Each political subdivision may provide for the succession of officers who head departments having duties in the maintenance of law and order or in the furnishing of public services relating to health and safety.
Cal. Gov. Code § 8637
Preservation of Local Government
Known as the California Emergency Services Act
The act spans §§ 8550–8669 (245 sections).
Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1454.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.