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CA Govt Code § 8877.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 12.4 - Disaster Recovery Reconstruction Act of 1986|Section 8877.6.

8877.6.  Each city, county, or other local subdivision of the state may take such actions as are necessary to assure the orderly transition from emergencies declared under subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 8558 to a systematic program of short-term and long-term recovery and reconstruction, including, but not limited to, any of the following:(a) Activate the ordinances, plans, and organizational arrangements made prior to the disaster, including the establishment of a reconstruction authority as specified by ordinance.(b) Coordinate these actions with those taken under other provisions of law governing a declared emergency.(c) Identify areas where substantial damage or destruction has occurred.(d) Review and recommend modifications to the governing body of recovery and reconstruction plans adopted prior to the disaster.(e) Determine appropriate methods of financing of activities undertaken by the reconstruction authority, including postevent funding sources both public and private.These actions may be taken separately or jointly through cooperative arrangements made with other entities.(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1470, Sec. 2. Effective September 30, 1986.)
CA Govt Code § 8885 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 13 - California Broadband Council|Section 8885.

8885.  The California Broadband Council is established in state government for the purpose of promoting broadband deployment in unserved and underserved areas of the state, as defined by the Public Utilities Commission, and broadband adoption throughout the state for the benefit of all Californians.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 338, Sec. 1. (SB 1462) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Govt Code § 8886 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 13 - California Broadband Council|Section 8886.

8886.  (a) The membership of the California Broadband Council shall include all of the following:(1) The Director of Technology, or the director’s designee.(2) The President of the Public Utilities Commission, or the president’s designee.(3) The Director of Emergency Services, or the director’s designee.(4) The Superintendent of Public Instruction, or the Superintendent’s designee.(5) The Director of General Services, or the director’s designee.(6) The Secretary of Transportation, or the secretary’s designee.(7) The President of the California Emerging Technology Fund, or the president’s designee.(8) The Secretary of Food and Agriculture, or the secretary’s designee.(9) The State Librarian, or the librarian’s designee.(10) The Governor’s Tribal Advisor, or the advisor’s designee.(11) A Member of the Senate, appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(12) A Member of the Assembly, appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(b) Members of the Legislature appointed to the council shall participate in the activities of the council to the extent that their participation is not incompatible with their positions as Members of the Legislature.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 426, Sec. 1. (AB 488) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Govt Code § 8887 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 13 - California Broadband Council|Section 8887.

8887.  Duties of the California Broadband Council shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:(a) Ensuring communication among state agencies regarding California’s participation in proceedings related to the National Broadband Plan released by the Federal Communications Commission.(b) Ensuring that state agencies share all relevant information in order to maximize California’s opportunities for federal and private funding for broadband deployment and adoption.(c) Ensuring that all relevant state agencies are made aware of actions necessary to fully implement recommendations in the 2008 Broadband Task Force Report.(d) Identifying opportunities for state agencies and state broadband networks to share facilities, rights-of-way, or other resources related to broadband deployment and adoption.(e) Taking any other actions to ensure that state agencies are coordinating efforts and resources to promote broadband deployment and adoption.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 338, Sec. 1. (SB 1462) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Govt Code § 8888 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 13 - California Broadband Council|Section 8888.

8888.  (a) The President of the Public Utilities Commission shall call the first meeting of the California Broadband Council, to be held not later than March 1, 2011. The President of the Public Utilities Commission shall serve as chair of the council for the first meeting.(b) At the first meeting, the members of the council shall choose a chair for subsequent meetings, and may choose a vice chair to act as chair when the chair is unavailable.(c) Subsequent meetings of the council shall be convened as determined by the chair of the council, but in no event shall the meetings be convened less than three times annually. (d) The office of the council member serving as chair shall provide administrative support to the council. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 338, Sec. 1. (SB 1462) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Govt Code § 8889 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 13 - California Broadband Council|Section 8889.

