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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 2§ 11182 Department Delegation Authority

§ 11182 Department Delegation Authority

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§ 11182 Department Delegation Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The boss of a department can give their powers to someone else in the department.
  • •The person they choose must be allowed to do investigations or hearings.
  • •This is only for the powers given in this part of the law.

Example

The boss of the police department lets a detective handle a case instead of doing it themselves.

The boss can give their power to the detective to investigate the case because the detective works in the same department.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 11182 Department Delegation Authority

The head of a department may delegate the powers conferred upon him by this article to any officer of the department he authorizes to conduct the investigation or hearing. (Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

delegatepowersinvestigationhearing

Related Statutes

  • § 11187 Witness Subpoena Enforcement
  • § 14659.03 Investigation Evidence Authority
  • § 18682 Board Findings Upon Request
  • § 62573 Commercial Linkage Fee Hearings
  • § 65061 Regional Planning District Boundaries

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 11182.
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