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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 5.5Ch. 10§ 14954 Department Employment And Purchases

§ 14954 Department Employment And Purchases

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§ 14954 Department Employment And Purchases

Key Takeaways

  • •The department can hire people to help with their work.
  • •They can buy or rent things they need, like tools or equipment.
  • •This helps them do their job better.

Example

A fire department needs new fire trucks and more firefighters.

The department can hire more firefighters and buy or rent new fire trucks to help them do their job better.

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

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§ 14954 Department Employment And Purchases

The department may employ such assistance as may be necessary for the proper discharge of its duties, and may purchase or rent any necessary supplies, instruments, tools, equipment, and conveniences. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 371.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

departmentassistancesuppliesinstrumentstoolsequipmentconveniences

Related Statutes

  • § 14104 Department Employment And Purchases
  • § 14957 State Building Construction Fund
  • § 14958 Architecture Fund Claims Process
  • § 19763 Unauthorized Position Payment Prohibition
  • § 26021 County Airport Funding Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 14954.
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