Welf. & Inst. Code, § 16163 · Chapter 2.5. Foster Child Ombudsman Program

Welf. & Inst. Code, § 16163

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

The department shall hire the necessary personnel to perform the functions of the office. Priority shall be given to former foster youth in hiring decisions.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 311, Sec. 66. Effective August 19, 1998.

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=WIC&sectionNum=16163.
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