§ 17194 Agent Authority Delegation

Education Code·California

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•The government can let others help with certain tasks, like picking school locations or buying furniture.
•These helpers can do things like hire architects, get price checks, and sign building contracts.
•The government still has to approve everything first.

Example

A school district needs a new building.

The government can let the school district hire someone to design the building and find a good place for it, but the government has to say it's okay first.

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§ 17194 Agent Authority Delegation

The authority may authorize any participating party to act as its agent in the performance of acts specifically approved by the authority, and all acts required under Article 3 (commencing with Section 17280) of Chapter 3 of Part 10.5. The authorizations may include, but are not necessarily limited to, all of the following: (a) The selection of school or college sites. (b) The securing of appraisals. (c) Contracts for architectural services. (d) The advertisement for construction bids and the entry into contracts for construction. (e) The purchase of furniture and equipment. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 325, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2007.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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authority participating party agent Article 3 Section 17280

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California Legislature. Education Code. Section 17194.

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