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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 3.5§ 53262 Public Executive Contract Ratification

§ 53262 Public Executive Contract Ratification

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§ 53262 Public Executive Contract Ratification

Key Takeaways

  • •Big boss jobs (like school superintendents or city managers) must have their work contracts approved in a public meeting.
  • •The meeting notes must show that the contract was approved.
  • •Anyone can ask to see a copy of these work contracts or any settlement deals.

Example

A school hires a new superintendent.

The school board must approve the superintendent's work contract in a public meeting, and anyone can ask to see a copy of that contract.

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§ 53262 Public Executive Contract Ratification

(a) All contracts of employment with a superintendent, deputy superintendent, assistant superintendent, associate superintendent, community college president, community college vice president, community college deputy vice president, general manager, city manager, county administrator, or other similar chief administrative officer or chief executive officer of a local agency shall be ratified in an open session of the governing body which shall be reflected in the governing body’s minutes. (b) Copies of any contracts of employment, as well as copies of the settlement agreements, shall be available to the public upon request. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 962, Sec. 6. Effective September 28, 1992.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

employmentcontractschoolagreementcommunitysettlementeffective september

Related Statutes

  • § 53260 Employee Contract Termination Pay
  • § 53261 Employee Settlement Health Benefits
  • § 53263 Local Agency Definition
  • § 29550 County Arrest Processing Fees
  • § 53264 Contract Approval Effective Date

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 53262.
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