Section 27550 Of Article 1. Duties Generally From California Government Code >> Division 2. >> Title 3. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 11. >> Article 1.

. The surveyor shall be a person authorized to practice land surveying in this state. The surveyor shall be elected in the same manner and for the same term as other county officers unless the board of supervisors of the county shall have provided by ordinance for his or her appointment by the board. If so appointed, the surveyor shall serve at the will of the board.