As used in this part, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:

(a) “Council” means the Civil Rights Council and “council member” means a member of the council.

Terms Used In California Government Code 12925

  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • Council: means the Civil Rights Council and "council member" means a member of the council. See California Government Code 12925
  • Department: means the Civil Rights Department. See California Government Code 12925
  • Director: means the Director of Civil Rights. See California Government Code 12925

(b) “Department” means the Civil Rights Department.

(c) “Director” means the Director of Civil Rights.

(d) “Person” includes one or more individuals, partnerships, associations, corporations, limited liability companies, legal representatives, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, and receivers or other fiduciaries.

(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 48, Sec. 33. (SB 189) Effective June 30, 2022.)