Government Of Cities — California Government Code — Organization And Boundaries — Corporate Name — Name required; perpetual succession. authority to sue and be sued; seal Date: 15 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session Every city organized pursuant to this part shall have a name, and by such name has perpetual succession, and may sue and be sued. It shall have a common seal, alterable at the pleasure of the legislative body. Ca. Gov. Code § 34501