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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 1§ 10551 Department Structure Overview

§ 10551 Department Structure Overview

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 10551 Department Structure Overview

This law says who is in charge of the state's social services department and who helps run it.

Key Takeaways

  • •The social services department has a main boss called the director.
  • •There is also a group of advisors called the State Social Services Advisory Board.
  • •The director can create smaller teams to help with different tasks.

Example

Imagine a big office that helps people get food stamps or find a place to live.

This law says the boss of that office (the director) and a group of advisors (the State Social Services Advisory Board) are in charge of running it. They can also create smaller teams to help with different jobs.

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

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§ 10551 Department Structure Overview

The department consists of the director, the State Social Services Advisory Board, and such divisions or other administrative units as the director may find necessary. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

directorState Social Services Advisory Boarddivisionsadministrative units

Related Statutes

  • § 10557 Director Conflict Restrictions
  • § 10552 Director Appointment Requirements
  • § 10556 Chief Administrative Law Judge
  • § 207.5 False Access To Juvenile Facilities
  • § 4521.5 Designee Authority And Representation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 10551.
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