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CA Govt Code § 64627 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 6.8 - San Francisco Bay Area Regional Housing Finance|PART 2 - Financing Activities of the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority|CHAPTER 2 - Revenue|ARTICLE 2 - Commercial Linkage Fee|Section 64627.

64627.  (a) Any person may request an audit in order to determine whether any fee or charge levied by the executive board and the authority board exceeds the amount necessary to cover the reasonable cost of providing the housing necessitated by the commercial development project for which the commercial linkage fee is imposed, as determined in the regional nexus study pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 64621. If a person makes that request, the executive board and the authority may retain an independent auditor to conduct an audit to determine whether the commercial linkage fee is reasonable, but is not required to conduct the audit if an audit has been performed for the same fee within the previous 12 months.(b) If an audit pursuant to this section determines that the amount of any commercial linkage fee or charge does not meet the requirements of this article, the executive board and the authority board shall adjust the fee accordingly.(c) The authority shall retain an independent auditor to conduct an audit only if the person who requests the audit deposits with the authority the amount of the executive board’s and the authority’s reasonable estimate of the cost of the independent audit. At the conclusion of the audit, the authority shall reimburse unused sums, if any, or the requesting person shall pay the authority the excess of the actual cost of the audit over the sum which was deposited.(d) Any audit conducted by an independent auditor pursuant to this section shall conform to generally accepted auditing standards.(e) This section shall not be construed as granting any additional authority to any local agency to levy any fee or charge which is not otherwise authorized by another provision of law, nor shall its provisions be construed as granting authority to any local agency to levy a new fee or charge when other provisions of law specifically prohibit the levy of a fee or charge.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 598, Sec. 1. (AB 1487) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Govt Code § 64628 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 6.8 - San Francisco Bay Area Regional Housing Finance|PART 2 - Financing Activities of the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority|CHAPTER 2 - Revenue|ARTICLE 2 - Commercial Linkage Fee|Section 64628.

64628.  Any action by the executive board and the authority board or interested person under this article shall be brought pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 860) of Title 10 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 598, Sec. 1. (AB 1487) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Govt Code § 64630 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 6.8 - San Francisco Bay Area Regional Housing Finance|PART 2 - Financing Activities of the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority|CHAPTER 2 - Revenue|ARTICLE 3 - Bonds|Section 64630.

64630.  The authority board may, by majority vote, initiate proceedings to issue general obligation bonds pursuant to this chapter by adopting a resolution stating its intent to issue the bonds. The authority board shall not adopt a resolution to initiate proceedings until after the executive board has adopted a resolution in support of the issuance of the general obligation bonds.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 598, Sec. 1. (AB 1487) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Govt Code § 64631 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 6.8 - San Francisco Bay Area Regional Housing Finance|PART 2 - Financing Activities of the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority|CHAPTER 2 - Revenue|ARTICLE 3 - Bonds|Section 64631.

64631.  (a) The authority may incur general obligation bonded indebtedness, secured by the levy of ad valorem property taxes, pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 1 of Article XIII A of the California Constitution, for the acquisition or improvement of real property or for funding or refunding of any outstanding indebtedness in connection with the acquisition or improvement of that real property.(b) For purposes of incurring general obligation bonded indebtedness pursuant to this subdivision, the authority shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 53400) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 598, Sec. 1. (AB 1487) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Govt Code § 64633 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 6.8 - San Francisco Bay Area Regional Housing Finance|PART 2 - Financing Activities of the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority|CHAPTER 2 - Revenue|ARTICLE 3 - Bonds|Section 64633.

64633.  (a) The authority or any person executing the bonds issued pursuant to this title shall not be personally liable on the bonds by reason of their issuance.(b) The bonds and other obligations of the authority are not a debt of any city or county, the Association of Bay Area Governments, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission or any of its affiliated entities, or of the state or of any of its political subdivisions, other than the authority, and neither a city or county nor the state or any of its political subdivisions, other than the authority, shall be liable on the bonds, and the bonds or obligations shall be payable exclusively from funds or properties of the authority, as specified in the applicable bond or other security document. Bonds issued pursuant to this title shall contain a statement to this effect on their face.(c) If the signature of any member of the authority or staff member of the authority appears on bonds issued pursuant to this title, and that individual ceases to be a member of the authority or staff member of the authority before delivery of the bonds, that member’s signature shall be as effective as if the member had remained in office.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 598, Sec. 1. (AB 1487) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Govt Code § 64634 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 6.8 - San Francisco Bay Area Regional Housing Finance|PART 2 - Financing Activities of the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority|CHAPTER 2 - Revenue|ARTICLE 3 - Bonds|Section 64634.

