Article 1. Corporate Powers of California Public Utilities Code >> Division 12. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 1.

The commission has perpetual succession and may adopt a seal and alter it at its pleasure.

The commission may sue and be sued, except as otherwise provided by law, in all actions and proceedings, in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.

All claims for money or damages against the commission are governed by Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1 of the Government Code except as provided therein, or by other statutes or regulations expressly applicable thereto.

Whenever a commission, by resolution, determines that any record, map, book, paper, or other document of the commission in the possession of the commission or any officer or employee for 10 years or more is of no further use or value to the commission, the commission may authorize its sale, destruction, or other disposition.