Section 78 - Duties of secretary(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.(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.Ca. Mil. and Vet. Code § 78
Amended by Stats 2021 ch 549 (SB 661),s 1, eff. 1/1/2022.Amended by Stats 2002 ch 465 (SB 1251), s 3, eff. 1/1/2003.