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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 6Ch. 3Art. 6§ 11931 Board Appointment Authority

§ 11931 Board Appointment Authority

Public Utilities Code·California
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§ 11931 Board Appointment Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can hire people like an accountant, secretary, treasurer, or lawyer.
  • •These people work as long as the board wants them to.
  • •The board can let them go anytime they decide.

Example

A school board hires a secretary to help with paperwork.

The secretary works for the board, but if the board isn’t happy, they can fire the secretary whenever they want.

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

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§ 11931 Board Appointment Authority

The board may appoint an accountant, a secretary, a treasurer, and an attorney, who shall hold office during the pleasure of the board. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

boardappointaccountantsecretarytreasurerattorneyhold office during the pleasure of the board

Related Statutes

  • § 11939 District Attorney Duties
  • § 11941 District Treasurer Duties
  • § 16035 Board Officer Appointments
  • § 24931 Board Appointment Authority
  • § 24932.5 Oath Administration Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 11931.
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