The Governor may appoint and fix the salaries of such assistants and other personnel as the Governor deems necessary for the Governor’s office. No salary fixed under this section shall exceed the annual salary paid state officers pursuant to Section 11552, except the salary of the Executive Secretary to the Governor shall not exceed the annual salary paid state officers pursuant to Section 11550.

(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 1. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)