Any reference to “councilman” or “councilmen” shall also mean and include “councilwoman” or “councilwomen.” A female member of a city council may designate herself “councilwoman.” Any member of a city council may designate himself or herself “councilmember.”
Cal. Gov. Code § 36815
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Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 982, Sec. 13.
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