Plans To Save California Coastal Commission

California legislators are drafting legislation to save the commission that regulates development along the state's 1,150-mile coastline.

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January 1, 2003, 9:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"The state's 3rd District Court of Appeal in Sacramento ruled Monday that the Legislature's broad authority to appoint and remove a majority of the commissioners violates the separation of powers doctrine of the state Constitution. The commission exercises executive and quasi-judicial powers in its role as a referee of real estate development and public access along the coast."

Thanks to Laura Kranz

Read the full story: Legislators Seek to Save Coastal Panel

Wednesday, January 1, 2003 in The Los Angeles Times

Government / Politics California

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