California Code, Public Resources Code - PRC § 5020.6

(a) The Governor shall appoint the State Historic Preservation Officer.  The director, in consultation with the commission, shall submit to the Governor a list of persons to be considered for the position.  The person appointed shall be knowledgeable about historical resources.

(b) The officer shall serve as the executive secretary of the commission and shall be the chief administrative officer of the Office of Historic Preservation in the department.

(c) The officer shall have no responsibilities other than those provided by statute, executive order, and regulation, as well as any other duties the director assigns for the preservation and enhancement of the state's historical resources.

(d) The officer, or the officer's alternate, shall serve as an ex officio member of the Historic State Capitol Commission.