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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Ch. 2Art. 2§ 1323 Governor Appointments Senate Confirmation

§ 1323 Governor Appointments Senate Confirmation

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§ 1323 Governor Appointments Senate Confirmation

Key Takeaways

  • •The Governor can pick people for certain jobs, but the Senate has to say 'yes' to them first.
  • •This rule is for jobs where the salary is paid from a specific part of the law (Chapter 6).
  • •If the job is already mentioned in the Constitution, this rule doesn’t apply.

Example

The Governor wants to pick someone to be on the State Park Board, and that job’s salary is paid from Chapter 6.

The Governor can choose who they want, but the Senate has to agree before that person can start the job.

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

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§ 1323 Governor Appointments Senate Confirmation

In addition to any other statutory provisions requiring confirmation by the Senate of officers appointed by the Governor, including Section 1322, the appointment by the Governor of any officer, or any member of a board or commission, whose salary is provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of this code is subject to confirmation by the Senate. This section shall not apply to any officer, or any member of a board or commission, whose manner of appointment is provided for in the Constitution. (Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 145.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

GovernorSenateconfirmationChapter 6Constitution

Related Statutes

  • § 1322 Governor Appointments Requiring Senate Confirmatio
  • § 1320 Governor'S Nomination Requirements
  • § 1321 Senate Nomination Confirmation Delivery
  • § 14003 Director Appointment And Salary
  • § 1775 Filling State Officer Vacancies

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 1323.
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