California Code, Government Code - GOV § 8416

(a) “Community-based organizations” means a public or private nonprofit organization of demonstrated effectiveness that represents a community or significant segments of a community and provides support and services to individuals in the community.

(b) “Executive officer” means the individual who manages the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications. The executive officer shall be appointed by the Governor and shall report to the director.

(c) “Intermediary” means a third-party governmental or private entity contracted by the office to perform grant and fund management and other services as required to manage and provide resources to the community-based organizations.

(d) “Office” means the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications.