California · Government Code

GOV §19815.41: (a) Notwithstanding subdivision (e) of Section 19815.

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(a) Notwithstanding subdivision (e) of Section 19815.4, this section shall apply to state employees in State Bargaining Unit 5, 6, or 8. (b) The director shall hold nonmerit statutory appeal hearings, subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and conduct investigations in accordance with Department of Human Resources Rule 599.859 (b)(2). (c) The director may, at his or her discretion, hold hearings, subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, or conduct investigations or appeals concerning other matters relating to the department’s jurisdiction. (d) If the provisions of this section are in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Section 3517.5, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling without further legislative action, except that if the provisions of a memorandum of understanding require the expenditure of funds, the provisions shall not become effective unless approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.

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