Government Code section 12233

The Secretary of State shall conduct under the administration of the State Archives a regular governmental history documentation program to provide through the use of oral history a continuing documentation of state policy development as reflected in California’s legislative and executive history. The secretary may contract with oral history units affiliated with public or private nonprofit colleges, universities, or historical societies located in California to perform selected program activities. The secretary shall prescribe professional standards for the accomplishment and governance of the program.

Source: Section 12233, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=12233.­ (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 12233’s source at ca​.gov