Cal. Gov. Code § 12010.5

Notwithstanding any other provision of statutory law, the Governor shall determine the distribution in the executive agencies of deputies or employees selected pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 4 of Article VII of the California Constitution by civil-service-exempt officers appointed by the Governor pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 4 of Article VII of the California Constitution, except deputies or employees subject to the consent or confirmation of the Senate.