Cal. Gov. Code § 93023
Powers and Duties of Authority
Redline — January 1, 2011 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2025
As of January 1, 2011
After preparation of a plan pursuant to Section 93022, the authority may do any of the following:
(a) Conduct engineering and other studies related to the acquisition of any railroad line.
(b) Evaluate alternative plans from the private sector to acquire, finance, and operate a railroad system in a manner which achieves the purposes specified in Section 93003.
(c) Establish criteria for the award of a franchise.
(d) Select a franchisee to acquire, finance, and operate the railroad system.
(e) Accept grants, gifts, fees, or allocations from other entities, including private and public sources.
(f) Employ an executive officer, other staff, and consultants deemed appropriate for support of the activities of the authority.
Article 5 (commencing with Section 53090) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 shall not apply to the agency, except with respect to the development of any projects on properties that are not owned or directly controlled by the agency.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.