Cal. Public Resources Code § 670 : California Public Resources Code — Administration — Department Of Conservation — State Mining And Geology Board — Appointment of executive director; employment of clerical assistance Date: 14 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session The board may appoint an executive officer who shall be exempt from civil service pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 4 of Article XXIV of the California Constitution. The board may also employ such clerical assistance as may be necessary for the proper discharge of its duties. Neither the board nor its employees shall have or be given any powers in relation to the administration of the division. Ca. Pub. Res. Code § 670