California · Public Contract Code - PCC

PCC §20762: In case of an emergency such as a fire, flood, storm, or other disaster, the board may, by resolution passed by the vote of four-fifths of all members, declaring that the public interest and necessity

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During emergencies like fire or flood, a board may pass a resolution with a four-fifths vote when public interest and necessity are declared.

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In case of an emergency such as a fire, flood, storm, or other disaster, the board may, by resolution passed by the vote of four-fifths of all members, declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of district money to safeguard life, health, or property expend such sums as may be necessary in the emergency.

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