§ 13995.51

(a) The following powers, and any other powers provided in this act, with the exception of the exercising of police powers and of that power enumerated in subdivision (b), shall be the responsibility of the director and, when not exercised by the director, may be exercised by the commission:

(1) Call referenda in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article 6 (commencing with Section 13995.60) and certify the results.

(2) Collect and deposit assessments.

(3) Exercise police powers.

(4) Pursue actions and penalties connected with assessments.

(b) Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, the director shall have veto power over the actions of the commission, following consultation with the commission, only under the following circumstances:

(1) Travel and expense costs.

(2) Situations where the director determines a conflict of interest exists, as defined by the Fair Political Practices Commission.

(3) The use of any state funds.

(4) Any contracts entered into between the commission and a commissioner.

(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 263. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)