{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"12854","citation":"Gov. Code, § 12854","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000. - 15990.3.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3"},{"name":"PART 2.5. AGENCIES [12800. - 12896.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-2.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Powers [12850. - 12856.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-2.5/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 138.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Whenever a power is granted to the secretary of an agency, the power may be exercised by such officer or employee within the agency as designated in writing by the secretary.</p>","text":"Whenever a power is granted to the secretary of an agency, the power may be exercised by such officer or employee within the agency as designated in writing by the secretary.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/powers-12854","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}