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CA Pub Util Code § 98314 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 1 - Issuance|Section 98314.

98314.  Any special bond election may be held separately, or may be consolidated with any other election, the provisions of this chapter setting forth the procedure for the calling and holding of the special bond election shall be complied with, except that the ordinance calling the election need not set forth election precincts, polling places, and officers of election, but may provide that the precincts, polling places, and officers of election shall be the same as those set forth in the ordinance, notice, or other proceedings calling the election with which the special bond election is consolidated, and shall refer to the ordinance, notice, or other proceedings by number and title, or by other definite description.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98315 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 1 - Issuance|Section 98315.

98315.  The ordinance shall be published, and no other notice of election need be given.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98316 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 1 - Issuance|Section 98316.

98316.  The board shall comply with Article 3, (commencing with Section 9160) of Chapter 2 of Division 9 of the Elections Code, the provisions of which are applicable to any bond election held pursuant to this article. Wherever the words “county clerk” or “county elections official” appear in the Elections Code the words “secretary of the board” shall be substituted, for the purposes of this article, and wherever the words “board of supervisors” appear in the Elections Code, the words “board of directors” shall be substituted, and wherever the words “district attorney or county counsel” appear in the Elections Code, the words “attorney for the district” shall be substituted.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 206. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98317 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 1 - Issuance|Section 98317.

98317.  The votes of two-thirds (2/3) of all voters voting on the proposition at the election are required to authorize the issuance of bonds under this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98318 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 1 - Issuance|Section 98318.

98318.  If the proposition submitted at a special bond election fails to receive the requisite number of votes, the board shall not within six months after the election hold another special election for the submission of a proposition of incurring a bonded indebtedness substantially the same as the proposition voted upon at the prior election unless a petition signed by voters within the district equal in number to at least 15 percent of the total vote cast at the last general statewide election is filed with the board, requesting that the proposition, or a proposition substantially the same, be submitted at an election to be called for that purpose.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98330 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 2 - Form and Content|Section 98330.

98330.  Bonds authorized by this chapter shall mature serially in amounts to be fixed by the board; except that payment shall begin not later than 10 years from the date thereof and shall be completed in not more than 50 years from that date.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98331 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 2 - Form and Content|Section 98331.

98331.  The board may divide any issue of bonds authorized pursuant to this chapter into two or more series, and may fix different dates of issuance and different maturity dates for the bonds of each series. The bonds of each series shall mature serially in amounts to be fixed by the board, and the board shall fix a date not more than 10 years from the date of issuance of each series for the earliest maturity of such series and shall fix a date not more than 50 years from the date of issuance of each series for the final maturity of such series.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98332 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 2 - Form and Content|Section 98332.

98332.  Pending the actual issuance or delivery of bonds, a district may issue temporary or interim bonds, certificates, or receipts, of any denomination whatsoever, with or without coupon, and in such form as may be prescribed by the board, to be exchanged for definite bonds when ready for delivery.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98333 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 2 - Form and Content|Section 98333.

98333.  The bonds shall be issued in such denominations as the board determines, except that no bonds shall be issued of a denomination less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and shall be payable on the day and at the place or places fixed in the bond, and with interest at the rate specified therein, payable semiannually.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98334 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 2 - Form and Content|Section 98334.

98334.  The board may at any time prior to the issuance and sale of any bonds provide for the call and redemption of any or all of the bonds on any interest payment date prior to their fixed maturity at not exceeding the par value and accrued interest plus a premium of not exceeding 5 percent upon the principal amount of the bonds, in which event the call price of such redemption shall be set forth on the face of the bond. Notice of such redemption shall be published. If there is no newspaper of general circulation printed and published within the district, then the publication shall be made in a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published within the district, then the publication shall be made in a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published within the county, or any part thereof is situated. The first publication shall be at least 30 days prior to the date fixed for the redemption. After the date fixed for such redemption interest on the bonds thereafter shall cease.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98335 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 2 - Form and Content|Section 98335.

