SACRAMENTO – Gov. Jerry Brown has appointed Gareth Elliott to the University of California Board of Regents.

Elliott, 44, a West Sacramento resident, has served as legislative affairs secretary in the Governor's Office since 2011.

He was policy director in the office of California State Senator Alex Padilla from 2008 to 2011 and policy director and deputy chief of staff in the Office of California State Senate President pro Tempore Don Perata from 2004 to 2008.

Elliott was a legislative aide and then legislative director in the office of California State Sen. Don Perata from 1996 to 2004.

This position requires Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Elliott is a Democrat.