California § 37656 - The legislative body may appoint and fix the compensation of physicians, surgeons
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 37656 — The legislative body may appoint and fix the compensation of physicians, surgeons, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37656. The legislative body may appoint and fix the compensation of physicians, surgeons
(a) The legislative body may appoint and fix the compensation of physicians, surgeons, and necessary officers and employees of the hospital. Officers and employees hold office at the pleasure of the legislative body. (b) The legislative body may prescribe the duties and powers of the hospital administrator, secretary, and other officers and employees of the hospital. The officers and employees shall hold their offices at the pleasure of the legislative body.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 37656
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 37656 cover?
Section 37656 ("The legislative body may appoint and fix the compensation of physicians, surgeons") 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 § 37656?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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