8889.  (a) The council shall be subject to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3).(b) The council shall provide opportunities for stakeholder groups to provide input about broadband deployment and adoption at its regular public meetings, and may provide additional opportunities through public hearings, roundtables, advisory committees, or other means, as determined by the council.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 338, Sec. 1. (SB 1462) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Govt Code § 8894 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 13.5 - Buildings With Concrete or Reinforced Masonry Column or Wall Construction|Section 8894.

8894.  (a) The State Architect, in consultation with the State Building Standards Commission, the California Council of the American Institute of Architects, the California Building Officials, the International Conference of Building Officials, the Structural Engineers Association of California, the Seismic Safety Commission, the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Concrete Masonary Association of California and Nevada, the Community Associations Institute, the Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors of California, the California Building Owners and Managers Association, the California Hotel and Motel Association, the California Housing Council, Inc., the California Apartment Association, the California Chamber of Commerce, the Business Properties Association, the California Association of Realtors, the California Supervisors Association, the Executive Council of Homeowners, and the League of California Cities shall develop seismic retrofit guidelines and standards for buildings enclosing more than 20,000 square feet of floor area with concrete or reinforced masonry column or wall construction by January 1, 1996.(b) The State Architect shall publish a commentary explaining the seismic retrofit guidelines and standards and their use by January 1, 1996. The seismic retrofit standards shall be submitted to the State Building Standards Commission, and shall be made available to other interested parties.(c) On or before July 1, 1997, the State Building Standards Commission shall adopt, approve, codify, and publish by reference in the California Building Standards Code, the seismic retrofit standards developed pursuant to this chapter.(d) On or before August 1, 1997, the State Building Standards Commission shall submit the seismic retrofit standards to the International Conference of Building Officials for consideration and adoption into model codes, as defined in Section 18916 of the Health and Safety Code.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1079, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Govt Code § 8894.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 13.5 - Buildings With Concrete or Reinforced Masonry Column or Wall Construction|Section 8894.1.

8894.1.  This chapter shall not apply to potentially hazardous (unreinforced masonry) buildings covered under Chapter 12.2 (commencing with Section 8875), any building covered under Chapter 13.4 (commencing with Section 8893), school buildings covered under Article 3 (commencing with Section 17280) of Chapter 3 of Part 10.5 of the Education Code, hospital buildings covered under Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 129675) of Part 7 of Division 107 of the Health and Safety Code, and historical buildings covered under Part 2.7 (commencing with Section 18950) of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 538, Sec. 242. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Govt Code § 8894.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 13.5 - Buildings With Concrete or Reinforced Masonry Column or Wall Construction|Section 8894.2.

8894.2.  “Seismic retrofit” means retrofitting or reconstruction of an existing building or structure, to significantly reduce structural collapse and falling hazards from structural or nonstructural components of any building or structure including, but not limited to, parapets, appendages, cornices, hanging objects, and building cladding that poses serious danger to the occupants or adjacent areas. “Seismic retrofit” also means either structural strengthening or providing the means necessary to modify the seismic response that would otherwise be expected by an existing building or structure during an earthquake, so as to significantly reduce hazards to life and safety while also providing for the substantial safe ingress and egress of the building occupants immediately after an earthquake. Alternatively, “seismic retrofit” means to strengthen an existing building or structure, so as to improve or allow the building or structure to remain functional immediately after an earthquake.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1079, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Govt Code § 8894.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 13.5 - Buildings With Concrete or Reinforced Masonry Column or Wall Construction|Section 8894.3.

8894.3.  For purposes of this chapter, the term “in consultation with” means the meaningful and open solicitation of suggestions, ideas, and comments, and the response to these suggestions, ideas, and comments, and the opportunity to participate in meetings by the organizations named in this chapter. Consultation shall include consideration of what constitutes seismic deficiencies and the appropriate measures to correct the deficiencies.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1079, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Govt Code § 8899.70 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 16 - California Catastrophe Response Council|Section 8899.70.

