The City Council shall have the right to contract with the County for the performance and execution by designated County 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 with whom a contract has been entered into. (1960 Code)