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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 8.5Ch. 2§ 15562 Secretary'S Delegation Authority

§ 15562 Secretary'S Delegation Authority

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§ 15562 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 is in charge of deciding which kids get free lunch. The boss writes a note saying the assistant principal can now make that decision.

The assistant principal can now decide who gets free lunch because the boss wrote it down and gave them the job.

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

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§ 15562 Secretary'S Delegation Authority

Whenever a power is granted to the secretary, the power may be exercised by an officer or employee within the agency as designated in writing by the secretary. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 859, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

secretarypowerofficer or employeedesignated in writing

Related Statutes

  • § 13982 Secretary'S Delegation Authority
  • § 12854 Agency Power Delegation
  • § 15561 Agency Officer Departmental Authority
  • § 12101 Lieutenant Governor Staff Appointments
  • § 12852 Agency Organizational Review Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 15562.
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