Gov. Code, § 12086 · Article 8. Department of Community Services and Development
Gov. Code, § 12086
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The department is under the direction of an executive officer known as the Director of Community Services and Development. The director shall be appointed by the Governor subject to the confirmation of the Senate, and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall receive the salary provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550) of Part 1. The chief deputy director shall be appointed by the Governor and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor. The Governor also may appoint, to serve at the Governor’s pleasure, one deputy director for the department.
(b) Subject to the State Civil Service Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500), of Division 5), the director shall appoint any other employees necessary for the administration and the affairs of the department, and shall prescribe their duties.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 28. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.
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