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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Ch. 7Art. 1§ 3002 Governor'S Removal Authority

§ 3002 Governor'S Removal Authority

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§ 3002 Governor'S Removal Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The Governor can pick someone for a job that needs Senate approval.
  • •If the job has no set time limit, the Governor can fire that person anytime, for any reason.
  • •The Governor doesn’t need to explain why or hold a meeting to fire them.
  • •After firing, the Governor can pick someone new the same way as before.

Example

The Governor appoints someone to be the head of a state park, and the Senate agrees. Later, the Governor decides to fire them.

Since the job has no set time limit, the Governor can fire the park head anytime without giving a reason. Then, the Governor can pick a new person and ask the Senate to approve them again.

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

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§ 3002 Governor'S Removal Authority

Whenever the Governor is authorized to appoint a person to an office with the advice and consent of, or subject to confirmation by, the Senate, and no fixed term has been provided by law for such office, the Governor may at any time, without cause and without hearing, remove the incumbent from said office and fill the vacancy occasioned by such removal in the same manner as if the officer had filed his resignation in the proper office. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1881.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

governorhearingpositionconfirmationresignation

Related Statutes

  • § 19996.1 Civil Service Resignation Rules
  • § 3001 Public Official Intoxication Penalty
  • § 19578 Adverse Action Hearing Procedures
  • § 19580 Employee Examination Procedures
  • § 19582 Employee Dismissal Hearing Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 3002.
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