The Fifth Amendment, however, applies only against the federal government. The president says he is willing to discuss possible deficit savings, but without the threat of the federal government being unable to pay its bills.The California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission (CDIAC) provides information, education, and technical assistance on debt issuance and public. The Fourteenth Amendment (Amendment XIV) to the United States Constitution was adopted on July 9, 1868, as one of the Reconstruction Amendments. This limit would require Board approval. The District Counsel has sole discretion in entering legal services contracts with no dollar limit. That vote does not pledge any additional spending. On June 8, 2010, Santa Clara voters approved the ballot measure for the proposed stadium project. Economic Development Specialist. Sec. 700.1 Elections – City Council Districts. Sec.