Section 78664 Of Article 4. Powers And Duties Of The Commission From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 22. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 24. >> Article 4.
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. The commission may employ a person to serve at the pleasure
of the commission as president and chief executive officer of the
commission, and other personnel, including legal counsel of its
choice, necessary to carry out this chapter. If any person employed
by the commission engages in any conduct that the secretary
determines is not in the public interest or that is in violation of
this chapter, the secretary shall notify the commission of the
conduct and request that corrective and, if appropriate, disciplinary
action, be taken by the commission. If the commission fails or
refuses to correct the situation or to take disciplinary action
satisfactory to the secretary, the secretary may suspend or discharge
the person.
The commission may retain a management firm or the staff from any
board, commission, or committee of the state or federal government to
perform the functions prescribed by this section under the direction
of the commission.