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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 3§ 11201 Deputy Appointment And Duties

§ 11201 Deputy Appointment And Duties

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§ 11201 Deputy Appointment And Duties

Key Takeaways

  • •The boss of a department can hire helpers (deputies) whenever they want.
  • •The boss decides how much money the helper gets paid.
  • •The helper has to do whatever jobs the boss gives them.
  • •The helper can be fired anytime if the boss is not happy.

Example

Imagine you work at a school, and the principal hires a new vice principal.

The principal can decide what the vice principal does, how much they get paid, and can let them go if they don’t do a good job. The vice principal has to listen to the principal.

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

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§ 11201 Deputy Appointment And Duties

Each deputy appointed pursuant to Section 11200 shall serve at the pleasure of the director of the department in which he is appointed, and his salary shall be fixed by the director of that department in accordance with law. The deputy shall have such duties as may be assigned to him by the director of the department, and he shall be responsible to the director of the department for the performance of those duties. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1843.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

deputydirector of the departmentdutiessalary

Related Statutes

  • § 19825 State Employee Salary Approval
  • § 19826 State Civil Service Salaries
  • § 19837 Employee Salary Adjustment Rules
  • § 29350 County Salary Fund Fees
  • § 29351 County Salary Tax Deficiency

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 11201.
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