Government Code section 19590.5

Notwithstanding Section 19590, a managerial employee who, without a subsequent break in service due to a permanent separation, has previously served with permanent status in a nonmanagerial state civil service position, may be dismissed from state service only as provided in Article 1 (commencing with Section 19570). Similarly, a managerial employee who has served in a state civil service managerial position for a combined period of at least 12 months, may be dismissed from state service only as provided in Article 1 (commencing with Section 19570). Section 19590 shall apply, however, to a dismissal action against a managerial employee who does not have previous permanent status as described in this section, if the dismissal action is taken during the first year of his or her service in a state civil service managerial position or positions.

Source: Section 19590.5, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=19590.­5.­ (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 19590.5’s source at ca​.gov