In case of an emergency, the legislative body may pass a resolution by a four-fifths vote of its members declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of public money to safeguard life, health, or property. Upon adoption of the resolution, it may expend any sum required in the emergency without complying with this chapter. If notice for bids to let contracts will not be given, the legislative body shall comply with Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 22050).
Cal. Pub. Cont. Code § 20168
Cities
Known as the Local Agency Public Construction Act
The act spans §§ 20100–20929 (618 sections).
Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 803, Sec. 1.2
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.