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HomeEducation CodeCh. 9Art. 2.5§ 19678 Museum Board Personnel Authority

§ 19678 Museum Board Personnel Authority

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§ 19678 Museum Board Personnel Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The museum board decides what jobs the curator, secretary, and other workers have to do.
  • •The board also decides how many people work at the museum and who gets hired.
  • •The board sets how much everyone gets paid.
  • •Anyone working at the museum can be fired or let go anytime the board wants.

Example

Imagine the museum needs a new tour guide.

The museum board will decide what the tour guide’s job is, pick who gets the job, and set their pay. If the board doesn’t like the tour guide’s work, they can fire them anytime.

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

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§ 19678 Museum Board Personnel Authority

The board of museum trustees shall prescribe the duties and powers of the curator, secretary, and other officers and employees of the museum, 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 board. (Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 988.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

board of museum trusteescuratorsecretaryofficers and employeesduties and powerscompensation

Related Statutes

  • § 19647 Library Officer Appointments
  • § 18402 Library Staff Appointment Authority
  • § 18921 Library Board Powers
  • § 19462 Library Board Personnel Authority
  • § 19670 Library Museum Establishment Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 19678.
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