{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"54927","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 54927","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000. - 54949.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-31"},{"name":"PART 18. Housing Development and Finance [54920. - 54949.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-31/part-18"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Housing Development and Finance Committee [54925. - 54932.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-31/part-18/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2026, Ch. 68, Sec. 25.   (AB 179)   Effective July 13, 2026.","effective":"2026-07-13","html":"<p>(a) (1) The Governor may appoint a chief deputy director who shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor.</p><p>(2) A chief deputy appointed pursuant to this section shall be exempt from civil service pursuant to Section <a href=\"/hsc/4\">4</a> of Article VII of the California Constitution.</p><p>(b) (1) Upon the recommendation of the executive director, the Governor shall appoint a general counsel.</p><p>(2) A general counsel appointed pursuant to this section shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor and shall receive a salary as shall be fixed by the Governor.</p><p>(3) A general counsel appointed pursuant to this section shall be exempt from civil service pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section <a href=\"/hsc/4\">4</a> of Article VII of the California Constitution.</p>","text":"(a) (1) The Governor may appoint a chief deputy director who shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor. (2) A chief deputy appointed pursuant to this section shall be exempt from civil service pursuant to Section 4 of Article VII of the California Constitution. (b) (1) Upon the recommendation of the executive director, the Governor shall appoint a general counsel. (2) A general counsel appointed pursuant to this section shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor and shall receive a salary as shall be fixed by the Governor. (3) A general counsel appointed pursuant to this section shall be exempt from civil service pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 4 of Article VII of the California Constitution.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/housing-development-and-finance-committee-54927","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}