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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Ch. 2Art. 1§ 1300 Governor Appoints Certain Officers

§ 1300 Governor Appoints Certain Officers

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§ 1300 Governor Appoints Certain Officers

Key Takeaways

  • •If the law doesn't say how to pick someone for a job, the Governor gets to choose.
  • •This only applies to government jobs, not regular jobs like teachers or store workers.
  • •The rule has been around since 1943.

Example

A new job is created in the state government, like a 'State Park Manager', but the law doesn't say who picks this person.

Since the law doesn't say how to pick the 'State Park Manager', the Governor gets to choose who gets the job.

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

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§ 1300 Governor Appoints Certain Officers

Every officer, the mode of whose appointment is not prescribed by law, shall be appointed by the Governor. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

officerappointmentGovernor

Related Statutes

  • § 11150 Governor'S Executive Administration
  • § 11152 Department Work Organization Authority
  • § 11153 Division Chief Appointment
  • § 1302 Officer Term Continuation
  • § 16351 Special Fund Transfers

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 1300.
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