California § 51542 - When the city charter or a city ordinance authorized by the charter provides, the
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 51542 — When the city charter or a city ordinance authorized by the charter provides, the, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51542. When the city charter or a city ordinance authorized by the charter provides, the
When the city charter or a city ordinance authorized by the charter provides, the county officers designated in the charter or ordinance shall perform any of the following duties of the city legislative body, assessor, tax collector, or other officers: (a) The assessment of city property for city taxes. (b) The equalization and correction of the assessment. (c) The collection, payment, and enforcement of the taxes, including delinquent taxes. (d) The redemption of property from sale or other penalty for nonpayment of city taxes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California § 51542
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 51542 cover?
Section 51542 ("When the city charter or a city ordinance authorized by the charter provides, the") 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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