Section 17516 Of Chapter 2. General Provisions From California Government Code >> Division 4. >> Title 2. >> Part 7. >> Chapter 2.

. "Executive order" means an order, plan, requirement, rule, or regulation issued by any of the following:
  (a) The Governor.
  (b) An officer or official serving at the pleasure of the Governor.
  (c) An agency, department, board, or commission of state government.