Cal. Mil. & Vet. Code § 434
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Adjutant General may cooperate and contract with authorized representatives of the United States government in carrying out the provisions of this section, if the Adjutant General determines that it is in the best interest of the state. In determining if this course of action is in the best interest of the state, the Adjutant General shall make findings in writing, and shall consider all of the following criteria:
(c) In carrying out the provisions of subdivision (b), the Adjutant General shall do both of the following: