Section 716 - Delegation of authority to department by Department of Finance(a) Upon approval by the Department of Finance, the department may exercise the same authority granted to the Division of the State Architect and the Real Estate Services Division in the Department of General Services, to plan, design, construct, and administer contracts and professional services for public works projects under the jurisdiction of the department.(b) Any right afforded to the department pursuant to subdivision (a) to exercise project planning, design, construction, and administration of contracts and professional services may be revoked, in whole or in part, by the Department of Finance at any time.Amended by Stats 2023 ch 196 (SB 143),s 21, eff. 9/13/2023.Amended by Stats 2023 ch 51 (SB 122),s 18, eff. 7/10/2023.Added by Stats 2007 ch 178 (SB 85),s 10, eff. 8/24/2007.