§ 17516 Executive Order Definition

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•An 'executive order' is a rule or plan made by the Governor or people working for the Governor.
•It can also be made by any part of the state government, like a department or board.
•These orders are official and must be followed, just like laws.

Example

The Governor makes a rule that everyone must wear masks in public during a flu outbreak.

This rule is an 'executive order' because the Governor made it, and everyone in the state has to follow it.

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§ 17516 Executive Order Definition

“Executive order” means an order, plan, requirement, rule, or regulation issued by any of the following: (a) The Governor. (b) An officer or official serving at the pleasure of the Governor. (c) An agency, department, board, or commission of state government. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 288, Sec. 1. (SB 1169) Effective January 1, 2011.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 17516.

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