Chapter 3. Administrative Provisions of California Water Code >> Division 3. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 3.

The department shall employ such clerical, engineering, and other assistants as are necessary for carrying on the work of dam and reservoir supervision in accordance with this part.

The department may employ consultants.

When the safety and technical considerations pertaining to a certificate of approval, dam, reservoir, or plans and specifications require it, or when requested in writing to do so by the owner, the department shall appoint a consulting board of two or more consultants to report to the department on the safety features involved.

The cost and expense of a consulting board if appointed on the request of an owner shall be paid by the owner.

The department shall retain a board of three consultants who shall make an independent report to the director upon the issuance, modification, or renewal of any certificate of approval for any dam owned by the department.