Code Section

Government Code - GOV

GENERAL PROVISIONS

  ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )
  
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Whenever a power is granted to, or a duty is imposed upon, a public officer, the power may be exercised or the duty may be performed by a deputy of the officer or by a person authorized, pursuant to law, by the officer, unless this code expressly provides otherwise.

(Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)