Section 44515 Of Article 2. Organization Of Authority From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 27. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.

. There is in the state government the California Pollution Control Financing Authority. The authority constitutes a public instrumentality and a political subdivision of the State of California, and the exercise by the authority of the powers conferred by this division shall be deemed and held to be the performance of an essential public function. The authority shall consist of three members: the Director of Finance, the State Treasurer, and the State Controller. The Director of Finance may designate a deputy or other official in the Department of Finance to act for him or her and represent him or her at all meetings of the authority. The first meeting of the authority shall be convened by the Director of Finance.