Section 38631 Of Article 2. Police Protection From California Government Code >> Division 3. >> Title 4. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 10. >> Article 2.

. The 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.