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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 10Ch. 3Art. 1§ 20402 Bureau Chief Appointment

§ 20402 Bureau Chief Appointment

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§ 20402 Bureau Chief Appointment

Key Takeaways

  • •The bureau has a boss called the 'chief'.
  • •The chief is picked by the director following the State Civil Service Act rules.
  • •The rules for picking the chief are in a specific part of the Government Code.

Example

Imagine your school has a principal. The principal is chosen by the school superintendent following certain rules.

Just like the principal is chosen by following rules, the bureau chief is chosen by the director following the State Civil Service Act rules.

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

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§ 20402 Bureau Chief Appointment

The bureau is administered by a chief who is appointed by the director pursuant to the State Civil Service Act, Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500), Division 5, Title 2 of the Government Code. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

bureauchiefState Civil Service Actdirector

Related Statutes

  • § 20403 Chief'S Enforcement Duties
  • § 20404 Chief'S Division Enforcement Duties
  • § 20406 Inspector Appointment Authority
  • § 20407 Cattle Theft Investigations
  • § 14001 Restricted Materials Regulation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 20402.
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