general circulation in the district; or if there is no such newspaper, then in a newspaper having a general circulation in a county in which the district or any part thereof is situated. Notice shall be published no less than once a week for three weeks prior to the execution of the lease by the board.

(d) Any temporary-use building in which students are expected to enter and which is leased under one, or successive leases, for a total time in excess of three years, or under a lease-purchase contract, shall be subject to the provisions of Article 7 (commencing with Section 81130) and Article 8 (commencing with Section 81160) of Chapter 1 of this part.

(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 373.)