§ 1505 Department Organizational Authority

Vehicle Code·California

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This law says the boss of a government department can set up the department however they think is best, but they need the Governor and the Transportation Secretary to agree.

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•The department boss can organize their team how they want.
•They need the Governor and Transportation Secretary to agree first.
•This helps make sure changes are okay with the big bosses.

Example

Imagine the boss of the Department of Transportation wants to create a new team to fix potholes faster.

They can do this, but only if the Governor and the Transportation Secretary say it's okay.

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§ 1505 Department Organizational Authority

The director, with the approval of the Governor and the Secretary of Transportation, shall organize the department in a manner that he or she may deem necessary to conduct the work of the department. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 518. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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director Governor Secretary of Transportation department Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 518 (AB 1317)

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 1505.

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