64634.  (a) Every two years after the issuance of bonds pursuant to this section, the authority shall contract for an independent financial and performance audit. The audit shall be conducted according to guidelines established by the Controller. A copy of the completed audit shall be provided to the Controller, the Director of Finance, and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.(b) Upon the request of the Governor or the Legislature, the Bureau of State Audits may conduct a financial and performance audit of the authority. The results of any audit shall be provided to the authority board, the Controller, the Director of Finance, and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 598, Sec. 1. (AB 1487) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Govt Code § 64635 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 6.8 - San Francisco Bay Area Regional Housing Finance|PART 2 - Financing Activities of the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority|CHAPTER 2 - Revenue|ARTICLE 3 - Bonds|Section 64635.

64635.  Bonds issued pursuant to this article are fully negotiable.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 598, Sec. 1. (AB 1487) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Govt Code § 64636 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 6.8 - San Francisco Bay Area Regional Housing Finance|PART 2 - Financing Activities of the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority|CHAPTER 2 - Revenue|ARTICLE 3 - Bonds|Section 64636.

64636.  Any action to determine the validity or adoption of any tax, fee, or other charge provided for in, or the validity of bonds issued pursuant to, this title, or any of the proceedings, contracts, agreements, or other arrangements or matters entered into, shall be commenced within 60 days from the date of the election or the adoption of the resolution approving such matters, as applicable, pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 860) of Title 10 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. After that date, the adoption of such tax, fee, or other charge, the issuance of the bonds, and all proceedings in relation thereto, shall be held valid and incontestable in every respect.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 370, Sec. 165. (SB 1371) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Govt Code § 65025 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 7 - PLANNING AND LAND USE|DIVISION 1 - PLANNING AND ZONING|CHAPTER 1.5 - Office of Planning and Research|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 65025.

65025.  “Office” as used in this chapter means the Office of Planning and Research.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534.)
CA Govt Code § 65026 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 7 - PLANNING AND LAND USE|DIVISION 1 - PLANNING AND ZONING|CHAPTER 1.5 - Office of Planning and Research|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 65026.

65026.  “Functional plan” as used in this chapter, means an intermediate- or short-range plan for the operation of a discrete function of state government.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534.)
CA Govt Code § 65027 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 7 - PLANNING AND LAND USE|DIVISION 1 - PLANNING AND ZONING|CHAPTER 1.5 - Office of Planning and Research|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 65027.

65027.  “Report” as used in this chapter, means the State Environmental Goals and Policy Report.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534.)
CA Govt Code § 65028.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 7 - PLANNING AND LAND USE|DIVISION 1 - PLANNING AND ZONING|CHAPTER 1.5 - Office of Planning and Research|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 65028.1.

65028.1.  “Council,” as used in this chapter, means the Planning Advisory and Assistance Council established pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 65040.6.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1386.)
CA Govt Code § 65028.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 7 - PLANNING AND LAND USE|DIVISION 1 - PLANNING AND ZONING|CHAPTER 1.5 - Office of Planning and Research|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 65028.2.

65028.2.  “District,” as used in this chapter, means a regional planning district created by the Office of Planning and Research pursuant to Section 65040.4.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1386.)
CA Govt Code § 65030 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 7 - PLANNING AND LAND USE|DIVISION 1 - PLANNING AND ZONING|CHAPTER 1.5 - Office of Planning and Research|ARTICLE 2 - Declaration of State Policy and Legislative Intent|Section 65030.

65030.  The Legislature finds and declares that California’s land is an exhaustible resource, not just a commodity, and is essential to the economy, environment and general well-being of the people of California. It is the policy of the state and the intent of the Legislature to protect California’s land resource, to insure its preservation and use in ways which are economically and socially desirable in an attempt to improve the quality of life in California.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1386.)
CA Govt Code § 65030.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 7 - PLANNING AND LAND USE|DIVISION 1 - PLANNING AND ZONING|CHAPTER 1.5 - Office of Planning and Research|ARTICLE 2 - Declaration of State Policy and Legislative Intent|Section 65030.1.

65030.1.  The Legislature also finds that decisions involving the future growth of the state, most of which are made and will continue to be made at the local level, should be guided by an effective planning process, including the local general plan, and should proceed within the framework of officially approved statewide goals and policies directed to land use, population growth and distribution, development, open space, resource preservation and utilization, air and water quality, and other related physical, social and economic development factors.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1386.)
CA Govt Code § 65030.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 7 - PLANNING AND LAND USE|DIVISION 1 - PLANNING AND ZONING|CHAPTER 1.5 - Office of Planning and Research|ARTICLE 2 - Declaration of State Policy and Legislative Intent|Section 65030.2.

