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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 4Art. 1§ 34859 City Manager Ordinances Validation

§ 34859 City Manager Ordinances Validation

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§ 34859 City Manager Ordinances Validation

Key Takeaways

  • •Old rules for city manager governments made before September 19, 1947, are now official and legal.
  • •This law makes sure those old rules are valid and can be used.
  • •It only applies to rules made before the date mentioned.

Example

A city has been using a city manager to run things since 1940.

This law says the old rules they’ve been using are now officially legal and don’t need to be changed.

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

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§ 34859 City Manager Ordinances Validation

All ordinances establishing a city manager form of government, enacted prior to September 19, 1947, are confirmed, validated, and declared legally effective. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 79.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

city managerordinance

Related Statutes

  • § 29701 Claim Submission Deadlines
  • § 34852 City Manager Authority Compensation
  • § 34853 City Manager Ballot Measure
  • § 34856 City Manager Appointment Powers
  • § 34858 City Manager Abolition Process

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 34859.
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