Section 65.

65. The California Veterans Board shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed by the Governor subject to the confirmation of the Senate. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 219, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2001.)

Section 66.5.

66.5. (a) Every member of the board shall be a member in good standing with a congressionally chartered veteran service organization. (b) One member of the board shall have substantial training, professional knowledge, or experience in the issues faced by female veterans which may include, but are not limited to, the following issues: (1) Combat-related disorders. (2) Sexual trauma. […]

Section 68.

68. Each member of the board shall receive, for each day’s attendance at each meeting of the board, a per diem of fifty dollars ($50) and shall receive the same per diem for each day spent on official duties assigned by the board. In addition, each member shall be reimbursed for his necessary traveling and […]

Section 69.

69. (a) The board shall hold meetings at times and at places as shall be determined by it. (b) Special meetings may be called at any time by the chairperson or by the executive officer at the request of any four members, upon notice specifying the matters to be acted upon at the meeting, but no other […]

Section 69.7.

69.7. In the budget submitted by the department pursuant to Section 13320 of the Government Code, the board shall have its budget separately stated. Those funds allocated for the board shall be used solely as determined by the members of the board, for the board’s operation and other necessary purposes as the board may determine. […]

Section 69.9.

69.9. (a) On or before January 10, 2009, and on or before January 10 of each year thereafter, the department shall provide the fiscal committees of both houses of the Legislature with a fiscal estimate package containing the anticipated budget year costs of carrying out the current year’s level of service as authorized by the Legislature […]

Section 73.4.

73.4. The secretary and the board shall each seek to confer with the California State Commanders Veterans Council at least twice per calendar year on issues affecting California veterans. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 692, Sec. 5. (AB 717) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Section 73.7.

73.7. (a) Any state officer or employee who intentionally engages in acts of reprisal, retaliation, threats, coercion, or similar acts against an employee of any state department, board, or authority for having disclosed what the employee, in good faith, believed to be improper activities regarding veterans programs that are supported by the state shall be disciplined […]

Section 73.8.

73.8. The board shall have access to all documents and employees of the department. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 218, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2005.)

Section 78.5.

78.5. The secretary shall conduct audits as required by Section 13402 of the Government Code, on internal controls of the department, that shall be provided to the inspector general. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 977, Sec. 3. Effective September 27, 2002.)

Section 79.1.

79.1. In addition to the Undersecretary of Veterans Affairs, there shall be within the department, and the secretary shall appoint, a Deputy Secretary of Women Veterans Affairs who shall have responsibility over administration of women veterans affairs. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 839, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2000.)

Section 79.2.

79.2. (a) In addition to the secretary, the Governor shall appoint a Deputy Secretary of Veterans Homes, to serve at the pleasure of the secretary, who shall be responsible for the administration of all sites of the California veterans homes. (b) It is preferable that the deputy secretary is a medical doctor who holds a valid, unrevoked, […]

Section 79.3.

79.3. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the department may adopt, amend, or repeal regulations concerning the administration and operation of the Veterans’ Home of California. Except as otherwise provided, these regulations shall be adopted pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of […]

Section 79.4.

79.4. (a) The department shall do all of the following concerning the operation and administration of the veterans’ homes: (1) Take the necessary steps to ensure that all medical or other facilities under its jurisdiction satisfy all applicable federal and state and local licensing, certification, and other approval requirements, including, but not limited to, the requirements of […]

Section 84.

84. (a) The secretary may whenever he or she deems it advisable and shall when required so to do by the board present reports and recommendations to the board concerning any matter relating to veterans’ welfare whether or not provided by existing law. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the secretary shall not effectuate any policy […]

Section 85.

85. Records of the department which are records of contract purchasers, shall not be open to inspection by the public. (Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 371.)

Section 86.

86. (a) Any person deeming himself or herself a veteran and who applies for benefits may appeal any decision made by a division of the department to the California Veterans Board. Upon receipt of the appeal, the board shall grant a hearing, if requested, and shall render its decision in writing to the appellant not later […]