Chapter 1 – General Administration

11040.5 Responsibility

• CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) operates as a business venture, on a profit and loss basis, and thus extends commitments to deliver its products within specific time frames. As a result, the program demands the fullest cooperation between facility and CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) staff.

• The shared responsibility of the General Manager for the Prison Industry Revolving Fund and the operation of the various enterprises, and of the Warden for administration of the facility, requires careful attention to the effect of any decisions by either, on the responsibility of the other, thereby making close communication imperative. Other responsibilities include:

• Secretary

  • The Secretary shall be the administrative head of the PIBPrison Industry Board and shall exercise all duties and functions necessary to ensure that the responsibilities of the PIBPrison Industry Board are successfully discharged.

• General Manager

  • CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) is headed by a General Manager who functions as the Chief Administrative Officer and has line authority over all facets of CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA)’s operations and activities.

• California Prison Industries Administrators/ Managers

  • CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA)’s Prison Industries Administrators/Managers shall:

    • Assist the General Manager and staff in the study of proposed new enterprises and furnish data, plans, or specifications required for them.

      • Establish and maintain procurement controls designed to ensure effective and timely delivery of necessary raw materials, commercial items, and equipment of a quality standard which shall ensure a high grade of finished product.

      • Establish and maintain production controls designed to assure timely delivery of quality at a minimum cost.

      • Establish and maintain records of inventory, accounting, and cost controls as required by established policies.

      • Establish and maintain controls which shall ensure a minimum expenditure of CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) funds.

      • Inform the Warden of all matters affecting industries.

      • Report to the General Manager on events and problems in CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) programs, or any changes in plans or deviations from established standards or commitments.

      • Establish and oversee the functioning of training programs capable of developing industry employees within their present position as well as for future promotional endeavors.