California · Government Code
GOV §54971: As used in this chapter: (a) “Legislative body” means the board of supervisors or its chairman in the case of the county, or the city council or the mayor in the case of a city.
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As used in this chapter: (a) “Legislative body” means the board of supervisors or its chairman in the case of the county, or the city council or the mayor in the case of a city. (b) “Local agency” means a county or city, whether chartered or general law.
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