California · Government Code
GOV §1220: When an officer discharges ex officio the duties of another office than that to which he is elected or appointed, his official signature and attestation shall be in the name of the office the duties o
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When an officer performs duties of a different office than their own, their official signature and attestation must be made in the name of that other office.
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