California § 19889 - It is the purpose of this article to encourage the development and effective use
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 19889 — It is the purpose of this article to encourage the development and effective use, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19889. It is the purpose of this article to encourage the development and effective use
It is the purpose of this article to encourage the development and effective use of well-qualified and carefully selected executives. In order to carry out this purpose, the State Personnel Board shall establish by rule a merit system specifically suited to the selection and placement of executive personnel. The department shall be responsible for salary administration, position classification, and for the motivation and training of executive personnel. For the purpose of administering this system there is established herewith a category of civil service appointment called âcareer executive assignments.â The department shall designate positions of a high administrative and policy influencing character for inclusion in or removal from this category subject to review by the State Personnel Board, except that the department shall not so designate a position in which there is an incumbent already appointed under the provisions of this part governing employees other than career executives.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 19889
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 19889 cover?
Section 19889 ("It is the purpose of this article to encourage the development and effective use") 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 § 19889?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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