Section 33101 Of Article 1. Creation Of Agencies From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 24. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 1.

. An agency which, on September 15, 1961, was not authorized to transact any business or exercise any powers by a resolution adopted prior to such date, shall not transact any business or exercise any powers under this part unless, by ordinance, the legislative body declares that there is need for an agency to function in the community. The ordinance of the legislative body declaring that there is need for an agency to function in the community shall be subject to referendum as prescribed by law for a county or a city ordinance.