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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 31Pt. 3Ch. 1§ 50908 Agency Executive Director Appointment

§ 50908 Agency Executive Director Appointment

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§ 50908 Agency Executive Director Appointment

Key Takeaways

  • •The Governor picks the boss of the agency, but the Senate has to say yes.
  • •The boss runs the agency every day but answers to the board.
  • •The boss stays in the job for 5 years.
  • •The board decides how many people work there and their pay (unless the money comes from the General Fund).

Example

Imagine the Governor picks a new principal for a school. The school board has to agree first. The principal runs the school but listens to the board. The board also decides how many teachers to hire and how much to pay them.

This law works the same way. The Governor picks the agency boss, but the Senate must approve. The boss runs things but follows the board’s rules. The board also decides how many people work there and their pay.

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

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§ 50908 Agency Executive Director Appointment

The Governor shall, subject to confirmation by the Senate, appoint an executive director of the agency, who shall, subject solely to supervision by the board, administer and direct the day-to-day operations of the agency. The term of office of the executive director is five years. Except as provided in this part, the board shall from time to time determine the total number of authorized employees within the agency and shall determine the salaries of those employees of the agency whose salaries are not paid from moneys appropriated to the agency from the General Fund. (Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1034, Sec. 15. Note: Conditional amendment by Stats. 1994, Ch. 94, was repealed by Stats. 1997, Ch. 580.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

governoremployeedirectorgeneral fundconfirmationamendment

Related Statutes

  • § 131006 Chief Deputy Appointments
  • § 50401 Housing Director Appointment
  • § 52503 Policy Committee Membership Rules
  • § 131005 State Public Health Officer
  • § 131020 Department Hiring Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 50908.
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