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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 2§ 9173 Legislative Staff Removal Process

§ 9173 Legislative Staff Removal Process

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§ 9173 Legislative Staff Removal Process

Key Takeaways

  • •People who work for the Senate or Assembly can be fired at any time.
  • •The way they get fired is the same way they got hired or chosen.
  • •This rule has been around since 1943.

Example

If someone is voted in to work for the Assembly, they can be voted out the same way.

If a group of people voted for John to be their representative, the same group can vote to remove John if they want.

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

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§ 9173 Legislative Staff Removal Process

Any officer or employee appointed or elected by the Senate or Assembly may at any time be removed in the same manner as is provided for his election or appointment. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 56331 Public Member Alternate Appointment
  • § 68549 Judicial Retirement Eligibility Rules
  • § 3038 Temporary Officer Replacement Process
  • § 18682 Board Findings Upon Request
  • § 19837 Employee Salary Adjustment Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 9173.
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