8899.70.  (a) There is hereby created in state government the California Catastrophe Response Council to oversee the California Earthquake Authority to the extent provided in Section 10089.6 of the Insurance Code and the Wildfire Fund Administrator.(b) The council shall consist of the following nine members.(1) The Governor or the Governor’s designee.(2) The Treasurer or the Treasurer’s designee.(3) The Insurance Commissioner or the Insurance Commissioner’s designee.(4) The Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency or the secretary’s designee.(5) Three members of the public appointed by the Governor.(6) A member appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.(7) A member appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(c) The members appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, the Speaker of the Assembly, and the three members appointed by the Governor shall have four-year staggered terms. The Governor’s initial appointees shall serve two-year terms.(d) Until a majority of the council is appointed, the governing board of the California Earthquake Authority shall assume the authorities and duties of the council.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 396, Sec. 1. (AB 1513) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Govt Code § 8899.71 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 16 - California Catastrophe Response Council|Section 8899.71.

8899.71.  For purposes of conducting the business of the council, a quorum shall be five members.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 81, Sec. 1. (AB 111) Effective July 12, 2019.)
CA Govt Code § 8899.72 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 16 - California Catastrophe Response Council|Section 8899.72.

8899.72.  The council shall appoint the Wildfire Fund Administrator and oversee the administrator’s operation, management, and administration of the Wildfire Fund created pursuant to Section 3284 of the Public Utilities Code. The administrator shall have relevant experience in claims administration, the management of claims trusts, or other relevant experience. Until the administrator is appointed, the California Earthquake Authority shall exercise the powers of the administrator.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 396, Sec. 2. (AB 1513) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Govt Code § 13885 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 3.5 - INTERNAL AUDITS|Section 13885.

13885.  The Legislature finds and declares as follows:(a) Recent corporate scandals and federal legislation, such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-204), focus attention on the importance of internal audit activity to public accountability and governance.(b) Ensuring the independence of internal auditors of state agencies and that their findings are reported to the appropriate levels of government is critical to safeguarding public funds and the public trust.(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 452, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Govt Code § 13886 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 3.5 - INTERNAL AUDITS|Section 13886.

13886.  (a)  Any governing body that oversees a state agency that performs or reviews internal audits shall establish an audit committee that generally meets the frameworks recommended by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, as set forth in the publication entitled “AICPA Audit Committee Toolkit: Government Organizations.”(b) For purposes of this chapter, “governing body” means a board, commission, board of trustees, council, or other similar body that oversees a state agency.(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 452, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Govt Code § 13886.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 3.5 - INTERNAL AUDITS|Section 13886.5.

13886.5.  (a) The Controller, the Director of Finance, and the respective staffs thereof, and all state agencies that have their own internal auditors or that conduct internal audits or internal audit activities, shall conduct internal audit activity under the general and specified standards of internal auditing prescribed by the Institute of Internal Auditors or the Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, as appropriate.(b) Nothing in this article is intended to limit the rights or obligations of internal auditors to conduct internal audits and audit activities in accordance with other laws and regulations that may apply to a particular entity.(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 452, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Govt Code § 13887 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 3.5 - INTERNAL AUDITS|Section 13887.

13887.  (a) In order to achieve independence and objectivity pursuant to Section 13886, for any state agency that does not report to a governing body, the internal auditor operations shall meet all of the following requirements:(1) The chief internal auditor shall be accountable to the head or deputy head of the state agency.(2) The chief internal auditor shall report audit findings and recommendations made under his or her jurisdiction to the head or deputy head of the state agency and to the general counsel to the state agency, if applicable.(3) The operations shall be organizationally outside the staff or line management function of the unit under audit.(b) In order to achieve independence and objectivity as required by the standards identified in Section 13886, for any state agency that is overseen by a governing body, the internal audit operations shall meet all of the following requirements:(1) The chief internal auditor shall be accountable to the audit committee of the governing body.(2) The chief internal auditor shall report audit findings and recommendations made under his or her jurisdiction to the audit committee and the general counsel to the governing body.(3) The operations shall be organizationally outside the staff or line management function of the unit under audit.(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 452, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Govt Code § 13887.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 3.5 - INTERNAL AUDITS|Section 13887.5.

