California Plum Book · Priority appointments

Priority roles

This is an initiative of the California Foundation for Commerce and Education, led by the CalCEO Council in partnership with the Leadership Now Project, to make sure qualified, service-minded Californians hear about the appointed roles that most shape how the state governs, and can put themselves forward.

Choose a role below, or narrow the list to one area, to see what it involves. From each role you can put yourself forward or nominate someone else.

Energy, environment & water

Economy, jobs & business climate

Housing

Health & human services

Government operations & technology

How the list was built

The list draws on rankings from CalCEO Council members and a survey of California business leaders on which appointed roles matter most to the state's economy and how it is governed.

Interested in one of these roles yourself? Open its profile and choose “I'm interested” — you'll go through the Plum Book's regular sign-up, and the role is flagged for you. To put someone else forward, choose “Nominate someone” on the same profile.

The CalCEO Council is part of the California Foundation for Commerce and Education (CFCE). The California Plum Book is built and operated by the Leadership Now Project.