{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"4009","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 4009","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. MENTAL HEALTH [4000. - 4390.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 1. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION, POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT [4000. - 4098.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General [4000. - 4027.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4/part-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1667.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The department may appoint and fix the compensation of such employees as it deems necessary, subject to the laws governing civil service.</p>","text":"The department may appoint and fix the compensation of such employees as it deems necessary, subject to the laws governing civil service.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/general-4009","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}