California § 5556 - The board may appoint, employ, or contract for the services of attorneys, consult
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§ 5556. The board may appoint, employ, or contract for the services of attorneys, consult
The board may appoint, employ, or contract for the services of attorneys, consultants, advisers, and such other experts as they deem necessary, and shall authorize the appointment or employment by the general manager of such assistants, deputies, and other appointees and employees as may be deemed necessary by the board to carry out the purposes of this article, and the board shall determine the duties and compensation, or basis of compensation, of all such persons.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5556
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5556 cover?
Section 5556 ("The board may appoint, employ, or contract for the services of attorneys, consult") 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 § 5556?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 5556 apply to my situation?
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