{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"7","citation":"Ed. Code, § 7","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 1. GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1"},{"name":"DIVISION 1. GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1"},{"name":"PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [1. - 446.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [1. - 97.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1/part-1/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Construction of Provisions [1. - 11.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1/part-1/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.","effective":null,"html":"<p>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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/construction-of-provisions-7","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}