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HomeEducation CodeCh. 3Art. 7§ 18402 Library Staff Appointment Authority

§ 18402 Library Staff Appointment Authority

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§ 18402 Library Staff Appointment Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The library board decides what jobs the librarian and other workers do.
  • •The board picks who gets hired and how much they get paid.
  • •Workers can be fired anytime if the board wants.

Example

The library needs a new librarian.

The board picks who gets the job, what they have to do, and how much money they make. If the board doesn’t like the librarian later, they can fire them.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 18402 Library Staff Appointment Authority

The board of library trustees shall prescribe the duties and powers of the librarian, secretary, and other officers and employees of the library, determine the number of and appoint all officers and employees, and fix their compensation. The officers and employees shall hold their offices and positions at the pleasure of the boards. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

board of library trusteesduties and powerslibrariansecretaryofficers and employeescompensation

Related Statutes

  • § 18921 Library Board Powers
  • § 19462 Library Board Personnel Authority
  • § 19647 Library Officer Appointments
  • § 19678 Museum Board Personnel Authority
  • § 18400 Library Trustee Authority Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 18402.
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