Cal. Gov. Code § 22202

With respect to employees in the coverage group defined in subdivision (a) of Section 22100, the application shall be deemed to be made by a public agency if made by the Adjutant General. With respect to employees in positions covered by the retirement system set forth in subdivision (d) of Section 22009.1, the application shall be deemed to be made by a public agency if made by the Teachers’ Retirement Board. With respect to employees in positions covered by the retirement system set forth in subdivision (g) of Section 22009.1, the application shall be deemed to be made by a public agency if made by the Regents of the University of California. With respect to employees in the coverage group defined in subdivision (l) of Section 22009.1, the application shall be deemed to be made by a public agency if made by the governing body of the public agency, as defined in Section 22009.03.