Cal. SHC § 32801
This is the official text of Cal. SHC § 32801, part of California’s Streets and Highways Code — governs the construction and maintenance of public roads.
Not legal advice. This page reproduces the official text of a government statute for reference only. Laws change, and how a statute applies depends on your specific facts. For advice about your situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state.
Official statutory text
The authority may:
(a) Sue and be sued, have a seal, and make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers.
(b) Make, and from time to time amend and repeal, by-laws and regulations not inconsistent with this part to carry into effect the powers and purposes hereof.
(c) Select and appoint or remove such permanent and temporary officers, agents, counsel, and employees, as it requires, and may determine their qualifications, duties, and compensation. The powers of the authority under this subdivision are subject to all limitations and rights applicable to similar employment by the city, unless by resolution the legislative body otherwise determines.
(a) Sue and be sued, have a seal, and make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers.
(b) Make, and from time to time amend and repeal, by-laws and regulations not inconsistent with this part to carry into effect the powers and purposes hereof.
(c) Select and appoint or remove such permanent and temporary officers, agents, counsel, and employees, as it requires, and may determine their qualifications, duties, and compensation. The powers of the authority under this subdivision are subject to all limitations and rights applicable to similar employment by the city, unless by resolution the legislative body otherwise determines.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
Need a lawyer in California?
Find a California lawyer
About this page: Statute text is reproduced from official government publishers via the
Open US Law dataset
(Vaquill AI, snapshot v2026.08, CC BY 4.0). Primary legislative text like this is public domain under the government-edicts doctrine
(Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 2020). We link every section back to its official source so you can verify it independently.