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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 7§ 12070 Governorship Commission Membership

§ 12070 Governorship Commission Membership

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§ 12070 Governorship Commission Membership

Key Takeaways

  • •There is a special group in California called the Commission on the Governorship.
  • •This group includes five important people: the leader of the Senate, the leader of the Assembly, the head of the University of California, the head of the California State Colleges, and the Director of Finance.
  • •This group was created in 1966.

Example

Imagine a big meeting where important decisions about California are made.

In this meeting, you would see the leaders of the Senate and Assembly, the bosses of big universities, and the person in charge of the state's money. They are all part of this special group called the Commission on the Governorship.

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§ 12070 Governorship Commission Membership

There is in the state government a Commission on the Governorship, consisting of the President pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the Assembly, the President of the University of California, the Chancellor of the California State Colleges, and the Director of Finance. (Added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 162.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Commission on the GovernorshipPresident pro Tempore of the SenateSpeaker of the AssemblyPresident of the University of CaliforniaChancellor of the California State CollegesDirector of Finance

Related Statutes

  • § 12074 Legislative Commission Leadership
  • § 10202 Legislative Counsel Vacancy Selection
  • § 10246 Legislative Counsel Court Appearance
  • § 12058 Governor Succession Order
  • § 10271 Commission Membership Composition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12070.
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