As used in this article, “local agency” means a county, city, public district, joint powers agency, or any public or municipal corporation.

(Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 42, Sec. 1.)

Terms Used In California Government Code 53212

  • City: includes "city and county" and "incorporated town" but does not include "unincorporated town" or "village. See California Government Code 20
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • County: includes city and county. See California Government Code 19