California § 1771 - When an officer is removed, declared insane, or convicted of a felony or offense
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1771 — When an officer is removed, declared insane, or convicted of a felony or offense, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1771. When an officer is removed, declared insane, or convicted of a felony or offense
(a) When an officer is removed, declared insane, or convicted of a felony or offense involving a violation of his or her official duty, or when his or her election or appointment is declared void, the body or person before whom the proceedings are had shall give notice thereof to the officer or body empowered to fill the vacancy. (b) When an office becomes vacant pursuant to subdivision (m) of Section 1770, the local agency on which the vacancy occurs shall give notice of that vacancy to the officer or body authorized to fill the vacancy.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1771
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1771 cover?
Section 1771 ("When an officer is removed, declared insane, or convicted of a felony or offense") 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.
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