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CA Govt Code § 13906 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4 - CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION BOARD|CHAPTER 1 - General|Section 13906.

13906.  A majority of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of any business, for the performance of any duty, or for the exercise of any power of the board. A vacancy in the board does not impair the right of the remaining members to exercise all the powers of the board.(Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 112.)
CA Govt Code § 13907 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4 - CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION BOARD|CHAPTER 1 - General|Section 13907.

13907.  The act of a majority of the board when in session as a board is the act of the board; but any investigation, inquiry, or hearing which the board has power to undertake or to hold may be undertaken or held by or before any member designated for the purpose by the board.(Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 112.)
CA Govt Code § 13908 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4 - CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION BOARD|CHAPTER 1 - General|Section 13908.

13908.  The evidence in any investigation, inquiry, or hearing may be taken by the member to whom the investigation, inquiry, or hearing has been assigned or, in his or their behalf, by an examiner designated for that purpose. Every finding, opinion, and order made by a member so designated, pursuant to investigation, inquiry, or hearing, when approved or confirmed by the board and ordered filed in its office at the State Capitol, Sacramento, is the finding, opinion, and order of the board.(Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 112.)
CA Govt Code § 13909 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4 - CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION BOARD|CHAPTER 1 - General|Section 13909.

13909.  (a) The board shall appoint an executive officer who shall hold office at its pleasure. It may also employ those personnel, including examiners, as it deems necessary for the performance of its duties.(b) The executive officer shall execute those duties and responsibilities as may be delegated by the board. The board may, except as otherwise provided in this section, delegate any statutory power of the board to the executive officer, or any examiner, employee, or committee as the board may designate, by means of a board order that is adopted by a majority of all of the board’s members and that prescribes the limits of the delegation.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 31, Sec. 106. (SB 836) Effective June 27, 2016.)
CA Govt Code § 13910 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4 - CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION BOARD|CHAPTER 1 - General|Section 13910.

13910.  The executive officer, or his or her designee, shall keep a full and true record of all proceedings of the board, issue all necessary process, writs, warrants, and notices, and perform those other duties as the board prescribes. The executive officer and the deputy executive officers, or their designees may administer oaths, certify to all official acts, and issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of papers, books, accounts, documents, and testimony in any inquiry, investigation, hearing, or proceeding in any part of the state.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 726, Sec. 9. Effective September 22, 1994.)
CA Govt Code § 13911 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4 - CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION BOARD|CHAPTER 1 - General|Section 13911.

13911.  The examiners may administer oaths, examine witnesses, issue subpenas, and receive evidence, under such rules and regulations as the board may adopt.(Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 112.)
CA Govt Code § 13915 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4 - CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION BOARD|CHAPTER 1 - General|Section 13915.

13915.  The board shall hold regular meetings in Sacramento and may hold other meetings at the times and places within the state as a majority of the board directs. At any meeting the board may transact any business and perform all duties imposed upon it.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1124, Sec. 15. Effective September 30, 2002.)
CA Govt Code § 13920 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4 - CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION BOARD|CHAPTER 1 - General|Section 13920.

13920.  The board may adopt regulations pursuant to Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 governing any matter over which it has jurisdiction.(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 37, Sec. 25. (AB 1817) Effective June 27, 2018.)
CA Govt Code § 13970 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4 - CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION BOARD|CHAPTER 5.5 - Indemnification of Citizens Benefiting the Public|Section 13970.

13970.  Direct action on the part of private citizens in preventing the commission of crimes against the person or property of others, or in apprehending criminals, or rescuing a person in immediate danger of injury or death as a result of fire, drowning, or other catastrophe, benefits the entire public. In recognition of the public purpose served, the state may indemnify such citizens, their surviving spouses, their surviving children, and any persons dependent upon such citizens for their principal support in appropriate cases for any injury, death, or damage sustained by such citizens, their surviving spouses, their surviving children, and any persons dependent upon such citizens for their principal support as a direct consequence of such meritorious action to the extent that they are not compensated for the injury, death, or damage from any other source. A claim shall be denied if an award has been made under Article 1 (commencing with Section 13960) of this chapter for the same incident.(Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1436.)
CA Govt Code § 13971 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4 - CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION BOARD|CHAPTER 5.5 - Indemnification of Citizens Benefiting the Public|Section 13971.

13971.  As used in this article, “private citizen” means any person other than a peace officer, fireman, lifeguard, or person whose employment includes the duty to protect the public safety acting within the course and scope of such employment.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 569, Sec. 12. (AB 1140) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Govt Code § 13972 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4 - CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION BOARD|CHAPTER 5.5 - Indemnification of Citizens Benefiting the Public|Section 13972.

