CA Gov't Code Section 8878.16

As used in this chapter, and for the purposes of this chapter as used in the State General Obligation Bond Law, the following words have the following meanings:

(a)

“Bond” means a bond, authorized by Sections 8878.20 and 8878.25, that is tax exempt under both state and federal law, or a bond that is tax exempt under state law and taxable under federal law.

(b)

“Committee” means the California Earthquake Safety and Housing Rehabilitation Finance Committee.

(c)

“Department” means Department of Housing and Community Development.

(d)

“Fund” means the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Fund established by Section 50661 of the Health and Safety Code.

(e)

“Local agency” means any city, city and county, or county.