Contra Costa County Municipal Code Ch. 14-2 General

Where this code grants a power to a public officer or employee, or imposes a duty on a public officer or employee, the power may be exercised or the duty performed by the public officer's or employee's deputy or by any person authorized by law or ordinance, unless this code specially provides otherwise.

(Ord. No. 2024-23, § III(Exh. A), 12-3-24; Ord. 70-36 § 1 (part), 1970: prior code § 1204).

Pursuant to Penal Code Section 836.5, all county officers and employees who have a duty to enforce any statute or ordinance are authorized to arrest persons for violations thereof as provided by law.

(Ord. 76-51 § 3).

Article 14-2.4 Notices

Unless otherwise specially provided herein, notices and service thereof pursuant to this code shall be as provided in Sections 14-2.402 through 14-2.408.

(Ord. 70-36 § 1, 1970: prior code § 1205).

Notices shall be written.

(Ord. 70-36 § 1, 1970: prior code § 1205).

Written notices shall be served either:

(1) Personally; or

(2) By deposit in the United States mail in a sealed envelope, first class, postage prepaid, addressed to the person to be notified at the person's last known business or residence address appearing in the public records or in other records of the matter for which notice is given, and mailed notice shall be deemed served when duly mailed.

(Ord. No. 2024-23, § III(Exh. A), 12-3-24; Ord. 70-36 § 1, 1970: prior code § 1205).

Proof of the service of any notice may be made by the certificate of any officer or employee of this county or by the affidavit of any person at least eighteen years old, showing service conforming to this code or other applicable law.

(Ord. 70-36 § 1 (part), 1970: prior code § 1206).