The director shall, subject to the approval of the commission, perform all duties, exercise all powers and jurisdiction, assume and discharge all responsibilities, and carry out and effect all purposes of this chapter. The director shall act as secretary of the commission and executive officer of the lottery. The director shall supervise and administer the operation of the lottery in accordance with this chapter and the regulations promulgated by the commission. In addition, the director shall have access to criminal history information pursuant to Sections 11105 and 11105.01 of the Penal Code. In all decisions, the director shall take into account the particularly sensitive nature of the California State Lottery and shall act to promote and ensure integrity, security, honesty, and fairness of the operation and administration of the lottery. In decisions relating to advertising and promotion of the lottery, the director shall ensure that the lottery complies with both the letter and spirit of the laws governing false and misleading advertising, including Section 17500 and following of the Business and Professions Code.

(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 500, Sec. 5. Effective August 17, 1992. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)