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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 5Ch. 1Art. 2§ 14003 Director Appointment And Salary

§ 14003 Director Appointment And Salary

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§ 14003 Director Appointment And Salary

Key Takeaways

  • •The boss (director) is picked by the Governor.
  • •The Senate has to say 'yes' to the boss before they can start.
  • •The Governor can fire the boss anytime they want.
  • •The boss gets paid every year, and the money rules are in another part of the law.

Example

Imagine the Governor picks a new principal for a school.

The Senate has to agree first. If they do, the principal gets the job, but the Governor can still fire them anytime. The principal’s salary is decided by other rules in the lawbook.

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

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§ 14003 Director Appointment And Salary

The director is appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and holds office at the pleasure of the Governor. The annual salary of the director is provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550), Part 1 of this division. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1253.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

directorGovernorSenateannual salaryChapter 6Section 11550

Related Statutes

  • § 13002 Director Appointment Salary
  • § 14006 Deputy Director Appointment Duties
  • § 14007 Department Organizational Structure
  • § 15570 Tax Department Establishment
  • § 1323 Governor Appointments Senate Confirmation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 14003.
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