§ 19801 Local Agency Personnel Standards

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•The government sets rules for hiring and keeping workers in programs that get state or federal money.
•These rules make sure workers are qualified, experienced, and paid fairly.
•The rules help programs run smoothly and follow federal laws.

Example

A local food bank gets money from the state to help feed people.

The food bank must hire workers who have the right skills and experience, and pay them fairly, just like the government rules say. This makes sure the food bank runs well and follows the law.

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§ 19801 Local Agency Personnel Standards

For the purposes of administration of state or federally supported programs under Section 19800, the department shall, by regulation, establish and maintain personnel standards on a merit basis for local agencies (including standards of qualifications, competency, education, experience, tenure, and compensation) necessary for proper and efficient administration, and to ensure state conformity with applicable federal requirements. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 427, Sec. 93. (AB 1062) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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personnel standards merit basis local agencies qualifications competency education experience tenure compensation proper and efficient administration state conformity applicable federal requirements

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 19801.

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