98335.  The bonds shall be signed by the chairman of the board or by such officer of the district as the board shall by resolution authorize and designate for that purpose. They shall also be signed by the treasurer, and be countersigned by the auditor. The coupons of the bonds shall be numbered consecutively and be signed by the treasurer. All signatures and countersignatures on the bonds, except one of the signatures or countersignatures on the bonds, may be printed, lithographed or engraved. If any officer whose signature or countersignature appears on the bonds or coupons ceases to be such officer before the delivery of the bonds to the purchaser, the signature or countersignature is nevertheless valid and sufficient for all purposes as if he had remained in office until the delivery of the bonds.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98340 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 3 - Issue and Sale|Section 98340.

98340.  The bonds may be issued and sold for not less than their par value, but otherwise as the board determines. Before selling any bonds, or any part thereof, the board shall give notice inviting sealed bids in such manner as the board may prescribe. If satisfactory bids are received, the bonds offered for sale shall be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. If no bids are received, or if the board determines that the bids received are not satisfactory as to the price or responsibility of the bidders, the board may reject all bids received, if any, and either again give notice inviting bids or sell the bonds at private sale.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98341 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 3 - Issue and Sale|Section 98341.

98341.  All premiums and accrued interest received on the sale of bonds shall be placed in the fund to be used for the payment of principal of and interest on the bonds. The remainder of the proceeds of the bonds shall be placed in the district treasury to the credit of the proper fund, and shall be used exclusively for the objects or purposes for which the bonds were voted; provided that when such objects and purposes have been accomplished any moneys remaining shall be transferred to the fund to be used for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds shall have been paid, any balance of money then remaining shall be transferred to the general fund of the district.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98342 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 3 - Issue and Sale|Section 98342.

98342.  In lieu of the immediate levy of a tax to pay the interest or any part thereof on any bonded indebtedness incurred in accordance with this part the board may, in the estimate of the amount of money necessary to be raised by the bonds, include a sum sufficient to pay interest on all of the bonds or part thereof during the period of acquisition, construction, or completion, but for no period in excess of five years.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98350 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 4 - Refunding|Section 98350.

98350.  Whenever the board by resolution passed by a vote of two-thirds of all its members determines that the refunding of the whole or any portion of the bonded indebtedness will be of advantage to the district, the board may refund the bonded indebtedness or any portion thereof and issue refunding bonds of the district therefor.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98351 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 4 - Refunding|Section 98351.

98351.  The issuance of refunding bonds shall not be construed as the incurring or increase of an indebtedness within the meaning of this act, and the approval of the voters is not required for the issuance of refunding bonds. The board may provide for the call and redemption of any or all of the bonds on any interest payment date prior to their fixed maturity in the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the refunding bonds.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98352 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 4 - Refunding|Section 98352.

98352.  Except as otherwise provided, the provisions of this chapter shall substantially govern as to all matters pertaining to the issuance of refunding bonds, including and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the form, execution, issuance, maturity, redemption, refunding, validation, the payment of interest from bond funds, and the status of the bonds as investments.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98353 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 4 - Refunding|Section 98353.

98353.  Refunding bonds shall bear interest at a rate not exceeding the interest rate on the refunded bonds, but payment of the refunding bonds shall begin not later than one year from the date thereof and be completed in not more than 40 years from that date.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98354 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 4 - Refunding|Section 98354.

98354.  The proceeds of the sale of refunding bonds shall be applied only to the purchase, or retirement at not more than par and accrued interest, or the call price, of the bonded indebtedness for which the refunding bonds were issued.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98355 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 4 - Refunding|Section 98355.

98355.  In lieu of selling refunding bonds and using the proceeds to purchase or retire the bonds to be refunded, the board may exchange refunding bonds at not less than par and accrued interest for the bonds so refunded.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98356 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 4 - Refunding|Section 98356.

98356.  Wherever outstanding bonds are refunded they shall be surrendered to the treasurer of the district, who shall cancel them by endorsing on their face the manner in which the refunding was effected, whether by exchange or purchase, and the amount for which so purchased, (if any) and by perforating through each bond and each coupon attached thereto the word “canceled” together with the date of cancellation.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98360 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 5 - Status as Investments|Section 98360.

98360.  All bonds including refunding bonds issued by a district are legal investments for all trust funds and for the funds of all insurance companies, banks, both commercial and savings, and trust companies, and for the State School Fund and for all sinking funds under the control of the State Treasurer. Whenever any money or funds may be invested in or loaned upon the security of the bonds of the district; and whenever bonds of cities, cities and counties, counties, or school districts by law may be used as security for the faithful performance or execution of any court or private trust or of any other act, bonds of the district may be used.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98361 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 5 - Status as Investments|Section 98361.

