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)