California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC
WIC §5601: As used in this part: (a) “Governing body” means the county board of supervisors or boards of supervisors in the case of counties acting jointly; and in the case of a city, the city council or city co
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This statute defines key terms used in mental health law, including 'governing body,' 'conference,' 'director,' 'institution,' and 'mental health service' for administrative purposes.
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