Pub. Util. Code, § 3340 · Article 4. Powers of the Authority
Pub. Util. Code, § 3340
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The authority is authorized and empowered to do any of the following:
(a) Adopt an official seal.
(b) Sue and be sued in its own name.
(c) Employ or contract with officers and employees to administer the authority. The authority may contract for the services of a chief executive officer, who shall serve at the pleasure of the board. If the chief executive officer contracts for the services of any other officer or employee, the contract shall be subject to the approval of the board.
(d) Exercise the power of eminent domain.
(e) Adopt rules and regulations for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business.
(f) Do all things generally necessary or convenient to carry out its powers under, and the purposes of, this division.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1124, Sec. 51. Effective September 30, 2002.
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