The department is under the control of a civil executive officer, known as the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol. The commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate to serve at the pleasure of the Governor, and shall have resided within the State continuously for at least five years immediately preceding his appointment.
(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 268, Sec. 32.3. Effective June 30, 1984.)