CA Gov't Code Section 19992.1

(a)

The system of performance reports shall be designed to permit as accurately and fairly as is reasonably possible, the evaluation by his or her appointing power of each employee’s performance of his or her duties. The evaluation shall be set forth in a performance report, the form for which shall be prescribed or approved by the department. The department may investigate administration of the system and enforce adherence to appropriate standards.

(b)

If the provisions of this section are in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Section 3517.5, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling without further legislative action, except that if such provisions of a memorandum of understanding require the expenditure of funds, the provisions shall not become effective unless approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.