The department is under the control of a civil executive officer known as the Director of Motor Vehicles. The director shall be appointed by, and hold office at the pleasure of, the Governor.
Cal. Veh. Code § 1504
Organization of Department
Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 268, Sec. 32.2
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