DIVISION 9. EXPENDITURE LIMITATIONS 7900-7914›PART 1. GENERAL 36501-36525›CHAPTER 8. Parks Outside City Limits 38300-38304›ARTICLE 2. Police Protection 38630-38638

§ 38631

California Government Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · California

The legislative body of a city may delegate to either the chief of police of the city or the city manager the authority to:

(a) Appoint one or more police officers.

(b) Appoint additional police officers when he or she deems it necessary for the preservation of the public order.

(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 523, Sec. 1.)

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