Section 38631.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 38631.
in effectThe legislative body of a city may delegate to either the chief of police of the city or the city manager the authority to:
(a)
Appoint one or more police officers.
(b)
Appoint additional police officers when he or she deems it necessary for the preservation of the public order.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026