California § 7072 - The board may, at any time, appoint or employ, fix the compensation of and prescr
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7072 — The board may, at any time, appoint or employ, fix the compensation of and prescr, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7072. The board may, at any time, appoint or employ, fix the compensation of and prescr
The board may, at any time, appoint or employ, fix the compensation of and prescribe the authority and duties of other officers, employees, attorneys, engineers and consultants necessary or convenient for the business of the district, each of whom shall serve at the pleasure of the board. When, pursuant to Section 7046, the legislative body of a city is the board of directors of a district, and appoints the administrative officer of the district, he shall have the authority to appoint, employ, and to fix the compensation of and prescribe the authority and duties of, the employees of the district, excluding attorneys, auditors or consultants. The employees employed or appointed by the administrative officer shall serve at his pleasure.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7072
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7072 cover?
Section 7072 ("The board may, at any time, appoint or employ, fix the compensation of and prescr") 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 § 7072?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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