California § 8630 - A local emergency may be proclaimed only by the governing body of a city, county,
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§ 8630. A local emergency may be proclaimed only by the governing body of a city, county,
(a) A local emergency may be proclaimed only by the governing body of a city, county, or city and county, or by an official designated by ordinance adopted by that governing body. (b) Whenever a local emergency is proclaimed by an official designated by ordinance, the local emergency shall not remain in effect for a period in excess of seven days unless it has been ratified by the governing body. (c) The governing body shall review the need for continuing the local emergency at least once every 60 days until the governing body terminates the local emergency. (d) The governing body shall proclaim the termination of the local emergency at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8630
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8630 cover?
Section 8630 ("A local emergency may be proclaimed only by the governing body of a city, county,") 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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