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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 4.5Ch. 1§ 13976 Transportation Agency Leadership

§ 13976 Transportation Agency Leadership

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§ 13976 Transportation Agency Leadership

Key Takeaways

  • •The Secretary of Transportation is the boss of the transportation agency.
  • •The Governor picks this person, but the Senate has to agree.
  • •The Governor can remove the Secretary anytime they want.
  • •The Secretary gets paid a yearly salary set by another part of the law.

Example

Imagine the Governor picks someone to be in charge of all the roads and trains in the state.

This person is called the Secretary of Transportation. The Governor chooses them, but a group called the Senate has to say it's okay. The Governor can also decide to fire them whenever they want. The Secretary gets paid every year, and the amount is written in another part of the law.

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

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§ 13976 Transportation Agency Leadership

The agency is under the supervision of an executive officer known as the Secretary of Transportation. He or she shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor. The annual salary of the secretary is provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of this code. As used in this part, “agency” and “secretary” refer to the Transportation Agency and the Secretary of Transportation, respectively, unless the context otherwise requires. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 252. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Secretary of TransportationTransportation AgencyGovernorSenate

Related Statutes

  • § 12901 Civil Rights Department Creation
  • § 12903 Civil Rights Council Composition
  • § 13978.2 Transportation Policy Advisor Role
  • § 13978.4 Transportation Agency Authority Delegation
  • § 14003 Director Appointment And Salary

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 13976.
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