Section 80122 Of Chapter 2. Power Program From California Water Code >> Division 27. >> Chapter 2.
80122
. The department may do any of the following as may be, in the
determination of the department, necessary for the purposes of this
division:
(a) Hire and appoint employees as required, at salary levels
determined by the director to be competitive to attract and retain
persons with the necessary expertise and skills. Prior to hiring or
appointing an employee at a salary in excess of a salary approved by
the Department of Human Resources, the director shall submit the
proposed salary to the Director of Finance who shall submit it to the
Legislature in accordance with Section 27.00 of the annual Budget
Act. No excess salary authorized under this section may be paid on or
after January 1, 2003. The excess portion of a salary authorized
under this section may not be considered salary in the calculation of
final compensation for purposes of benefits under the Public
Employees' Retirement System.
(b) Engage the services of private parties to render professional
and technical assistance and advice and other services in carrying
out the purposes of this division.
(c) Contract for the services of other public agencies.
(d) The State Personnel Board and the Department of Human
Resources shall assist the department in expediting the hiring of
personnel necessary and desirable for the timely and successful
implementation and administration of the department's duties and
responsibilities pursuant to this division.