California § 20471 - Approval of the contract shall be by ordinance adopted by the affirmative vote of
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§ 20471. Approval of the contract shall be by ordinance adopted by the affirmative vote of
Approval of the contract shall be by ordinance adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the governing body, not less than 20 days after the adoption of the resolution of intention, or by ordinance adopted by a majority vote of the electorate of the public agency voting thereon.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 20471
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20471 cover?
Section 20471 ("Approval of the contract shall be by ordinance adopted by the affirmative vote of") 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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Is this the official text of California law?
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