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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Ch. 1Art. 3§ 1061 Governor’S Council Residency Rule

§ 1061 Governor’S Council Residency Rule

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§ 1061 Governor’S Council Residency Rule

Key Takeaways

  • •If you're a boss of a big department in the state and part of the Governor’s team, you must live in Sacramento.
  • •This rule was made a long time ago, in 1943.

Example

Imagine you're the head of the school department for the whole state, and you're on the Governor’s team.

You can’t live in Los Angeles or San Francisco—you have to move to Sacramento because that’s where the rule says you must live.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1061 Governor’S Council Residency Rule

The director of each department who is a member of the Governor’s council shall reside at Sacramento. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

directorGovernor’s councilreside at Sacramento

Related Statutes

  • § 1001 State Executive Officers List
  • § 10270 Uniform State Laws Commission
  • § 10271 Commission Membership Composition
  • § 10272 Commission Member Qualifications
  • § 10273 Commission Member Terms

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 1061.
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