Government Code § 38631

ARTICLE 2. Police Protection

Current as of September 28, 2026Gov. Code, § 38631Official source ↗

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

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.