Section 56047.7 Of Chapter 2. Definitions From California Government Code >> Division 3. >> Title 5. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 2.

. "Joint powers agency" or "joint powers authority" means an agency or entity formed pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (Article 1 (commencing with Section 6500) of Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title 1) that is formed for the local performance of governmental functions that includes the provision of municipal services.