{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"6","citation":"Elec. Code, § 6","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1. - 362.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-0.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [1. - 21.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-0.5/chapter-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.","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/elections-code/general-provisions-6","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}