California § 31785 - The board shall appoint in the same manner as other city employees are selected,
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§ 31785. The board shall appoint in the same manner as other city employees are selected,
The board shall appoint in the same manner as other city employees are selected, such employees as it deems necessary. The number of such employees and their salaries shall be determined by the legislative body unless, by ordinance, which may be adopted or repealed at any time, the power to make such determination is granted to the board. Any salary or wage so fixed shall in each instance be at least equal to the prevailing salary or wage for the same quality of services rendered to private persons, firms or corporations in the city under similar employment, in case such prevailing salary or wage can be ascertained.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 31785
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 31785 cover?
Section 31785 ("The board shall appoint in the same manner as other city employees are selected,") 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.
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