Cal. Code Regs. tit. 5 § 20500

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 20500 - Definitions

As used in this chapter:

(a) "Accredited" means official recognition of an educational institution, by an authorized public authority or other generally recognized authority, that such institution maintains standards which qualify its graduates for admission to higher or more specialized institutions or for professional or trade practices.

(b) "Certificated" means the holding by a person of a credential which is required by the laws of the state to be held as a condition to valid employment in the position in which such person is employed.

(c) "Chairperson" means Chairperson of the Teachers' Retirement Board, duly elected in the manner prescribed by Education Code section 22200.

(d) "Credential," "credentials" and "certificate" mean any life diploma, credential, certificate, or other document provided for by, and issued pursuant to the laws of the state which authorize service in the public school system of this state.

(e) "Emergency meeting" means a meeting of the Teachers' Retirement Board held because of an unforeseen emergency condition.

(f) "Regular meeting" is a meeting held in accordance to a schedule of meetings stating the dates and places of the meetings adopted by the Teachers' Retirement Board.

(g) "Special meeting" is a nonemergency meeting held by the Teachers' Retirement Board at a time other than when a regular meeting is held for considering and acting upon such matters, and no others, as are included in the notice of special meeting.

(h) "Unforeseen emergency condition" means a circumstance or a combination of circumstances which may result in monetary loss to the system, or otherwise impair the integrity or operation of the system, or result in unconscionable hardship or monetary loss of a member, disabilitant or retirant unless the Teachers' Retirement Board acts without being required to provide at least seven days' notice before acting.

(i) "Vice Chairperson" means the vice chairperson of the Teachers' Retirement Board, duly elected in the manner prescribed by Education Code section 22200.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 20500

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209 and 22210, Chapter 4, Division 10, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22216 and 22224, Education Code.

1. Amendment filed 10-15-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 42). For prior history, see Register 74, No. 33.
2. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 5-6-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 19).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (i) filed 6-20-2024 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2024, No. 25).