The city shall have the right to contract with the county or with other contract agencies, pursuant to the laws of the state, for the performance and execution by designated county or contract agency officials of the rights, powers and duties of officers, officials and employees of the city. Whenever in this code, 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 of a contract agency with whom a contract has been entered into.
('64 Code, § 1-3.1) (Ord. 373, passed 1-20-70)