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Director, Tax & Fee Administration

Sales, use and excise taxes; fee programs. The Director of the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration serves as the chief executive of the agency responsible for administering more than 30 state taxes, fees, and surcharges that collectively generate billions of dollars in revenue annually. The Director provides strategic leadership for the department's audit, collections, taxpayer services, and appeals functions, overseeing thousands of employees serving businesses and consumers across California. Appointed by the Governor, the Director works collaboratively with the Legislature, the Board of Equalization, and other state fiscal agencies to ensure taxes are administered fairly, transparently, and in accordance with California law.

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The appointment

Appointed by: The Governor
Confirmation: Senate, by majority vote
Term: At the Governor's pleasure
Compensation: $205,000/yr
Availability: At-pleasure: available to the next Governor on day one; Senate confirmation of the replacement within one year where required.
Statutory requirements: None in statute. Gov. Code 15570(b): the Governor appoints the director, subject to confirmation by the Senate; the director, chief deputy director and chief counsel hold office at the pleasure of the Governor.

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Sources

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/06/30/governor-newsom-announces-appointments-6-30-20/; Statute research 2026-10-20: Gov. Code sec. 15570(b) | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/government-code/gov-sect-15570/

In the catalog

The catalog entry behind this profile. The role explorer lists every California Department of Tax and Fee Administration role, including deputies and other seats.

Director

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration

Economic Development & BusinessAgency Head$205,000/yrSenate confirmation required

Finance and Fiscal ManagementPolicy and Analysis

The Director of the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration serves as the chief executive of the agency responsible for administering more than 30 state taxes, fees, and surcharges that collectively generate billions of dollars in revenue annually. The Director provides strategic leadership for the department's audit, collections, taxpayer services, and appeals functions, overseeing thousands of employees serving businesses and consumers across California. Appointed by the Governor, the Director works collaboratively with the Legislature, the Board of Equalization, and other state fiscal agencies to ensure taxes are administered fairly, transparently, and in accordance with California law.

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