Section 50.6 Of Article 1. Administration From California Harbors And Navigation Code >> Division 1. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 1.

. The provisions of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11150), Part 1, Division 3, Title 2 of the Government Code apply to the director. The director may appoint, in accordance with civil service, such deputies, officers, and other employees as may be necessary.