Kirchmeyer

FACTS AND HISTORY OF THE PROCEEDINGS

Duties of The Board of Registered Nursing

This action was brought by the director of the Department of Consumer Affairs (the Department). Dean Grafilo was the director of the Department at the time the action was filed and Kimberly Kirchmeyer is his successor. The director of the Department has the power and authority to investigate and prosecute actions concerning matters related to the business activities and subjects under its jurisdiction. (Gov. Code, § 11180.) In connection with an investigation, the director may, among other things, “[i]ssue subpoenas for . . . the production of papers, books, accounts, documents, any writing as defined by Section 250 of the Evidence Code, tangible things, and testimony pertinent or material to any inquiry, investigation, hearing, proceeding, or action conducted in any part of the state.” (Gov. Code, § 11181, subd. (e).) The director can delegate investigatory and hearing powers. (Gov. Code, § 11182.)

2 The Board is one of various boards within the Department. (Bus. & Prof. Code, §§ 100, 101, subd. (m), 2701, subd. (a).) The boards, bureaus, and commissions within the Department exist to ensure, “that…