California CodesCalifornia Constitution - CONSArticle XXII — Architectural and Engineering ServicesSection 2
Nothing contained in Article VII of this Constitution shall be construed to limit, restrict or prohibit the State or any other governmental entities, including, but not limited to, cities, counties, cities and counties, school districts and other special districts, local and regional agencies and joint power agencies, from contracting with private entities for the performance of architectural and engineering services.
Notes
Exempts state and local governmental contracting for private architectural and engineering services from any limitation, restriction, or prohibition otherwise attributed to the civil-service article. The protection expressly includes cities, counties, school and special districts, local and regional agencies, and joint-powers agencies.
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