California § 11153 - Except as otherwise provided by law, each division of a department shall be in ch

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§ 11153. Except as otherwise provided by law, each division of a department shall be in ch

Except as otherwise provided by law, each division of a department shall be in charge of a chief who shall be appointed by the head of the department and receive such compensation as is fixed according to law. When a new division is created and a new chief appointed the salary of the chief shall be fixed by the Governor until fixed by the Legislature and shall not exceed the compensation paid for like services.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 11153 cover?

Section 11153 ("Except as otherwise provided by law, each division of a department shall be in ch") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 11153?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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