(a) There is within the State and Consumer Services Agency the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board.
(b) The board consists of the Secretary of State and Consumer Services or his or her designee and the Controller, both acting ex officio, and a third member who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The third member may be a state officer who shall act ex officio.
(c) Any reference in statute or regulation to the State Board of Control shall be construed to refer to the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board.