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HomeWater CodeDiv. 1Ch. 2Art. 1§ 125 Department Organizational Authority

§ 125 Department Organizational Authority

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§ 125 Department Organizational Authority

This law lets the director of a department organize and manage the department's work with the Governor's approval. They can create or close offices and divisions to make the department run smoothly.

Key Takeaways

  • •The director can organize the department however they think is best, but they need the Governor's okay.
  • •They can create or close offices and divisions to help the department work better.
  • •If a new office is opened, the director picks someone to run it and make sure it follows the rules.

Example

A state department needs to open a new office in a different part of the state to handle local water issues faster.

The director can ask the Governor to approve opening this new office. They can also pick someone to run it and make sure the office follows the department's rules.

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

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§ 125 Department Organizational Authority

For the purpose of administration, the director shall organize the department with the approval of the Governor in the manner he deems necessary to segregate and conduct the work of the department properly. With the approval of the Governor, the director may create such divisions and subdivisions as may be necessary and change or abolish them from time to time. The director with the approval of the Governor may establish branch offices in hydrographic or other regions of the State in order to assure the expeditious conduct of the work of the department in such region, and to assure free and rapid communication of local problems and recommendations to the department and may change or abolish any such branch offices from time to time. Any branch office so established shall be under the control of a branch office manager who, subject to the direction and control of the director, shall represent the department in all matters under the department’s jurisdiction in the region. (Added by renumbering Section 155 by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

directorGovernorbranch officesbranch office manager

Related Statutes

  • § 126 Deputy Director Appointment Duties
  • § 124 Department Water Resources Governance
  • § 138 Refunds For Invalid Payments
  • § 181 Board Headquarters And Meetings
  • § 8554 Governor Selects Board President

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 125.
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