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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 7Ch. 3§ 17532 Commission Quorum And Authority

§ 17532 Commission Quorum And Authority

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§ 17532 Commission Quorum And Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •Most of the commissioners must be present to make decisions or do official work.
  • •One or more commissioners can be chosen to handle investigations or hearings.
  • •The chosen commissioner(s) can gather evidence or assign someone else to do it.
  • •Any decision made by the chosen commissioner(s) must be approved by the full commission to become official.

Example

A group of commissioners is deciding whether a new park should be built in the neighborhood.

Most of the commissioners must be at the meeting to vote on it. If they decide to look into it more, they can pick a few commissioners to study the idea. Those few can talk to people and gather facts. But in the end, the whole group must agree on the final decision for it to count.

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

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§ 17532 Commission Quorum And Authority

A majority of the commissioners shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business, for the performance of any duty, or for the exercise of any power of the commission. Any investigation, inquiry, or hearing which the commission has power to undertake or to hold may be undertaken or held by or before any commissioner or commissioners designated for the purpose by the commission. The evidence in any investigation, inquiry, or hearing may be taken by the commissioner or commissioners to whom the investigation, inquiry, or hearing has been assigned or, in his or her or their behalf, by an examiner designated for that purpose. Every finding, opinion, and order made by the commissioner or commissioners so designated, pursuant to the investigation, inquiry, or hearing, when approved or confirmed by the commission and ordered filed in its office, shall be deemed to be the finding, opinion, and order of the commission. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1459, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

quorumcommissionersinvestigationinquiryhearingfindingopinionorder

Related Statutes

  • § 13908 Board Investigation Procedures
  • § 14659.03 Investigation Evidence Authority
  • § 3613 Investigation Board Composition Powers
  • § 13907 Board Member Authority Delegation
  • § 13293.3 Department Audit Subpoena Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 17532.
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