California § 271 - In counties having charters that provide a method of appointment and tenure of of
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 271 — In counties having charters that provide a method of appointment and tenure of of, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 271. In counties having charters that provide a method of appointment and tenure of of
In counties having charters that provide a method of appointment and tenure of office for the superintendent, matron, and other employees of the juvenile hall, the charter provisions shall control as to those matters and, in counties that have established or hereafter establish merit or civil service systems governing the methods of appointment and the tenure of office for the superintendent, matrons, and other employees of the juvenile hall, the provisions of the merit or civil service systems shall control as to those matters. In all other counties, these matters shall be controlled exclusively by the provisions of this code.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 271
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 271 cover?
Section 271 ("In counties having charters that provide a method of appointment and tenure of of") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 271?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 271 apply to my situation?
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