Gov. Code, § 83117 · Chapter 3. Fair Political Practices Commission

Gov. Code, § 83117

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

The Commission may:

(a) Accept grants, contributions and appropriations;

(b) Contract for any services which cannot satisfactorily be performed by its employees;

(c) Employ legal counsel. Upon request of the Commission, the Attorney General shall provide legal advice and representation without charge to the Commission.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=83117.
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