Section 15401 Of Chapter 1. General Provisions From California Government Code >> Division 3. >> Title 2. >> Part 7. >> Chapter 1.

. (a) The State Public Defender shall be appointed for a term of four years commencing on January 1, 1976, and shall serve until the appointment and qualification of his successor. Any vacancy shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term.
  (b) The State Public Defender shall receive the salary provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2.