(a) The Governor, upon recommendation of the secretary, shall appoint the wardens of the various state prisons. Each warden shall be subject to removal by the secretary. If the secretary removes him or her, the secretary’s action shall be final. The wardens shall be exempt from civil service.

(b) The Department of Human Resources shall fix the compensation of the wardens of the state prisons.

Terms Used In California Penal Code 6050

  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the district and territories. See California Penal Code 7

(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 665, Sec. 183. (SB 1308) Effective January 1, 2013.)

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