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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 7Ch. 4Art. 8§ 16645 Tax Levy Purpose Statement

§ 16645 Tax Levy Purpose Statement

Public Utilities Code·California
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§ 16645 Tax Levy Purpose Statement

Key Takeaways

  • •The government must say why they need taxes.
  • •They decide how much money to collect from taxes.
  • •They have to write it down in a rule.

Example

The city needs money to fix potholes on the roads.

The government must explain why they need the money (to fix roads) and then decide how much tax to collect to pay for it.

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

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§ 16645 Tax Levy Purpose Statement

The board shall state the purposes for which taxes are necessary, and shall fix by ordinance the amount of money necessary to be raised by taxation. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

boardtaxesordinancetaxation

Related Statutes

  • § 16646 District Property Tax Assessment
  • § 16648 County Assessment Adoption
  • § 101160 Transit District General Manager
  • § 101161 Transit District Manager Appointment
  • § 101165 District Officer Appointments

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 16645.
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