13887.5.  (a) When the chief internal auditor of a state agency believes that senior management in the state agency has accepted a level of residual risk that may be unacceptable to the organization or that senior management has otherwise not taken appropriate action in response to a finding or recommendation by its internal auditors, the chief internal auditor shall discuss the matter with senior management and the general counsel to the state agency. If that decision regarding residual risk or the need for appropriate action in response to an audit finding or recommendation, or both, does not resolve the issue, the chief internal auditor and general counsel shall jointly report the matter to the next highest level of management as pertains to the state agency, including, but not limited to, the chair of the governing body overseeing the state agency, the agency secretary, the Governor’s office, or the appropriate constitutional officer.(b) If the decision regarding residual risk or the need for appropriate action in response to an audit finding or recommendation that could have a significant impact on the state’s fiscal operations, the performance of a significant government program, or the delivery of a significant government service, or other similar significant or critical government services, as determined by the chief internal auditor, is still not resolved after making the disclosures required pursuant to subdivision (a), the chief internal auditor shall report the matter to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee and the State Auditor. At the direction of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, the State Auditor shall investigate a disclosure made pursuant to subdivision (b) and report the results of the investigation in accordance with Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8543) of Division 1. The disclosure requirements of this subdivision shall not apply to any chief internal auditor who reports and makes disclosures to an audit committee, as described in subdivision (b) of Section 13887.(c) Any chief internal auditor who makes a disclosure pursuant to this section shall receive all protection available under the California Whistleblower Protection Act (Article 3 (commencing with Section 8547) of Chapter 6.5 of Division 1).(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 452, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Govt Code § 13888 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 3.5 - INTERNAL AUDITS|Section 13888.

13888.  (a) If an internal auditor employed by a state agency has a good faith belief that the agency management is interfering with the internal auditor’s or auditors’ ability to comply with the provisions of this part, that the internal auditor or auditors are under pressure to modify or limit findings or recommendations, or that senior management is not taking appropriate action in response to an audit finding or recommendation, the internal auditor may report the information supporting that good faith belief to the State Auditor.(b) The State Auditor may investigate any report made pursuant to subdivision (a) and if the allegations are substantiated, shall report his or her findings pursuant to Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8545) of Division 1.(c) Any internal auditor making a report pursuant to this section shall receive all protection available under the California Whistleblower Protection Act (Article 3 (commencing with Section 8547) of Chapter 6.5 of Division 1).(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 452, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Govt Code § 13990 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 4.6 - STATE TRANSPORTATION BOARD|Section 13990.

13990.  (a) The State Transportation Board and the State Transportation Board Office are hereby abolished, and the California Transportation Commission succeeds to, and is vested with, all the duties, powers, purposes, responsibilities, and jurisdiction of the State Transportation Board and the State Transportation Board Office.(b) Any reference in any law or regulation to the State Transportation Board or the State Transportation Board Office shall be deemed to refer to the California Transportation Commission.(c) The California Transportation Commission shall have the possession and control of all licenses, permits, leases, agreements, contracts, orders, claims, judgments, records, papers, equipment, supplies, bonds, moneys, funds, appropriations, buildings, land and other property, real or personal, held for the benefit, use, or obligation of the State Transportation Board or the State Transportation Board Office.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1106.)
CA Govt Code § 15430 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 7.2 - HEALTH FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY ACT|Section 15430.

15430.  This part shall be known and may be cited as the California Health Facilities Financing Authority Act.(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1426, Sec. 1. Effective September 30, 1987.)
CA Govt Code § 15431 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 7.2 - HEALTH FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY ACT|Section 15431.

15431.  The California Health Facilities Authority is continued in state government as the California Health Facilities Financing Authority. The authority constitutes a public instrumentality, and the exercise by the authority of the powers conferred by this part shall be deemed and held to be the performance of an essential public function.(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 349, Sec. 3. Effective July 29, 1985.)