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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 4.5Ch. 1§ 13982 Secretary'S Delegation Authority

§ 13982 Secretary'S Delegation Authority

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§ 13982 Secretary'S Delegation Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The boss (secretary) can give their job tasks to other workers in the office.
  • •The boss must write down who they pick to do the job.
  • •The person picked can then do the job like the boss would.

Example

The boss of a school says the janitor can now order new cleaning supplies.

The boss wrote it down, so now the janitor can do this job instead of the boss.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 13982 Secretary'S Delegation Authority

Whenever a power is granted to the secretary, the power may be exercised by such officer or employee within the agency as designated in writing by the secretary. (Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 138.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

secretarypowerofficer or employeedesignated in writing

Related Statutes

  • § 15562 Secretary'S Delegation Authority
  • § 10278 Commission Meetings And Officers
  • § 11148.5 Small Business Liaison Requirements
  • § 12800 State Agency Fiscal Oversight
  • § 12801 Secretary Appointment And Salary

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 13982.
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