In implementing this chapter, the awarding department shall utilize existing resources such as the Office of Small and Minority Business.

(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 61, Sec. 1.)

Terms Used In California Government Code 16854

  • Awarding department: means any agency, department, constitutional officer, governmental entity, or other officer or entity of the state empowered by law to issue bonds on behalf of the State of California. See California Government Code 16851
  • Minority: means an ethnic person of color including American Indians, Asians (including, but not limited to, Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Pacific Islanders, Samoans, and Southeast Asians), Blacks, Filipinos, and Hispanics. See California Government Code 16851