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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 20Art. 4§ 77960 Commission Budget Adoption Process

§ 77960 Commission Budget Adoption Process

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§ 77960 Commission Budget Adoption Process

Key Takeaways

  • •The commission must make a yearly budget using proper money rules.
  • •The director must agree to the budget before spending any money.
  • •They can still pay their workers even if the director hasn’t agreed yet.

Example

A school wants to buy new computers for the classrooms.

The school must first make a budget plan and get the principal’s approval before buying the computers. But they can still pay the teachers even if the principal hasn’t approved the budget yet.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 77960 Commission Budget Adoption Process

The commission shall adopt an annual budget according to accepted accounting practices. The director shall concur in the adoption of the budget prior to the encumbrance of funds, except for encumbrances necessary to pay the compensation of employees of the commission. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 495, Sec. 1. Effective August 10, 1990.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

adoptionencumbrancedirectorcommissionemployeeeffective augustcompensation

Related Statutes

  • § 74765 Commission Budget Adoption Process
  • § 77949 Commission Executive Employment Authority
  • § 77950 Commission Employee Compensation Authority
  • § 78260 Commission Budget Adoption Process
  • § 79666 Commission Budget Adoption Process

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 77960.
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