Section 52102.
52102. Within its area of operation, an authority may do all of the following: (a) Exercise all powers and authority related to energy projects designated by the governing body and deemed to be necessary and appropriate to carry out the responsibilities of the authority, including, but not limited to, assistance in planning energy projects and uses […]
Section 52103.
52103. An authority may, subject to approval by the governing body, contract for the furnishing by any person, business, public utility, or agency, public or private, including community-based organizations, of services. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
Section 52104.
52104. To the extent feasible, an authority shall utilize the employees and services of the county or city for its operations. If the governing body determines that it is not feasible for the authority to utilize its employees or services, the governing body may authorize the authority to employ its own staff and to contract […]
Section 52105.
52105. An authority shall apply for and obtain any permits, licenses, certificates, or approvals that may be necessary for an authority owned and operated energy project, and may construct, maintain, and operate energy projects in accordance with these licenses, permits, certificates, or approvals. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
Section 52106.
52106. An authority may, subject to the direction of the governing body, do all of the following: (a) Conduct public hearings for all energy projects. (b) Hold public hearings to review and approve all projects being developed within the community that involve a substantial use of energy and may impact the economic stability of the local economy, […]
Section 52107.
52107. All energy projects shall be consistent with all state, regional, and local planning, zoning, sanitary, safety, and building laws, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the jurisdiction in which the project is located. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
Section 52120.
52120. An authority may issue bonds pursuant to the Revenue Bond Law of 1941 (Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 54300) of Part 1 of Division 2), except that, notwithstanding Section 54309, 54309.1, 54310, or 54311, an authority may issue bonds to finance an energy project under this part. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. […]
Section 52170.
52170. All claims for money or damages against the authority are governed by Part 3 (commencing with Section 900) and Part 4 (commencing with Section 940) of Division 3.6 of Title 1 except as provided therein, or by other statutes or regulations expressly applicable thereto. Claims, the risk or hazard of which are covered by […]
Section 52053.
52053. The authority may adopt rules and regulations not in conflict with law. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)
Section 52180.
52180. It has been found and declared by the Legislature that the activities of an authority constitute an important governmental function and are for public uses and purposes and are governmental functions of state concern. As a matter of legislative determination, it is hereby found and declared that the property, projects, and bonds of an […]