{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"38631","citation":"Gov. Code, § 38631","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 4. GOVERNMENT OF CITIES [34000. - 45345.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-4"},{"name":"DIVISION 3. OFFICERS [36501. - 41805.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-4/division-3"},{"name":"PART 2. LEGISLATIVE BODY [36801. - 40592.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-4/division-3/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 10. Health and Safety [38600. - 38794.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-4/division-3/part-2/chapter-10"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Police Protection [38630. - 38638.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-4/division-3/part-2/chapter-10/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 523, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The legislative body of a city may delegate to either the chief of police of the city or the city manager the authority to:</p><p>(a) Appoint one or more police officers. </p><p>(b) Appoint additional police officers when he or she deems it necessary for the preservation of the public order.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/police-protection-38631","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}