13972.  (a) If a private citizen incurs personal injury or death or damage to his or her property in preventing the commission of a crime against the person or property of another, in apprehending a criminal, or in materially assisting a peace officer in prevention of a crime or apprehension of a criminal, or rescuing a person in immediate danger of injury or death as a result of fire, drowning, or other catastrophe, the private citizen, his or her surviving spouse, his or her surviving children, a person dependent upon the citizen for his or her principal support, any person legally liable for the citizen’s pecuniary losses, or a public safety or law enforcement agency acting on behalf of any of the above may file a claim with the California Victim Compensation Board for indemnification to the extent that the claimant is not compensated from any other source for the injury, death, or damage. The claim shall generally show all of the following:(1) The date, place, and other circumstances of the occurrence or events that gave rise to the claim.(2) A general description of the activities of the private citizen in prevention of a crime, apprehension of a criminal, or rescuing a person in immediate danger of injury or death as a result of fire, drowning, or other catastrophe.(3) The amount or estimated amount of the injury, death, or damage sustained for which the claimant is not compensated from any other source, insofar as it may be known at the time of the presentation of the claim.(4) Any other information that the California Victim Compensation Board may require.(b) A claim filed under subdivision (a) shall be accompanied by a corroborating statement and recommendation from the appropriate state or local public safety or law enforcement agency.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 31, Sec. 119. (SB 836) Effective June 27, 2016.)
CA Govt Code § 13973 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4 - CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION BOARD|CHAPTER 5.5 - Indemnification of Citizens Benefiting the Public|Section 13973.

13973.  (a) Upon presentation of a claim pursuant to this chapter, the California Victim Compensation Board shall fix a time and place for the hearing of the claim, and shall mail notices of the hearing to interested persons or agencies. The board shall receive recommendations from public safety or law enforcement agencies, and evidence showing all of the following:(1) The nature of the crime committed by the apprehended criminal or prevented by the action of the private citizen, or the nature of the action of the private citizen in rescuing a person in immediate danger of injury or death as a result of fire, drowning, or other catastrophe, and the circumstances involved.(2) That the actions of the private citizen substantially and materially contributed to the apprehension of a criminal, the prevention of a crime, or the rescuing of a person in immediate danger of injury or death as a result of fire, drowning, or other catastrophe.(3) That, as a direct consequence, the private citizen incurred personal injury or damage to property or died.(4) The extent of the injury or damage for which the claimant is not compensated from any other source.(5) Any other evidence that the board may require.(b) If the board determines, on the basis of a preponderance of the evidence, that the state should indemnify the claimant for the injury, death, or damage sustained, it shall approve the claim for payment. In no event shall a claim be approved by the board under this article in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000).(c) In addition to any award made under this chapter, the board may award, as attorney’s fees, an amount representing the reasonable value of legal services rendered a claimant, but in no event to exceed 10 percent of the amount of the award. No attorney shall charge, demand, receive, or collect for services rendered in connection with any proceedings under this chapter any amount other than that awarded as attorney’s fees under this section. Claims approved under this chapter shall be paid from a separate appropriation made to the California Victim Compensation in the Budget Act and as the claims are approved by the board.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 31, Sec. 120. (SB 836) Effective June 27, 2016.)
CA Govt Code § 13974 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4 - CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION BOARD|CHAPTER 5.5 - Indemnification of Citizens Benefiting the Public|Section 13974.

13974.  The California Victim Compensation Board is hereby authorized to make all needful rules and regulations consistent with the law for the purpose of carrying into effect this article.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 31, Sec. 121. (SB 836) Effective June 27, 2016.)
CA Govt Code § 13974.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4 - CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION BOARD|CHAPTER 5.5 - Indemnification of Citizens Benefiting the Public|Section 13974.1.

13974.1.  (a) The California Victim Compensation Board shall use the applicable provisions of this article to establish a claim and reward procedure to reward persons providing information leading to the location of any child listed in the missing children registry compiled pursuant to former Section 11114 of the Penal Code or maintained pursuant to the system maintained pursuant to Sections 14203 and 14204 of the Penal Code.(b) Awards shall be made upon recommendation of the Department of Justice in an amount of not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) to any one individual. However, as a condition to an award, in any particular case, an amount equal to or greater in nonstate funds shall have been first offered as a reward for information leading to the location of that missing child.(c) The Missing Children Reward Fund is abolished and any remaining balance is transferred to the Restitution Fund. The California Victim Compensation Board shall make awards pursuant to this section from the Restitution Fund, using the appropriation authority provided in Section 13964.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 31, Sec. 122. (SB 836) Effective June 27, 2016.)
CA Govt Code § 13974.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4 - CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION BOARD|CHAPTER 5.5 - Indemnification of Citizens Benefiting the Public|Section 13974.2.

13974.2.  Any reference to Article 2 (commencing with Section 13970) of Chapter 5, as it read on December 31, 2002, shall be construed to refer to this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1141, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Govt Code § 13974.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4 - CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION BOARD|CHAPTER 6 - Victims of Crime Recovery Center|Section 13974.5.

13974.5.  (a) The California Victim Compensation Board shall enter into an interagency agreement with the University of California, San Francisco, to establish a victims of crime recovery center at the San Francisco General Hospital for the purpose of providing comprehensive and integrated services to victims of crime, subject to conditions set forth by the board.(b) This section shall not apply to the University of California unless the Regents of the University of California, by appropriate resolution, make this section applicable.(c) This section shall only be implemented to the extent that funding is appropriated for that purpose.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 31, Sec. 123. (SB 836) Effective June 27, 2016.)
CA Govt Code § 13975 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4.5 - TRANSPORTATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Duties and Powers|Section 13975.

