§ 1340 Governor'S Officer Commissions

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•The Governor gives official approval to certain leaders.
•This includes leaders chosen by the people (except those who get a certificate from the Secretary of State).
•It also includes leaders chosen by the Legislature, Militia officers, and those picked by the Governor or with the Senate's help.

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A person gets elected as a city mayor.

The Governor gives them an official paper to start their job, unless the Secretary of State already gave them one.

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§ 1340 Governor'S Officer Commissions

The Governor shall commission: (a) All officers elected by the people whose commissions are not otherwise provided for except those officers to whom a certificate of election is issued by the Secretary of State. (b) All officers elected by the Legislature. (c) All officers of the Militia. (d) All officers appointed by the Governor, or by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. (Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1586.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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commission officers elected by the people certificate of election Secretary of State officers elected by the Legislature officers of the Militia officers appointed by the Governor advice and consent of the Senate

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 1340.

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