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Boards and Commissions Under the Department of Consumer Affairs

August 7, 2020 6:35 amAugust 7, 2020 11:12 am

California’s Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is charged with “protecting California consumers by providing a safe and fair marketplace through oversight, enforcement, and licensure of professions.” DCA also “helps consumers learn how to protect themselves from unscrupulous and unqualified individuals.”...

Governor’s Office of Emergency Services

August 6, 2020 6:26 amAugust 7, 2020 11:08 am

The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is found in the California Government Code, Title 2, Division 1, Chapter 7, Article 5, Sections 8585 to 8589.7. OES is established in state government, within the Governor’s Office, pursuant to Gov’t Code...

The Citizens Redistricting Commission

August 5, 2020 6:21 amAugust 5, 2020 6:22 am

The California Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC) is charged with completing the decennial job of drawing district lines for State Senators, State Assembly Members, U.S. Representatives, and State Board of Equalization Members. The CRC is established in Article 21 of the...

The California Citizens Compensation Commission

August 4, 2020 6:26 amAugust 4, 2020 6:26 am

In 1990, the statewide electorate created the California Citizens Compensation Commission (CCCC) in state government. The voters passed Proposition 112 for the purpose of setting the salaries, as well as the benefits, of California’s elected officials. Thereafter, in 2009, the...

California Transportation Commission

August 3, 2020 6:17 amAugust 3, 2020 6:25 am

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) was established in state government by legislation enacted in 1977 and began operations the following year. A purpose of the CTC is to ensure the implementation of a single transportation policy for the state. The...

The California Coastal Commission

August 2, 2020 9:09 amAugust 2, 2020 9:15 am

The California Coastal Commission is charged with protecting and enhancing California’s coast and ocean for present and future generations. According to the Coastal Commission, it does this through careful planning and regulation of environmentally-sustainable development, rigorous use of science, strong...

California’s Public Employees System

August 1, 2020 8:15 amAugust 1, 2020 8:42 am

The public employee system in California is established by the state’s constitution, including its civil service. Article VII, dealing with public officers and employees, was added to the California Constitution by Proposition 14 on the June 8, 1976 ballot. This...