Rohnert Park Municipal Code Ch. 2.44 Claims Against the City

This chapter is enacted pursuant to Section 935 of the California Government Code.

(Ord. 795 § 1 (part), 2008)

All claims against the city for money or damages not otherwise governed by the Government Tort Claims Act, California Government Code Sections 900 et seq., or other state law (hereinafter "claims") shall be presented within the timeframe and in the manner prescribed by Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the California Government Code (commencing with Section 900), as that part may be amended from time to time, and as further provided in this chapter.

(Ord. 795 § 1 (part), 2008)

All claims shall be made in writing and verified by the claimant or by his or her guardian, conservator, executor or administrator. No claim may be filed on behalf of a class of persons unless verified by every member of that class as required by this section. In addition, all claims shall contain the information required by California Government Code Section 910.

(Ord. 795 § 1 (part), 2008)

All claims shall be audited by the city clerk for compliance with this chapter and submitted to the city council for approval or rejection as provided for in California Government Code Section 37202.

(Ord. 795 § 1 (part), 2008)

In accordance with California Government Code Sections 935(b) and 945.4, all claims shall be presented as provided in this chapter and acted upon by the city prior to the filing of any legal action on such claims. No such action may be maintained by a person who has not complied with the requirements of this chapter.

(Ord. 795 § 1 (part), 2008)

Any legal action brought against the city upon any claim or demand shall conform to the requirements of Government Code Sections 940-949. Any action brought against any employee of the city shall conform with the requirements of California Government Code Sections 950-951.

(Ord. 795 § 1 (part), 2008)