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THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL LAW HANDBOOK,
2009 EDITION


League of California Cities 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, California 95814 Tel: (916) 658-8200 Fax: (916) 658-8240 E-Mail: kburdick@cacities.org Internet: www.cacities.org	American Legal Publishing Corporation 432 Walnut Street, Suite 1200 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Tel: (800) 445-5588 Fax: (513) 763-3562 E-Mail: customerservice@amlegal.com Internet: www.amlegal.com

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For information, address the League of California Cities, 1400 K Street, 4th Floor, Sacramento, California 95814,
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Mission of the League of California Cities: to restore and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians.

Core Beliefs of the League of California Cities:

We believe…

local self-governance is the cornerstone of democracy.

our strength lies in the unity of our diverse communities of interest.

in the involvement of all stakeholders in establishing goals and in solving problems.

in conducting the business of government with openness, respect, and civility.

the spirit of public service is what builds communities.

cities are vital to the strength of the California economy.

the vitality of cities is dependent upon their fiscal stability and local autonomy.

the active participation of all city officials increases the League's effectiveness.

focused advocacy and lobbying is most effective through partnerships and collaboration.

well-informed city officials mean responsive, visionary leadership, and effective and efficient city operations.

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1400 K Street, 4th Floor, Sacramento, California 95814, 916/658-8257.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword and Acknowledgments

I. Nature of Municipal Corporations

II. Open Government and Ethics

III. Elections

IV. Personnel

V. Finance and Economic Development

VI. Municipal Services and Utilities

VII. Public Contracting

VIII. Public Property

IX. Regulating Businesses and Personal Conduct

X. Land Use

XI. Protecting the Environment

XII. Code Enforcement

XIII. Liability and Litigation

Table of Authorities

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THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL LAW HANDBOOK, 2009 EDITION

THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL LAW HANDBOOK,
2009 EDITION