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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 27Ch. 1Art. 2§ 44519 Authority Employment And Delegation

§ 44519 Authority Employment And Delegation

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§ 44519 Authority Employment And Delegation

Key Takeaways

  • •The authority can hire an executive director and other people to help do their job.
  • •The authority can give some of its powers and duties to its members, the executive director, or other employees.
  • •This includes the power to sign contracts for the authority.

Example

The authority needs to hire someone to manage their office and sign contracts.

The authority can hire an executive director and give them the power to sign contracts on behalf of the authority.

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§ 44519 Authority Employment And Delegation

The authority may employ an executive director and any other persons as are necessary to enable it properly to perform the duties imposed upon it by this division. The authority may, by resolution, delegate to one or more of its members, its executive director, or any other official or employee of the authority any powers and duties that it may deem proper, including, but not limited to, the power to enter into contracts on behalf of the authority. (Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 211, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2009.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

authorityresolutiondirectorcontractemployee

Related Statutes

  • § 34244 Authority Contract Validity Proof
  • § 129052 Department Revenue Security Pledges
  • § 13146.4 Fire Department Inspection Reporting
  • § 34245 Authority Termination And Revival
  • § 34248 Housing Authority Powers Transfer

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 44519.
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