As used in this article, the term “local agency” means every city, county, city and county, district, or any other local governmental body or corporation empowered to expend public funds for the acquisition of property.

(Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1912.)

Terms Used In California Government Code 54201

  • 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