(a) In any county the board of supervisors may by ordinance create the office of public guardian and subordinate positions which may be necessary and fix compensation therefor.

(b) The board of supervisors may by ordinance terminate the office of public guardian.

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Terms Used In California Government Code 27430

  • County: includes city and county. See California Government Code 19
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.

(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1199, Sec. 17. Operative July 1, 1989, by Sec. 119 of Ch. 1199.)