(a) The governing board by majority vote may adopt a rule delegating to an officer or employee of the district the authority to perform the duties required to be performed by the governing board under Section 81370. If a delegation rule is adopted pursuant to this subdivision, the resolution required in Section 81365 shall specify, in lieu of the public meeting of the governing board to be held at its regular place of meeting, the place at which the designated officer or employee will receive and open sealed proposals to purchase or lease.

(b) All other provisions of this article not in conflict with the delegation of this authority are applicable. However, the final acceptance of a bid, or rejection of all bids, shall be made by the governing board at a public meeting.

(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 390, Sec. 5. (AB 1240) Effective January 1, 2010.)