Section 31010 Of Part 1. General From California Government Code >> Division 4. >> Title 3. >> Part 1.
31010
. The board of supervisors of any county may by resolution
establish and provide funds for the operation of a municipal advisory
council for any unincorporated area in the county to advise the
board on such matters which relate to that area as may be designated
by the board concerning services which are or may be provided to the
area by the county or other local governmental agencies, including
but not limited to advice on matters of public health, safety,
welfare, public works, and planning. Unless the board of supervisors
specifically provides to the contrary, a municipal advisory council
may represent the community to any state, county, city, special
district or school district, agency or commission, or any other
organization on any matter concerning the community. The board may
pay from available funds such actual and necessary expenses of
travel, lodging, and meals for the members of the council while on
such official business as may be approved by the board.
The resolution establishing any such municipal advisory council
shall provide for the following:
(a) The name of the municipal advisory council.
(b) The qualifications, number, and method of selection of its
members, whether by election or appointment.
(c) Its designated powers and duties.
(d) The unincorporated area or areas for which the municipal
advisory council is established.
(e) Whether the establishment of the council should be submitted
to the voters and the method for such submission; provided that if an
election is required pursuant to subdivision (b), such election
shall be held at the same time as an election held pursuant to this
subdivision.
(f) Such other rules, regulations and procedures as may be
necessary in connection with the establishment and operation of the
municipal advisory council.