The city council shall have the right to contract with the county or other public agency, pursuant to the laws of the state and the charter of the county, for the performance and execution by designated county or other public officials of the rights, powers and duties of officers, officials and employees of the city. Whenever by law or in this code or any ordinance of the city, whether set forth in full or by adoption by reference, any power or authority is granted to an officer, official or employee, the power or authority is conferred upon the appropriate officer, official or employee of the city or the appropriate officer, official or employee of the county or other public agency with whom a contract has been entered into.
(Prior code § 3-1)
Whenever a power is granted to or duty is imposed upon a city officer or employee, such power may be exercised or the duty may be performed by a deputy of such officer or employee or by a person otherwise duly authorized, pursuant to law or ordinance, or by an officer of the county or by a deputy or employee of such officer when by contract with the city such officer is obligated and has agreed to perform certain duties on behalf of the city, unless this code or any ordinance of the city expressly provides otherwise.
(Prior code § 3-2)
The salaries and compensation of officers and employees of the city, including the city clerk and city treasurer, shall be fixed and determined by resolution of the city council.
(Prior code § 3-3)