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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
For purposes of Article 3 (commencing with Section 7928.200) of Chapter 14 of Part 5, “elected or appointed official” includes, but is not limited to, all of the following:
(a) A state constitutional officer.
(b) A Member of the Legislature.
(c) A judge or court commissioner.
(d) A district attorney.
(e) A public defender.
(f) A member of a city council.
(g) A member of a board of supervisors.
(h) An appointee of the Governor.
(i) An appointee of the Legislature.
(j) A mayor.
(k) A city attorney.
(l) A police chief or sheriff.
(m) A public safety official.
(n) A state administrative law judge.
(o) A federal judge or federal defender.
(p) A member of the United States Congress or appointee of the President of the United States.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Government Code - GOV § 7920.500 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/government-code/gov-sect-7920-500/
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