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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Ch. 1§ 450 Emergency Government Relocation

§ 450 Emergency Government Relocation

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§ 450 Emergency Government Relocation

Key Takeaways

  • •The main government office for the state is in Sacramento.
  • •If there's a war or big disaster, the Governor can pick a new temporary place for the government to work.
  • •The Governor writes this down and tells the Secretary of State.
  • •The Governor can change the temporary place anytime if needed.

Example

A big earthquake hits Sacramento and makes it unsafe for the government to work there.

The Governor can pick another city, like Los Angeles, for the government to work from until it's safe to go back to Sacramento.

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

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§ 450 Emergency Government Relocation

The permanent seat of government of the state is at the City of Sacramento, but the Governor shall designate by written proclamation an alternative temporary seat of government for use in the event of war or enemy-caused disaster, or the imminence thereof. The proclamation shall be filed with the Secretary of State. A different temporary seat of government may be so designated at any time as circumstances indicate the desirability of such a change. The Director of General Services, and any other state agency as directed by him, shall provide such facilities of any kind at the temporary seat of government as appear desirable for the functioning of the government of the state at the temporary seat of government in the event it becomes necessary, pursuant to this section. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 371.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

governordisastersecretarydirectorlocationsacramentogeneral servicesproclamation

Related Statutes

  • § 91524 Authority Board Officers Structure
  • § 99503 State Employee Travel Reports
  • § 1001 State Executive Officers List
  • § 11011.2 State Property Lease Authority
  • § 11011.26 Santa Maria Dmv Property Exchange

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 450.
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