California § 12086 - The department is under the direction of an executive officer known as the Direct
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§ 12086. The department is under the direction of an executive officer known as the Direct
(a) The department is under the direction of an executive officer known as the Director of Community Services and Development. The director shall be appointed by the Governor subject to the confirmation of the Senate, and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall receive the salary provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550) of Part 1. The chief deputy director shall be appointed by the Governor and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor. The Governor also may appoint, to serve at the Governorâs pleasure, one deputy director for the department. (b) Subject to the State Civil Service Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500), of Division 5), the director shall appoint any other employees necessary for the administration and the affairs of the department, and shall prescribe their duties.
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12086 cover?
Section 12086 ("The department is under the direction of an executive officer known as the Direct") 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.
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