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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 5Ch. 1Art. 2§ 14005 Director Powers And Duties

§ 14005 Director Powers And Duties

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§ 14005 Director Powers And Duties

Key Takeaways

  • •The director is in charge of all the jobs and powers given to the department.
  • •The director must do everything the law says the department should do.
  • •If another law says someone else should do a job, the director doesn’t do that job.

Example

If the law says the department must check that restaurants are clean, the director makes sure this happens.

The director is responsible for making sure the department does its job, like checking restaurants, unless another law says someone else should do it.

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

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§ 14005 Director Powers And Duties

The director shall perform all duties, exercise all powers and jurisdiction, assume and discharge all responsibilities, and carry out and effect all purposes vested by law in the department, except as otherwise expressly provided by law. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1253.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

directordutiespowersjurisdictiondepartment

Related Statutes

  • § 14008 Department Powers Transfer
  • § 14605 Director'S Statutory Duties
  • § 13004 Director'S Departmental Authority
  • § 14006 Deputy Director Appointment Duties
  • § 19816.4 Department Property Control

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 14005.
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