Health and Safety Code section 54927

(a)

(1)The Governor may appoint a chief deputy director who shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor.

(2)

A chief deputy appointed pursuant to this section shall be exempt from civil service pursuant to Section 4 of Article VII of the California Constitution.

(b)

(1)Upon the recommendation of the executive director, the Governor shall appoint a general counsel.

(2)

A general counsel appointed pursuant to this section shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor and shall receive a salary as shall be fixed by the Governor.

(3)

A general counsel appointed pursuant to this section shall be exempt from civil service pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 4 of Article VII of the California Constitution.

Source: Section 54927, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=54927.­ (updated Jul. 13, 2026; accessed Jul. 20, 2026).

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