Who appoints the Chief of the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services?

• A. The Governor
• B. The Director
• C. The Attorney General
• D. The Mayor

Answer: (A)

The Governor has the authority to appoint the Chief of the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. In California, executive power to fill top leadership roles in state agencies generally rests with the Governor, ensuring that these positions reflect statewide policy priorities. The Bureau is part of the Department of Consumer Affairs, but the ultimate appointment authority for its chief lies with the Governor, not the department Director, the Attorney General, or a local Mayor. The Director handles internal administration, the Attorney General leads the legal office, and a Mayor governs a city, so they don’t have the authority to appoint the bureau’s chief at the state level.