California Code, Government Code - GOV § 19819.7

Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law, it shall be the function of the division to represent the Governor regarding all the relevant provisions of law with respect to state employees found in Section 3517 and to represent the Governor by attending the meeting and conferring as required by Section 3572.  The duties of the Deputy Director of Labor Relations and the labor relations officers shall be limited to the department's professional functions and responsibilities in labor relations matters pursuant to Chapter 10.3 (commencing with Section 3512) and Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 3560) of Division 4 of Title 1.