Section 7 Of Article 1. Construction Of Provisions From California Education Code >> Division 1. >> Title 1. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 1.

. 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.