{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"17516","citation":"Gov. Code, § 17516","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 4. FISCAL AFFAIRS [16100. - 17700.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-4"},{"name":"PART 7. STATE-MANDATED LOCAL COSTS [17500. - 17630.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-4/part-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [17510. - 17524.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-4/part-7/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 288, Sec. 1.   (SB 1169)   Effective January 1, 2011.","effective":"2011-01-01","html":"<p>“Executive order” means an order, plan, requirement, rule, or regulation issued by any of the following:</p><p>(a) The Governor.</p><p>(b) An officer or official serving at the pleasure of the Governor.</p><p>(c) An agency, department, board, or commission of state government.</p>","text":"“Executive order” means an order, plan, requirement, rule, or regulation issued by any of the following: (a) The Governor. (b) An officer or official serving at the pleasure of the Governor. (c) An agency, department, board, or commission of state government.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/general-provisions-17516","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}