1. (a) General. An Administrative Directive is a communication from the Chairman concerning any information the Chairman feels should be disseminated. An Administrative Directive may be signed by the Chairman, Vice-Chairman or the Administrative Officer.

2. (b) Internal Communications. The Administrative Directive may be used for the following internal communications:

   1. (1) Information concerning personnel changes, court decisions and other information which does not change policy.
   2. (2) Changes in forms and instructions regarding the use and distribution of forms.
   3. (3) Changes in procedures which are internal, or are not of statewide application, or are of limited duration.
3. (c) Emergency Rules. The Administrative Directive may be used to implement emergency rules which are adopted under the emergency provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 3150(d) and 3156, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 11340 and 11349.6, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) and new Note filed 6-29-2000; operative 7-29-2000 (Register 2000, No. 26).