The director shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter. Every power granted or duty imposed upon the director under this chapter may be exercised or performed in the name of the director by a deputy or assistant director or the chief of the department’s Division of Consumer Services, subject to such conditions and limitations as the director may prescribe.
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Section § 305
This section says that the director is responsible for making sure that all the rules in this chapter are followed and carried out. The director can delegate their responsibilities to a deputy, an assistant, or the leader of the Division of Consumer Services, but only under specific conditions set by the director.
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Section § 306
This law states that the director can hire and set salaries for the necessary staff to help implement the chapter's rules. These employees work under the director's control and guidance.
The director, in accordance with the State Civil Service Act, may appoint and fix the compensation of such clerical or other personnel as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. All such personnel shall perform their respective duties under the supervision and the direction of the director.
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Section § 307
This law states that the director has the authority to hire experts and consultants when needed to fulfill the duties outlined in this chapter. The director can also pay them and cover their expenses, as long as it's in line with state regulations.
The director may contract for the services of experts and consultants where necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and may provide compensation and reimbursement of expenses for such experts and consultants in accordance with state law.
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Section § 308
If the top position at any bureau or board in the department becomes empty, the director must inform the relevant legislative committees within two months.
The director shall notify the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature within 60 days after the position of chief or executive officer of any bureau or board within the department becomes vacant pursuant to Section 1770 of the Government Code.
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