Tag: California Government Code
Book on California’s Executive Branch Published
Long-time California Globe contributor Chris Micheli has released his most recent practical guide, which is called “A Practical Guide to California’s Executive Department under the Government Code.” This is the last of his three practical guides covering the three branches...
Frequently Asked Questions about Electing Officers in the California Legislature
Are there rules related to electing officers in the California Legislature? Yes, these rules related to officer elections are found in the state Constitution, Government Code, and rules of the respective houses. What does the state Constitution provide? Article IV,...
What Is ‘Nongeneral Legislation’?
Have you ever heard of “nongeneral legislation”? It is defined in the California Government Code. Section 87102.5 provides general prohibitions for any Member of the Legislature who makes, participates in making, or in any way attempts to use the Member’s...
What Is the Residence of Sovereignty?
In Government Code Title 1, Division 1, Chapter 1, Article 1, there is the residence of sovereignty, which was enacted in 1943 by Chapter 134. What is the “residence of sovereignty”? Government Code Section 100(a) specifies that “the sovereignty of...
State Employee Who Saved California Millions Loses Compensation Case Against CalHR
New state appellate court documents unveiled over the weekend found that a former California Department of Transportation Employee, whose suggestions have saved the state millions of dollars, lost a court case earlier this month against the California Department of Human...
California Grant Information Act of 1999
Chapter 5.2 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the California Government Code provides the Grant Information Act of 1999. Government Code Section 8333 names the act and requires all state agencies to implement this act in a manner that...