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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 1Ch. 2§ 79 Veterans Affairs Undersecretary Role

§ 79 Veterans Affairs Undersecretary Role

Military and Veterans Code·California
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§ 79 Veterans Affairs Undersecretary Role

This law creates a job called Undersecretary of Veterans Affairs. The boss of Veterans Affairs picks this person and decides how much they get paid.

Key Takeaways

  • •There is a job called Undersecretary of Veterans Affairs.
  • •The head of Veterans Affairs picks this person.
  • •The head of Veterans Affairs decides how much this person gets paid.

Example

The head of Veterans Affairs needs someone to help manage things.

They can hire an Undersecretary and set their salary, following the rules.

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§ 79 Veterans Affairs Undersecretary Role

There shall be an Undersecretary of Veterans Affairs, who shall be a civil executive officer. The holder of this position shall be appointed and their salary shall be established by the secretary pursuant to law. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 129, Sec. 5. (SB 1097) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Undersecretary of Veterans Affairscivil executive officerappointedsalarysecretaryStats. 2024, Ch. 129, Sec. 5 (SB 1097)

Related Statutes

  • § 75 Governor Appoints Secretary
  • § 62 Veterans Affairs Secretary Definition
  • § 72 Veterans Board Policy Advice
  • § 73.4 Veterans Council Consultation Requirement
  • § 74 Veterans Affairs Secretary Role

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 79.
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