California § 8171 - The Director of General Services shall appoint an architect to be a professional
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§ 8171. The Director of General Services shall appoint an architect to be a professional
The Director of General Services shall appoint an architect to be a professional adviser to the department for purposes of this chapter. The professional adviser, after consultation with the State Architect and the Director of Finance, shall formulate the architectural program of the department under this chapter together with such limitations on the program as are deemed advisable.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8171
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8171 cover?
Section 8171 ("The Director of General Services shall appoint an architect to be a professional") 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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Is this the official text of California law?
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