California § 8638 - To provide for the continuance of the legislative and executive departments of th
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8638 — To provide for the continuance of the legislative and executive departments of th, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8638. To provide for the continuance of the legislative and executive departments of th
To provide for the continuance of the legislative and executive departments of the political subdivision during a state of war emergency or a state of emergency or a local emergency the governing body thereof shall have the power to appoint the following standby officers: (a) Three for each member of the governing body. (b) Three for the chief executive, if he is not a member of the governing body. In case a standby office becomes vacant because of removal, death, resignation, or other cause, the governing body shall have the power to appoint another person to fill said office. Standby officers shall be designated Nos. 1, 2, and 3 as the case may be.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8638
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8638 cover?
Section 8638 ("To provide for the continuance of the legislative and executive departments of th") 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.
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