§ 18987.7 (a) The State Department of Social Services shall convene a …
§ 18987.71 For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the …
§ 18987.72 (a) In order to obtain knowledge and experience with which to …

Terms Used In California Codes > Welfare and Institutions Code > Division 9 > Part 6 > Chapter 12.87 - Reform of Residentially Based Services for Children and Youth

  • County: includes "city and county. See California Welfare and Institutions Code 14
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.