California § 5685 - Counties may provide specific services, contract with a public or private agency,
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§ 5685. Counties may provide specific services, contract with a public or private agency,
Counties may provide specific services, contract with a public or private agency, or a combination of both. Nothing contained in this article shall prevent a county from developing a consortium model which involves a number of providers performing specific functions. If a county decides to contract out a portion or all of the community support program functions, priority shall be given to providers, public or private, that have demonstrated an ability and desire to the county to work with the population intended to be served and which possess the management skills needed to perform the functions they propose to perform.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5685
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5685 cover?
Section 5685 ("Counties may provide specific services, contract with a public or private agency,") 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 § 5685?
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