The council shall have the right to contract with the county or any 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, 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 shall be 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. (Ord. 464 § 1. 2002 Code § 1-8).