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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 8§ 12086 Director Of Community Services And Development

§ 12086 Director Of Community Services And Development

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§ 12086 Director Of Community Services And Development

Key Takeaways

  • •The boss of the Community Services and Development department is called the Director, picked by the Governor and approved by the Senate.
  • •The Governor can also pick a chief deputy director and another deputy director to help run the department.
  • •The Director can hire other workers needed for the department, following the state's hiring rules.

Example

Imagine the Governor needs someone to lead a big group that helps communities.

The Governor picks a Director for this job, and the Senate says yes. The Director can then hire more people to help with the work, like how a teacher picks helpers for a big school project.

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

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§ 12086 Director Of Community Services And Development

(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 Governor’s 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. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 28. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Director of Community Services and DevelopmentGovernorSenate confirmationState Civil Service Act

Related Statutes

  • § 12088 Department Transfer And Renaming
  • § 12801 Secretary Appointment And Salary
  • § 12838 Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
  • § 12838.4 Board Of Parole Hearings Creation
  • § 14603 Director Appointment And Salary

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12086.
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