Section 2012 Of Chapter 1. Extension Of Public Works From California Labor Code >> Division 2. >> Part 8. >> Chapter 1.

. The department shall keep constantly advised of industrial conditions throughout the State as affecting the employment of labor. Whenever the Governor represents or the division has reason to believe, that a period of extraordinary unemployment caused by industrial depression exists in the state, it shall immediately hold an inquiry into the facts relating thereto, and report to the Governor whether, in fact, such condition exists.