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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 5Pt. 3Ch. 9§ 20835 Public Agency Contract Contributions

§ 20835 Public Agency Contract Contributions

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§ 20835 Public Agency Contract Contributions

Key Takeaways

  • •If a government group starts a new contract or updates an old one after January 1, 1977, they are not considered the boss for a specific rule (Section 20834).
  • •All the money the group puts into the contract must only be used for their workers, retired workers, and their families.
  • •This rule started on January 1, 1996.

Example

A city government starts a new contract with a company to handle employee benefits.

The city is not considered the boss for a specific rule, and all the money they put into the contract must only be used for their workers, retired workers, and their families.

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

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§ 20835 Public Agency Contract Contributions

A public agency which becomes a contracting agency on or after January 1, 1977, or which amends its contract to include the benefits provided in Sections 21624 and 21626, shall not be an employer for purpose of Section 20834, and all contributions of the contracting agency shall be held exclusively for the benefit of its employees, its retired employees, and beneficiaries of those employees and retired employees. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 379, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

contracting agencySection 20834Sections 21624 and 21626employeesretired employeesbeneficiaries

Related Statutes

  • § 20832 Employer Contributions For Members
  • § 20790 Contracting Agency Employer Definition
  • § 20806 Employer Contributions For Liabilities
  • § 20821 Retirement Fund Contribution Adjustment
  • § 20833 State Miscellaneous Member Contributions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 20835.
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