Section 166 Of Article 3. The Adjutant General From California Military And Veterans Code >> Division 2. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 3.

. In the event of the absence of the Adjutant General or of his or her inability to perform his or her duties, the Deputy Adjutant General or other officer designated by the Adjutant General shall perform the duties of the Adjutant General. In the event of the absence or inability of those officers, the Governor may detail a National Guard officer to perform those duties.