Section 102 Of Chapter 1. Organization From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 1. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 1.

. The department is under the control of a civil executive officer known as the Secretary of Food and Agriculture who shall receive the salary provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. He or she shall be appointed by, and hold office at the pleasure of, the Governor.