California § 81656 - The governing board by majority vote may adopt a rule, delegating to any officer
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 81656 — The governing board by majority vote may adopt a rule, delegating to any officer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 81656. The governing board by majority vote may adopt a rule, delegating to any officer
The governing board by majority vote may adopt a rule, delegating to any officer or employee of the district as the board may designate, the authority to purchase supplies, materials, apparatus, equipment, and services. No such rule shall authorize any officer or employee to make any purchases involving an expenditure by the district in excess of the amount specified by Section 20651 of the Public Contract Code. The rule shall prescribe the limits of the delegation as to time, money, and subject matter. All transactions entered into by the officer or employee shall be reviewed by the governing board every 60 days. In the event of malfeasance in office, the community college district officer or employee invested by the governing board with the power to contract shall be personally liable for any and all moneys of the district paid out as a result of the malfeasance.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 81656
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 81656 cover?
Section 81656 ("The governing board by majority vote may adopt a rule, delegating to any officer") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 81656?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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