California Water Code Section 120

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There is in the Resources Agency the Department of Water
Resources, which is under the control of an executive officer known
as the Director of Water Resources.  The director is appointed by the
Governor and holds office at the pleasure of the Governor.  The
appointment of the director is subject to confirmation by the Senate
at the next regular or special session of the Legislature, and the
refusal or failure of the Senate to confirm the appointment shall
create a vacancy in the office.  The director shall receive an annual
salary as provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550)
of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code and he is a
member of the Governor's Council.

Last modified: July 31, 2008