§ 51 Director Of Industrial Relations

Labor Code·California

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•There is a boss called the Director of Industrial Relations who runs the department.
•The Governor picks this boss, but the Senate has to agree.
•The Governor can remove this boss anytime they want.
•The boss gets paid a salary set by another part of the law.

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Imagine your school has a principal who is chosen by the school board.

Just like the principal is picked by the school board, the Director of Industrial Relations is picked by the Governor. The principal can be removed by the school board if they want, just like the Governor can remove the Director anytime.

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§ 51 Director Of Industrial Relations

The department shall be conducted under the control of an executive officer known as Director of Industrial Relations. The Director of Industrial Relations shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate and hold office at the pleasure of the Governor and shall receive an annual salary provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 142, Sec. 97.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

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Director of Industrial Relations Governor Senate annual salary

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Labor Code. Section 51.

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