2005 California Government Code Sections 65037-65039 Planning and Research

65037.  The Office of Planning and Research is hereby established in
state government in the Governor's office.  The office shall be
under the direct control of a director, who shall be responsible to
the Governor.
65038.  For the purpose of administering this chapter, the Governor
shall appoint the Director of State Planning and Research, who shall
perform all duties, exercise all powers, assume and discharge all
responsibilities, and carry out and effect all purposes vested by law
in the office, including contracting for professional or consultant
services in connection with the work of the office.
65039.  The Governor may appoint the Director of Planning and
Research at a salary that shall be fixed pursuant to Section 12001.