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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 1Ch. 2§ 75 Governor Appoints Secretary

§ 75 Governor Appoints Secretary

Military and Veterans Code·California
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§ 75 Governor Appoints Secretary

The governor picks the secretary and can remove them whenever they want.

Key Takeaways

  • •The governor appoints the secretary
  • •The secretary serves at the governor's pleasure
  • •The governor can remove the secretary at any time

Example

A governor decides to replace the secretary with a new person after an election.

Because the secretary serves at the governor's pleasure, the governor can fire or replace them without needing a reason or a formal process.

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

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§ 75 Governor Appoints Secretary

The secretary shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 465, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

secretaryGovernorappointedserve at the pleasure

Related Statutes

  • § 79 Veterans Affairs Undersecretary Role
  • § 123 Militia Enrollment Orders
  • § 124 Enrollment Compliance Requirement
  • § 126 Governor Appointed Exemption Boards
  • § 127 Governor'S Military Command Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 75.
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