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HomeWater CodeDiv. 1Ch. 2Art. 1§ 120 Water Resources Director Appointment

§ 120 Water Resources Director Appointment

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§ 120 Water Resources Director Appointment

This law creates a department called the Department of Water Resources and says the Governor picks a director to run it. The Senate has to approve the director, and the director gets paid a salary.

Key Takeaways

  • •There is a Department of Water Resources in California.
  • •The Governor picks the director, but the Senate must approve.
  • •The director gets a salary and is part of the Governor’s Council.

Example

The Governor picks someone to be in charge of water resources, like managing dams and water supply.

The Senate has to agree with the Governor's pick, and if they don't, the job stays empty until someone else is chosen.

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

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§ 120 Water Resources Director Appointment

There is in the Resources Agency the Department of Water Resources, which is under the control of an executive officer known as the Director of Water Resources. The director is appointed by the Governor and holds office at the pleasure of the Governor. The appointment of the director is subject to confirmation by the Senate at the next regular or special session of the Legislature, and the refusal or failure of the Senate to confirm the appointment shall create a vacancy in the office. The director shall receive an annual salary as provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code and he is a member of the Governor’s Council. (Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2037.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Department of Water ResourcesDirector of Water ResourcesGovernor’s Council

Related Statutes

  • § 123 Department Water Authority Transfer
  • § 124 Department Water Resources Governance
  • § 1259.6 Climate Change Water Rights
  • § 12640 Water Project County Protection
  • § 135 Water Resources Funding

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 120.
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