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

(Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1065.)

Terms Used In California Government Code 53520

  • 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