65030.2.  It is further the policy of the state and the intent of the Legislature that land use decisions be made with full knowledge of their economic and fiscal implications, giving consideration to short-term costs and benefits, and their relationship to long-term environmental impact as well as long-term costs and benefits.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1386.)
CA Govt Code § 65031 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 7 - PLANNING AND LAND USE|DIVISION 1 - PLANNING AND ZONING|CHAPTER 1.5 - Office of Planning and Research|ARTICLE 2 - Declaration of State Policy and Legislative Intent|Section 65031.

65031.  The Legislature further finds and declares that recommendation, continuous evaluation and execution of statewide environmental goals, policies and plans are included within the scope of the executive functions of the Governor and responsibility for assuring orderly administration of this process within state government should be assigned to a governmental unit reporting directly to the Governor.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534.)
CA Govt Code § 65032 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 7 - PLANNING AND LAND USE|DIVISION 1 - PLANNING AND ZONING|CHAPTER 1.5 - Office of Planning and Research|ARTICLE 2 - Declaration of State Policy and Legislative Intent|Section 65032.

65032.  The Legislature further finds and declares that analysis of the impact of individual programs on the achievement of statewide environmental goals and the necessity of allocating fiscal and other resources of the state among competing programs and needs requires integration of the planning and executive budget functions within state government.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534.)
CA Govt Code § 65033 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 7 - PLANNING AND LAND USE|DIVISION 1 - PLANNING AND ZONING|CHAPTER 1.5 - Office of Planning and Research|ARTICLE 2 - Declaration of State Policy and Legislative Intent|Section 65033.

65033.  The Legislature recognizes the importance of public participation at every level of the planning process. It is therefore the policy of the state and the intent of the Legislature that each state, regional, and local agency concerned in the planning process involve the public through public hearings, informative meetings, publicity and other means available to them, and that at such hearings and other public forums, the public be afforded the opportunity to respond to clearly defined alternative objectives, policies, and actions.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1386.)
CA Govt Code § 65034 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 7 - PLANNING AND LAND USE|DIVISION 1 - PLANNING AND ZONING|CHAPTER 1.5 - Office of Planning and Research|ARTICLE 2 - Declaration of State Policy and Legislative Intent|Section 65034.

65034.  The Legislature further finds and declares that the state planning process should be designed to influence legislative policy and actions and therefore should specifically include: (1) provisions for regular review and positive action by the Legislature on statewide environmental goals, plans and policies; and (2) clear identification of legislative actions required to carry out statewide environmental goals.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534.)
CA Govt Code § 65035 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 7 - PLANNING AND LAND USE|DIVISION 1 - PLANNING AND ZONING|CHAPTER 1.5 - Office of Planning and Research|ARTICLE 2 - Declaration of State Policy and Legislative Intent|Section 65035.

65035.  The Legislature finds that it is necessary to have one agency at the state level which is responsible for developing state land use policies, coordinating planning of all state agencies, and assisting and monitoring local and regional planning. The Legislature recognizes that the Office of Planning and Research in the office of the Governor, as the most appropriate state agency to carry out this statewide land use planning function. It is not the intent of the Legislature to vest in the Office of Planning and Research any direct operating or regulatory powers over land use, public works, or other state, regional, or local projects or programs.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1386.)
CA Govt Code § 65036 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 7 - PLANNING AND LAND USE|DIVISION 1 - PLANNING AND ZONING|CHAPTER 1.5 - Office of Planning and Research|ARTICLE 2 - Declaration of State Policy and Legislative Intent|Section 65036.

65036.  It is the policy of the state and the intent of the Legislature to assure orderly planning for specific functions such as water development, transportation, natural resources, economic development and human resources by units of state government who exercise management responsibility for these functions. It is further the intent of the Legislature to provide, as part of the state planning process, that state functional plans proceed from common assumptions and forecasts of statewide growth and development, including those set forth in Section 21001 of the Public Resources Code.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534.)
CA Govt Code § 65036.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 7 - PLANNING AND LAND USE|DIVISION 1 - PLANNING AND ZONING|CHAPTER 1.5 - Office of Planning and Research|ARTICLE 2 - Declaration of State Policy and Legislative Intent|Section 65036.1.