98361.  All bonds of the district, to the same extent as bonds of any other municipality, are legal for use by any other municipality, are legal for use by any state or national bank or banks in the state as security for the deposit of funds of the state or of any county, city and county, city, municipality or other public or municipal corporation within the state.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98370 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 6 - Validation|Section 98370.

98370.  An action to determine validity of bonds, including refunding bonds, may 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. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98380 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 7 - Revenue Bonds|Section 98380.

98380.  As an alternative procedure for the raising of funds, the district may issue bonds, payable from revenues of any facility or enterprise to be acquired or constructed by the district, in the manner provided by the Revenue Bond Law of 1941 (Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 54300) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code), all of the provisions of which are applicable to the district.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 98381 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 10 - SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 7 - Revenue Bonds|Section 98381.

98381.  The district is a local agency within the meaning of the Revenue Bond Law of 1941 (Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 54300) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code). The term “enterprise” as used in the Revenue Bond Law of 1941 shall, for all purposes of this part, include transit facilities and any and all parts thereof and all additions, extensions and improvements thereto and all other facilities authorized to be acquired, constructed, or completed by a district or, in the alternative, may issue revenue bonds under the Revenue Bond Law of 1941, for the acquisition, construction and completion of any one of such facilities. Nothing in this article shall prevent the district from availing itself of, or making use of, any procedure provided in this part for the issuance of bonds of any type or character for any of the facilities or works authorized hereunder, and all proceedings may be carried on simultaneously or in the alternative, as the directors may determine.(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 978.)
CA Pub Util Code § 99200 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 11 - PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT|CHAPTER 4 - Transportation Development|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 99200.

99200.  This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Mills-Alquist-Deddeh Act.”(Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1400.)
CA Pub Util Code § 99201 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 11 - PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT|CHAPTER 4 - Transportation Development|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 99201.

99201.  Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions given in this article shall govern construction of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1400.)
CA Pub Util Code § 99203 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 11 - PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT|CHAPTER 4 - Transportation Development|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 99203.

99203.  “Claimant” or any derivative term, such as “applicant,” means an operator, city, county, or consolidated transportation service agency.(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1120.)
CA Pub Util Code § 99204 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 11 - PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT|CHAPTER 4 - Transportation Development|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 99204.

99204.  “City” means a city within the county having the fund from which the disbursement will be made.(Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1400.)
CA Pub Util Code § 99204.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 11 - PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT|CHAPTER 4 - Transportation Development|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 99204.3.

99204.3.  “Commission” means the California Transportation Commission.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 161.)
CA Pub Util Code § 99204.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 11 - PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT|CHAPTER 4 - Transportation Development|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 99204.5.

99204.5.  “Consolidated transportation service agency” means an agency designated pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 15975 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1120.)
CA Pub Util Code § 99204.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 11 - PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT|CHAPTER 4 - Transportation Development|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 99204.6.

99204.6.  “Controller” means the Controller of the State of California.(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 988, Sec. 4.)
CA Pub Util Code § 99205 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 11 - PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT|CHAPTER 4 - Transportation Development|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 99205.

99205.  “County” includes a city and county.(Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1400.)
CA Pub Util Code § 99205.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 11 - PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT|CHAPTER 4 - Transportation Development|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 99205.5.

99205.5.  “Department” means the Department of Transportation.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 161.)
CA Pub Util Code § 99205.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 11 - PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT|CHAPTER 4 - Transportation Development|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 99205.6.

99205.6.  “Director” means the Director of Transportation.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 579, Sec. 10.)
CA Pub Util Code § 99205.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 11 - PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT|CHAPTER 4 - Transportation Development|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 99205.7.

99205.7.  “Fare revenues” means the revenue object classes 401, 402, and 403 as specified in Section 630.12 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as now or as may hereafter be amended.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1002.)
CA Pub Util Code § 99206 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 11 - PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT|CHAPTER 4 - Transportation Development|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 99206.

99206.  “Fund” means the local transportation fund established by a county under Article 11 (commencing with Section 29530) of Chapter 2 of Division 3 of Title 3 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1400.)