The director is appointed by the Governor and holds office at the Governor’s pleasure. The director shall receive the annual salary provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and the director’s necessary traveling expenses.

(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 351, Sec. 38. (AB 496) Effective January 1, 2020.)