Cal. GOV § 6311
This is the official text of Cal. GOV § 6311, part of California’s Government Code — covers the structure and operation of state and local government, including public employment and public records.
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(a) The construction of a memorial to California’s genocide survivors in the Capitol Historic Region is hereby authorized. The actual construction of the memorial may not proceed without the prior approval of the Department of General Services and the Capitol Park Master Plan Group.
(b) The department shall not begin construction of the memorial until the master plan of the State Capitol Park is approved and adopted by the Joint Committee on Rules. However, if the master plan of the State Capitol Park is not approved or adopted by the Joint Committee on Rules on or before January 1, 2021, the department may apply to the Joint Committee on Rules for an exemption to allow siting and construction.
(c) Funds for the construction of the memorial shall be provided through private contributions. The commission may receive contributions for this purpose.
(d) The department, in consultation with the International Genocide Memorial Commission, shall seek to accomplish the following goals:
(1) Review the preliminary design plans to identify potential maintenance concerns.
(2) Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other safety concerns.
(3) Review and approval of proper California Environmental Quality Act documents prepared for work at the designated historic property.
(4) Review of final construction documents to ensure that all requirements are met.
(5) Preparation of the right of entry permit outlining the final area of work, final construction documents, construction plans, the contractor hired to perform the work, insurance, bonding, provisions for damage to state property, and inspection requirements.
(b) The department shall not begin construction of the memorial until the master plan of the State Capitol Park is approved and adopted by the Joint Committee on Rules. However, if the master plan of the State Capitol Park is not approved or adopted by the Joint Committee on Rules on or before January 1, 2021, the department may apply to the Joint Committee on Rules for an exemption to allow siting and construction.
(c) Funds for the construction of the memorial shall be provided through private contributions. The commission may receive contributions for this purpose.
(d) The department, in consultation with the International Genocide Memorial Commission, shall seek to accomplish the following goals:
(1) Review the preliminary design plans to identify potential maintenance concerns.
(2) Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other safety concerns.
(3) Review and approval of proper California Environmental Quality Act documents prepared for work at the designated historic property.
(4) Review of final construction documents to ensure that all requirements are met.
(5) Preparation of the right of entry permit outlining the final area of work, final construction documents, construction plans, the contractor hired to perform the work, insurance, bonding, provisions for damage to state property, and inspection requirements.
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