(a) The Judicial Council is authorized to establish a tax-exempt public benefit nonprofit corporation, or other tax-exempt entity, qualified under federal and state law to raise revenues and receive grants or other financial support from private or public sources, for the purposes of undertaking or funding any lawful activity authorized to be undertaken by the Judicial Council. Financial support sought by the nonprofit corporation or other tax-exempt entity shall be used solely for the governmental purposes approved by the Judicial Council for activities within the scope of authority of the Judicial Council.

(b) The Administrative Office of the Courts may provide administrative support and oversight services to a tax-exempt public benefit nonprofit corporation or other tax-exempt entity established under this section. Any services provided shall be consistent with current limitations and practices of public employment.

Terms Used In California Government Code 68516

  • 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.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • State: means the State of California, unless applied to the different parts of the United States. See California Government Code 18

(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 54, Sec. 7. (SB 544) Effective January 1, 2010.)

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