CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [15550. - 15553.]

Cal. Government Code - GOV 1.
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Cal. Government Code - GOV § 15550. Section 15550.

As used in this part, “agency” and “secretary” refer to the Labor and Workforce Development Agency and the Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development, respectively, unless the context otherwise requires.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 15551. Section 15551.

The Labor and Workforce Development Agency in state government is under the supervision of an executive officer known as the Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development. The secretary shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 15552. Section 15552.

The Governor may appoint two deputies, subject to confirmation by the Senate, to assist the secretary. These officers shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 15553. Section 15553.

Any entity within the Labor and Workforce Development Agency may share information for research, enforcement, or training with any other entity in the agency without a confidentiality agreement, except as the secretary may require.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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