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HomeEducation CodeCh. 8Art. 3§ 19462 Library Board Personnel Authority

§ 19462 Library Board Personnel Authority

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§ 19462 Library Board Personnel Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The library board decides what jobs the librarian and other library workers have to do.
  • •The board also decides how many workers the library needs and who gets hired.
  • •The board sets how much money each worker gets paid.
  • •Workers can be fired or kept at any time if the board wants.

Example

The local library needs a new librarian.

The library board will decide what the librarian's job is, pick who gets the job, and decide how much they get paid. If the librarian isn't doing a good job, the board can fire them.

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

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§ 19462 Library Board Personnel Authority

The board of library trustees shall prescribe the duties and powers of the librarian, secretary, and other officers and employees of the library, 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. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

board of library trusteesduties and powerslibrariansecretaryofficers and employeescompensation

Related Statutes

  • § 18402 Library Staff Appointment Authority
  • § 18921 Library Board Powers
  • § 19647 Library Officer Appointments
  • § 19678 Museum Board Personnel Authority
  • § 19460 Library Trustee Authority Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 19462.
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