California · Financial Code
FIN §350: The chief deputy shall be appointed by the Governor and hold office at the pleasure of the Governor.
What this law says, in plain English
The Governor appoints the chief deputy to office and may remove them at any time without cause.
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The chief deputy shall be appointed by the Governor and hold office at the pleasure of the Governor. The annual salary of the chief deputy shall be fixed by the Governor.
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