Section 113 Of Chapter 5. Division Of Workers’ Compensation From California Labor Code >> Division 1. >> Chapter 5.
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. The Governor shall designate the chairman of the appeals board
from the membership of the appeals board. The person so designated
shall hold the office of chairman at the pleasure of the Governor.
The chairman may designate in writing one of the other members of
the appeals board to act as chairman during such time as he may be
absent from the state on official business, on vacation, or absent
due to illness.