CA Gov't Code Section 11894

(a)

The Director of FISCal shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Governor, subject to Senate confirmation.

(b)

The director shall have appointment power for both the office and the department and shall oversee the day-to-day functions of both the office and the department. The director shall identify and transfer staff from the office to the department to further performance of the duties specified in Section 11892, in accordance with Section 19050.9.