Administration of the Department of Boating and Waterways

In California’s Harbors and Navigation Code, Division 1, Chapter 2, Article 1, it deals with the administration of the Department of Boating and Waterways.

Section 50 provides that the Department of Harbors and Watercraft and its successor, the Department of Navigation and Ocean Development, and the Department of Boating and Waterways are continued in existence in the Department of Parks and Recreation as the Division of Boating and Waterways. The Division of Boating and Waterways is the successor to, and is vested with, the powers, functions, and jurisdiction of the six specified state departments and agencies. And, regulations adopted by the former department remain in effect until revised or repealed by the Division.

Section 50.2 requires the Division of Boating and Waterways to be administered by an executive officer known as the Deputy Director of Boating and Waterways. The deputy director is appointed by and holds office at the pleasure of the Governor, and this appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate.

Section 50.4 requires the director, before entering upon his duties, to execute and deliver to the state an official bond in the sum of $25,000 conditioned upon the faithful performance of his duties.

Section 50.6 specifies that the provisions of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11150), Part 1, Division 3, Title 2 of the Government Code apply to the director, and that the director may appoint, in accordance with civil service, deputies, officers, and other employees as may be necessary.

Section 50.8 allows the director, with the approval of the Governor, to arrange and classify the work of the department and consolidate, abolish, or create divisions.