(a) The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is head of the department and, as head of the department and subject to the policies adopted by the board, shall perform all duties, exercise all powers and jurisdiction, assume and discharge all responsibilities and carry out and effect all provisions now or hereafter vested by law in the department.

(b) The secretary may designate a deputy, employee, or other official in the department to act for them and to represent them at meetings.

Terms Used In California Military and Veterans Code 78

  • board: means the California Veterans Board. See California Military and Veterans Code 61
  • department: means the Department of Veterans Affairs. See California Military and Veterans Code 60
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.

(c) The secretary may delegate to one or more of their designees, or to any other official or employee of the department, any powers and duties that they may deem proper, including, but not limited to, the power to enter into contracts, and authorize and sign any and all documents necessary for effectuating the sale of bonds.

(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 549, Sec. 1. (SB 661) Effective January 1, 2022.)

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