Section 34317 Of Article 4. Powers And Duties Of Housing Authorities From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 24. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 4.
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. Within its area of operation, an authority may:
(a) Investigate into living, dwelling, and housing conditions and
into the means and methods of improving such conditions.
(b) Determine where slum areas exist or where there is a shortage
of decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling accommodations for persons of
low income.
(c) Make studies and recommendations relating to the problem of
clearing, replanning, and reconstructing of slum areas, and the
problem of providing dwelling accommodations for persons of low
income, and cooperate with the city, the county, the State or any of
its political subdivisions in action taken in connection with such
problems.
(d) Engage in research, studies, and experimentation on the
subject of housing.