LawWiki
HomeCodesSearchGlossaryAPIAbout
LawWiki

Plain English summaries of California law with zero-hallucination AI. Every summary is verified against official source text.

Product

  • Search
  • Codes
  • About

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Disclaimer

© 2026 LawWiki. All rights reserved.

HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 1.5Art. 3§ 65038 Director Of Land Use

§ 65038 Director Of Land Use

Government Code·California
AI Summary·Official Text·Key Terms·Related Statutes·References
AI SummaryVerified

§ 65038 Director Of Land Use

Key Takeaways

  • •The Governor picks a person called the Director of Land Use and Climate Innovation to be in charge of certain tasks.
  • •This director has the power to do everything the law says their office should do.
  • •The director can hire experts or consultants to help with their work.

Example

Imagine the state wants to build a new park but needs help planning it.

The Governor picks a director who can then hire experts, like landscape designers, to help plan the park.

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

Official Source
View on CA.gov

§ 65038 Director Of Land Use

For the purpose of administering this chapter, the Governor shall appoint the Director of Land Use and Climate Innovation, who shall perform all duties, exercise all powers, assume and discharge all responsibilities, and carry out and effect all purposes vested by law in the office, including contracting for professional or consultant services in connection with the work of the office. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 47. (SB 164) Effective June 29, 2024.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

governorcontractdirectorland useclimate innovationeffective juneconnection

Related Statutes

  • § 65037 Land Use Climate Office
  • § 65029 Office Name Change Transition
  • § 65035 State Land Use Coordination
  • § 65039.5 Precision Medicine Program Transfer
  • § 64634 Bond Program Audit Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 65038.
View Official Source