What is the administrative record of an appellant seeking review of an order granting or denying a petition for writ of mandate?

The administrative record is of crucial importance when an appellant seeks review of an order granting or denying a petition for writ of mandate under Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.5. This is because the superior court in such a case must "review the entire administrative record to determine whether the findings are supported by substantial evidence and whether the agency committed any errors of law . . . ." (Bixby v. Pierno (1971) 4 Cal.3d 130,

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