California Code, Government Code - GOV § 5902

(a) “Bonds” means bonds, notes, warrants, bond anticipation notes, commercial paper, or other evidences of indebtedness, or lease, installment purchase, or other agreements or certificates of participation therein.

(b) “Legislative body” means the governing body or board of the state or local government.

(c) “State or local government” means the state, any department, agency, board, commission, or authority of the state, or any city, city and county, county, public district, public corporation, authority, agency, board, commission, or other public entity.