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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 4Art. 1§ 34857 City Manager Appointment Terms

§ 34857 City Manager Appointment Terms

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§ 34857 City Manager Appointment Terms

Key Takeaways

  • •When a new city manager starts, they can pick new people for important jobs.
  • •If the city manager doesn’t rehire someone, that person loses their job.
  • •This rule started in 2019.

Example

A town gets a new city manager, and the old parks director is waiting to hear if they still have a job.

The new city manager can choose to keep the parks director or hire someone else. If they don’t rehire them, the parks director is out of a job.

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

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§ 34857 City Manager Appointment Terms

Upon appointment of the city manager, the terms of subordinate officers over whom the city manager has power of appointment and removal cease, unless they are reappointed. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 467, Sec. 19. (SB 1498) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

fireappointment

Related Statutes

  • § 12302 Treasurer Deputy Appointments
  • § 1750.5 Legislative Appointment Notifications
  • § 26909 Special District Audit Requirements
  • § 31904 County Peace Officer Definitions
  • § 34856 City Manager Appointment Powers

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 34857.
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