Cal. SHC § 18040
This is the official text of Cal. SHC § 18040, part of California’s Streets and Highways Code — governs the construction and maintenance of public roads.
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Official statutory text
The city council shall, prior to the passage of the resolution of intention, order the board, commission or officer of the city having charge and control of the maintenance or servicing of street lighting systems or any competent person employed by the city for that purpose, as the city council may name in the order, and direct such board, commission, officer or person to make and file with the city clerk a report in writing.
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