Yes, the post heading is misleading. There’s been no shakeup at the Supreme Court. However, the Legislature has passed and the Governor has signed a bill that changes Jorge Navarrete’s title from Clerk of the Supreme Court to Clerk/Executive Officer of the Supreme Court. He will now be the court’s CEO, or, more accurately, the C/EO. The legislation also changes the title of the equivalent position at the Court of Appeal from Clerk/Administrator of the Court of Appeal to the Clerk/Executive Officer of the Court of Appeal.
A bill analysis says the changes are necessary “to more accurately reflect the executive responsibilities of the Clerk/Administrator in the Courts of Appeal and the Clerk of the Supreme Court, including their roles in staffing, budget, resource allocations, and strategic direction. Title changes identify these positions’ responsibility and accountability.” The analysis also notes, however, that the legislation “presents a change in name only”; it “does not change the duties or responsibilities of these clerks.”
