California § 16641.5 - The Public Employees
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 16641.5 — The Public Employees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16641.5. The Public Employees
The Public Employeesâ Retirement System, as a public entity, and the present, future, and former board members of the Public Employeesâ Retirement System, jointly and individually, and state officers and employees, shall be indemnified from the General Fund and held harmless by the State of California from all claims, demands, suits, actions, damages, judgments, costs, charges, and expenses, including, but not limited to, court costs and attorneyâs fees, and against all liability, losses, and damages of any nature whatsoever that these present, future, or former board members, officers, and employees shall or may at any time sustain as a result of the transfer of the Volunteer Firefighters Length of Service Award System as described in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 50950).
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 16641.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 16641.5 cover?
Section 16641.5 ("The Public Employees") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 16641.5?
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