California § 43638 - When municipal improvements are being made pursuant to this article, the legislat

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 43638 — When municipal improvements are being made pursuant to this article, the legislat, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 43638. When municipal improvements are being made pursuant to this article, the legislat

When municipal improvements are being made pursuant to this article, the legislative body shall make all necessary regulations for carrying out and maintaining the improvements and appoint all necessary agents to look after the construction and operation of improvements. The board of public works shall perform these duties in cities having freeholders’ charters providing for such a board. The legislative body may contract with a specially qualified person, firm or corporation to act as fiscal agent. Such contracts may authorize the fiscal agent to act as agent for any city officer or employee in the performance of any duty required to be performed, or in taking any action authorized to be taken in connection with bonds issued pursuant to this chapter.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 43638

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 43638 cover?

Section 43638 ("When municipal improvements are being made pursuant to this article, the legislat") 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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