Gov. Code, § 8543.3 · Article 1. General Provisions

Gov. Code, § 8543.3

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

The California State Auditor shall be chosen without reference to party affiliation and solely on the ground of fitness to perform the duties of the office of the California State Auditor. Prior to selection, the California State Auditor shall possess a combination of education and experience in auditing and management necessary to perform the duties of that office.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 281, Sec. 8. (SB 1395) Effective January 1, 2013.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=8543.3.
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