65036.1.  The Legislature recognizes that the state planning process, particularly with regard to the preparation of statewide goals and policies, should incorporate the recommendations and views of an advisory council that is responsive to, and of some assistance to, the planning concerns that occur on a local and regional basis.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1386.)
CA Govt Code § 65037 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 7 - PLANNING AND LAND USE|DIVISION 1 - PLANNING AND ZONING|CHAPTER 1.5 - Office of Planning and Research|ARTICLE 3 - Establishment and Functions of Office of Planning and Research|Section 65037.

65037.  The Office of Planning and Research is hereby established in state government in the Governor’s office. The office shall be under the direct control of a director, who shall be responsible to the Governor.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534.)
CA Govt Code § 65038 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 7 - PLANNING AND LAND USE|DIVISION 1 - PLANNING AND ZONING|CHAPTER 1.5 - Office of Planning and Research|ARTICLE 3 - Establishment and Functions of Office of Planning and Research|Section 65038.

65038.  For the purpose of administering this chapter, the Governor shall appoint the Director of State Planning and Research, who shall perform all duties, exercise all powers, assume and discharge all responsibilities, and carry out and effect all purposes vested by law in the office, including contracting for professional or consultant services in connection with the work of the office.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1534.)
CA Govt Code § 65039 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 7 - PLANNING AND LAND USE|DIVISION 1 - PLANNING AND ZONING|CHAPTER 1.5 - Office of Planning and Research|ARTICLE 3 - Establishment and Functions of Office of Planning and Research|Section 65039.

65039.  The Governor may appoint the Director of State Planning and Research at a salary that shall be fixed pursuant to Section 12001.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 370, Sec. 168. (SB 1371) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Govt Code § 65040.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 7 - PLANNING AND LAND USE|DIVISION 1 - PLANNING AND ZONING|CHAPTER 1.5 - Office of Planning and Research|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties|Section 65040.1.

65040.1.  In developing a land use policy for the state, the Office of Planning and Research shall cooperate with the Department of Transportation and other federal, state, regional, and local agencies in their development of a viable, feasible, and attainable long-range master plan for aviation that will provide a framework for discussions, a program of accomplishments, and a means to resolve the complex problems of air transportation in California. Such policy and plan shall be guided by the environmental goals and policies of the State Environmental Goals and Policy Report (Section 65041).The office shall advise the Legislature, from time to time, of long-range budgetary projections of the state’s share of the costs relating to the development of new airports and related communities. The projections and information relating to airports shall be provided by the Department of Transportation.It is the intent of the Legislature that society not be compelled to tolerate environmental pollution and that there be provided a level of air service acceptable to society without unacceptable costs in terms of pollution, congestion, or dollars.(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 212.)
CA Govt Code § 65040.20 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 7 - PLANNING AND LAND USE|DIVISION 1 - PLANNING AND ZONING|CHAPTER 1.5 - Office of Planning and Research|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties|Section 65040.20.

65040.20.  The Office of Planning and Research, when it adopts its next edition of the general plan guidelines pursuant to Section 65040.2, shall include the provisions of, or a reference to, paragraph (3) of subdivision (g) of Section 65302, and any other materials related to fire hazards or fire safety it deems appropriate.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 311, Sec. 1. (SB 1241) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Govt Code § 65040.21 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 7 - PLANNING AND LAND USE|DIVISION 1 - PLANNING AND ZONING|CHAPTER 1.5 - Office of Planning and Research|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties|Section 65040.21.

65040.21.  Before July 1, 2020, the office shall update the guidance document entitled “Fire Hazard Planning General Plan Technical Advice Series” in consultation with the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Office of Emergency Services, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and other fire and safety experts. The guidance document shall include specific land use strategies to reduce fire risk to buildings, infrastructure, and communities. The office shall update the guidance document thereafter as necessary.(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 626, Sec. 3. (SB 901) Effective January 1, 2019. See same-numbered section added by Sec. 4 of Stats. 2018, Ch. 641.)
CA Govt Code § 65040.21 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 7 - PLANNING AND LAND USE|DIVISION 1 - PLANNING AND ZONING|CHAPTER 1.5 - Office of Planning and Research|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties|Section 65040.21.

65040.21.  By July 1, 2020, the office shall, in consultation with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, and other fire and safety experts, update the guidance document entitled “Fire Hazard Planning, General Plan Technical Advice Series.” The guidance document shall include specific land use strategies to reduce fire risk to buildings, infrastructure, and communities. The office shall, on and after July 1, 2020, update the guidance document not less than once every eight years.(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 641, Sec. 4. (AB 2911) Effective January 1, 2019. See same-numbered section added by Sec. 3 of Stats. 2018, Ch. 626.)