2007 California Government Code Article 3. General Provisions

CA Codes (gov:18570-18577)

18570.  This part shall be known as the State Civil Service Act.



18571.  Unless the context otherwise requires, the general
provisions hereinafter set forth govern the construction of this
part.


18572.  Whenever a power is granted or a duty imposed upon an
appointing power, the power may be exercised or the duty performed by
a deputy of the appointing power or by a person authorized pursuant
to law by him, unless it is expressly otherwise provided.




18573.  Each appointing power shall report promptly to the board
such information as the board may require in connection with each
appointment, separation from service, or other change in position or
salary, or other matter affecting the status of positions or the
performance of duties of employees in the state civil service, and
all these reports shall be prepared in the manner and form prescribed
by the board.
   Information given to the board by any person shall not be open to
public inspection except under conditions prescribed by board rule,
except that a person may inspect any record relating to his or her
own services.


18574.  All officers and employees of the State and any county,
city, district, or other subdivision of the State recognized by law
shall aid in all proper ways in carrying this part and the board
rules into effect, and allow the reasonable use of public buildings
and heat and light them for the purpose of making examinations of
applicants and holding hearings and investigations under this part.
Such persons shall afford to the board or its authorized
representatives all reasonable facilities and permit inspection of
all books and papers applying or in any way appertaining to all
offices subject to the authority of the State, and produce such books
or papers and attend and testify when required so to do.



18575.  Whenever any notice, paper, or other document, except a
subpoena, is directed to be given to or served upon any person or
state agency, such notice, paper, or document may be personally
served or it may be served by mail to the last known residence or
business address of the addressee. Unless otherwise specifically
provided in this part the giving of notice of matters to be heard or
considered by the board or the Department of Personnel Administration
shall be governed by board or department rule.
   Service by mail of the charges in a disciplinary proceeding, the
notice of an employee's suspension, and the notice of a probationer's
rejection is made by the enclosure of such charges or notice in a
sealed envelope, addressed to the last known address of the person to
be served, registered with return receipt requested, and the
depositing of it in the United States mail with postage fully
prepaid. Service is complete on mailing. Service by mail of any other
notice, paper, or document is made in the manner provided by
Sections 1012 and 1013 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Proof of
service, either personal or by mail, shall be made by affidavit.



18576.  Judicial notice shall be taken of board rules and
amendments.


18577.  Whenever this part refers to "board rule," "rules of the
board," or makes similar reference, such reference authorizes the
board to make rules concerning the subject matter concerning which
such reference is made.