Section 50401 Of Chapter 1. Organization Of The Department And General Powers From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 31. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1.

. The department shall be administered by an executive officer known as the Director of Housing and Community Development. The director shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall receive the annual salary provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.