13975.  There is in the state government the Transportation Agency. The agency consists of the Department of the California Highway Patrol, the California Transportation Commission, the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Transportation, the High-Speed Rail Authority, and the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Bays of San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 250. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)
CA Govt Code § 13976 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4.5 - TRANSPORTATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Duties and Powers|Section 13976.

13976.  The agency is under the supervision of an executive officer known as the Secretary of Transportation. He or she shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor.The annual salary of the secretary is provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of this code.As used in this part, “agency” and “secretary” refer to the Transportation Agency and the Secretary of Transportation, respectively, unless the context otherwise requires.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 252. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)
CA Govt Code § 13977 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4.5 - TRANSPORTATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Duties and Powers|Section 13977.

13977.  Before entering upon the duties of his office the secretary shall execute an official bond to the state in the penal sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) conditioned upon the faithful performance of his duties.(Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 138.)
CA Govt Code § 13978 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4.5 - TRANSPORTATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Duties and Powers|Section 13978.

13978.  The secretary has the power of general supervision over, and is directly responsible to the Governor for, the operations of each department, office, and unit within the agency. The secretary may issue such orders as the secretary deems appropriate to exercise any power or jurisdiction, or to assume or discharge any responsibility, or to carry out or effect any of the purposes vested by law in any department in the agency.(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1153.)
CA Govt Code § 13978.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4.5 - TRANSPORTATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Duties and Powers|Section 13978.2.

13978.2.  The Secretary of Transportation shall advise the Governor on, and assist the Governor in establishing, major policy and program matters affecting each department, office, or other unit within the agency, and shall serve as the principal communication link for the effective transmission of policy problems and decisions between the Governor and each such department, office, or other unit.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 253. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)
CA Govt Code § 13978.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4.5 - TRANSPORTATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Duties and Powers|Section 13978.4.

13978.4.  The Secretary of Transportation shall exercise the authority vested in the Governor in respect to the functions of each department, office, or other unit within the agency, including the adjudication of conflicts between or among the departments, offices, or other units; and shall represent the Governor in coordinating the activities of each such department, office, or other unit with those of other agencies, federal, state, or local.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 254. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)
CA Govt Code § 13979 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4.5 - TRANSPORTATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Duties and Powers|Section 13979.

13979.  The secretary shall develop and report to the Governor on legislative, budgetary, and administrative programs to accomplish comprehensive, long-range, coordinated planning and policy formulation in the matters of public interest related to the agency. To accomplish this end, the secretary may hold public hearings, consult with and use the services and cooperation of other state agencies, employ staff and consultants, and appoint advisory and technical committees to assist in the work.(Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 138.)
CA Govt Code § 13979.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4.5 - TRANSPORTATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Duties and Powers|Section 13979.1.

13979.1.  With respect to coordinated planning and policy formulation in transportation and housing policies, the secretary shall be responsible for resolving significant policy conflicts among state, local, and federal housing plans and programs and state, local, or federal transportation plans and programs which impede effective implementation of state housing or state transportation policy.(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1066.)
CA Govt Code § 13979.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4.5 - TRANSPORTATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Duties and Powers|Section 13979.2.

13979.2.  (a) The secretary, on behalf of the agency, and any department, office, or other unit within the agency with the authority to implement transportation projects, may assume responsibilities under the federal National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4321 et seq.) and other federal environmental laws, pursuant to Section 327 of Title 23 of the United States Code, for any railroad, public transportation, or multimodal project.(b)  Before assuming the responsibilities set forth in subdivision (a) through execution of a memorandum of understanding between the State of California and the federal government, the secretary shall submit a copy of the draft memorandum of understanding to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. Execution of the memorandum of understanding shall occur no sooner than 30 days after the secretary provides the draft memorandum of understanding to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or whatever lesser time after that notification that the chair of the joint committee, or the chair’s designee, may determine.(c) The State of California consents to the jurisdiction of the federal courts with regard to the compliance, discharge, or enforcement of any responsibilities assumed pursuant to subdivision (a).(d) In any action brought pursuant to the federal laws described in subdivision (a) for a project for which responsibilities have been assumed pursuant to subdivision (a), no immunity from suit may be asserted pursuant to the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution, and any immunity is hereby waived.(e) No responsibility assumed pursuant to subdivision (a) may be delegated to any political subdivision of the state, such as a county, or its instrumentalities.(f) This section does not affect the obligation of the secretary and all departments, offices, and other units within the agency to comply with state and federal law.(g) Nothing in this section is intended to repeal or modify Section 820.1 of the Streets and Highways Code.(h) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2025, and as of that date is repealed.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 81, Sec. 2. (AB 149) Effective July 16, 2021. Repealed as of January 1, 2025, by its own provisions.)
CA Govt Code § 13980 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4.5 - TRANSPORTATION AGENCY|CHAPTER 1 - General Duties and Powers|Section 13980.

13980.  For the purpose of administration, the secretary shall review the organization of the agency and report to the Governor on such changes as he deems necessary properly to segregate and conduct the work of the agency.(Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 138.)