California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP
CCP §1245.210: As used in this article, “governing body” means: (a) In the case of a taking by a local public entity, the legislative body of the local public entity.
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This statute defines 'governing body' as the legislative body of a local public entity when that entity takes property.
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As used in this article, “governing body” means: (a) In the case of a taking by a local public entity, the legislative body of the local public entity. (b) In the case of a taking by the Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board. (c) In the case of a taking by the State Public Works Board pursuant to the Property Acquisition Law (Part 11 (commencing with Section 15850) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), the State Public Works Board. (d) In the case of a taking by the Department of Fish and Wildlife pursuant to Section 1348 of the Fish and Game Code, the Wildlife Conservation Board. (e) In the case of a taking by the Department of Transportation (other than a taking pursuant to Section 21633 of the Public Utilities Code or Section 30100 of the Streets and Highways Code), the California Transportation Commission. (f) In the case of a taking by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Section 21633 of the Public Utilities Code, the California Transportation Commission. (g) In the case of a taking by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Section 30100 of the Streets and Highways Code, the California Transportation Commission. (h) In the case of a taking by the Department of Water Resources, the California Water Commission. (i) In the case of a taking by the University of California, the Regents of the University of California. (j) In the case of a taking by the State Lands Commission, the State Lands Commission. (k) In the case of a taking by the college named in Section 92200 of the Education Code, the board of directors of that college. (l) In the case of a taking by the High-Speed Rail Authority, the State Public Works Board.
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