Any reference to “councilman” or “councilmen” shall also mean and include “councilwoman” or “councilwomen.” A female member of a city council may designate herself “councilwoman.” Any member of a city council may designate himself or herself “councilmember.”

(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 982, Sec. 13.)

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Terms Used In California Government Code 36815

  • City: includes "city and county" and "incorporated town" but does not include "unincorporated town" or "village. See California Government Code 20