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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 3Art. 1§ 12152 Secretary Of State Appointments

§ 12152 Secretary Of State Appointments

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§ 12152 Secretary Of State Appointments

Key Takeaways

  • •The Secretary of State can pick one main helper (Assistant Secretary) and other workers to do the job right.
  • •The main helper and other key workers have the same powers and rules as the Secretary of State when they act for them.
  • •The Governor can pick 4 workers for the Secretary of State’s office, even if they don’t follow the usual hiring rules.

Example

The Secretary of State needs help running the office, like a teacher needs assistant teachers.

The Secretary of State can choose a main assistant and other workers to help with the job. The Governor can also pick 4 special workers without following the normal hiring steps.

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

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§ 12152 Secretary Of State Appointments

(a) To assist in the discharge of the duties of the Secretary of State’s office, the Secretary of State may appoint one Assistant Secretary of State, whose powers, duties, and liabilities shall be those of a deputy, and any deputies and clerical, expert, technical, and other assistants necessary for the proper conduct of the Secretary of State’s office. The Assistant Secretary of State and all deputies are civil executive officers. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, but consistent with Section 4 of Article VII of the California Constitution and with subdivision (a) of this section, the Governor shall appoint four employees of the Secretary of State’s office, who may be nominated by the Secretary of State, and who are exempt from state civil service. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 34. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Assistant Secretary of Statedeputiescivil executive officersGovernorexempt from state civil service

Related Statutes

  • § 1454 State Officer Bond Approval
  • § 12406 Controller Deputy Appointments
  • § 11250 Interagency Service Cost Recovery
  • § 11251 State Agency Financial Adjustments
  • § 11252 Financial Adjustment Requests

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12152.
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