Gov. Code, § 8587 · Article 5. Office of Emergency Services
Gov. Code, § 8587
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) During a state of war emergency, a state of emergency, or a local emergency, the secretary shall coordinate the emergency activities of all state agencies in connection with that emergency, and every state agency and officer shall cooperate with the secretary in rendering all possible assistance in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
(b) In addition to the powers designated in this section, the Governor may delegate any of the powers vested in him or her under this chapter to the secretary except the power to make, amend, and rescind orders and regulations, and the power to proclaim a state of emergency.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 372, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 2009.
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