{"code":"CONS","codeName":"California Constitution","section":"ART VII SEC 5","citation":"Cal. Const., art. VII, § 5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"ARTICLE VII PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES [SECTION 1. - SEC. 11.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-7"}],"history":"Sec. 5 added June 8, 1976, by Prop. 14. Res.Ch. 5, 1976.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A temporary appointment may be made to a position for which there is no employment list. No person may serve in one or more positions under temporary appointment longer than 9 months in 12 consecutive months.</p>","text":"A temporary appointment may be made to a position for which there is no employment list. No person may serve in one or more positions under temporary appointment longer than 9 months in 12 consecutive months.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-7/section-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}