{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"4405","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 4405","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4.1. DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES [4400. - 4499.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4.1"},{"name":"PART 1. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION, POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT [4400. - 4437.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4.1/part-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 432.","effective":null,"html":"<p>With the consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint to serve at his pleasure, the Director of Developmental Services. He shall have the powers of a head of a department pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/wic/11150\">11150</a>) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and shall receive the salary provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.</p><p>Upon recommendation of the director, the Governor may appoint a chief deputy director of the department who shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor. The salary of the chief deputy director shall be fixed in accordance with law. </p>","text":"With the consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint to serve at his pleasure, the Director of Developmental Services. He shall have the powers of a head of a department pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11150) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and shall receive the salary provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. Upon recommendation of the director, the Governor may appoint a chief deputy director of the department who shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor. The salary of the chief deputy director shall be fixed in accordance with law.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/general-administration-powers-and-duties-of-the-department-4405","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}