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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 8.7Ch. 1§ 15570 Tax Department Establishment

§ 15570 Tax Department Establishment

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§ 15570 Tax Department Establishment

Key Takeaways

  • •There is a special group in California called the 'California Department of Tax and Fee Administration' that handles taxes and fees.
  • •The boss of this group is called the 'director,' and the governor picks who gets to be the director.
  • •The director gets to choose other important people to help run the group.

Example

Imagine you have a lemonade stand, and the government wants to make sure you pay a small fee for selling lemonade.

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration is like the group that makes sure everyone, including your lemonade stand, pays the right fees. The governor picks the leader of this group, and that leader picks other helpers.

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

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§ 15570 Tax Department Establishment

(a) There shall be established within state government, in the Government Operations Agency, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. The department’s headquarters shall be in Sacramento. (b) The department is under the control of a director. The Governor shall appoint the director, a chief deputy director, and a chief counsel, and these appointees shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor. The appointment of the director shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate. (c) The director shall be solely responsible for selecting persons for career executive assignment positions and other noncivil service managers for the department. (Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 16, Sec. 5. (AB 102) Effective June 27, 2017. Operative July 1, 2017, pursuant to Section 15570.100.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

California Department of Tax and Fee AdministrationdirectorGovernorSenatecareer executive assignment positions

Related Statutes

  • § 14003 Director Appointment And Salary
  • § 12901 Civil Rights Department Creation
  • § 12903 Civil Rights Council Composition
  • § 13002 Director Appointment Salary
  • § 13005 Department Organizational Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 15570.
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