California · Government Code

GOV §19257.5: Where the appointment of an employee has been made and accepted in good faith, but where the appointment would not have been made but for some mistake of law or fact that if known to the parties would

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

A department may void an employee appointment made in good faith if a mistake of law or fact would have made it unlawful, provided action is taken within one year of appointment.

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Where the appointment of an employee has been made and accepted in good faith, but where the appointment would not have been made but for some mistake of law or fact that if known to the parties would have rendered the appointment unlawful when made, the department may declare the appointment void from the beginning if the action is taken within one year after the appointment.

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