2007 California Government Code Article 1. General

CA Codes (gov:12302-12305)

12302.  The Treasurer may appoint one deputy treasurer at the annual
salary as the Treasurer shall establish.  The Treasurer may also
designate and appoint, or terminate the designation and appointment
of, any officer or employee of his or her office, in addition to the
deputy treasurer, to have the powers and liabilities of a deputy.
The appointment or termination of appointment shall be effective upon
signing by the Treasurer.  The Treasurer may also appoint and fix
the salaries, subject to the State Civil Service Act (Part 2
(commencing with Section 18500) of Division 5), of such officers and
employees as may be necessary to carry out the duties of the office.
The Treasurer may appoint as civil executive officers:  one cashier,
one bond officer, one deposit officer, one vault officer, one
principal accountant, one bookkeeper, and one secretary-stenographer.



12304.  Every employee of the Treasurer's office when performing
assigned duties as a guard or messenger has the powers and authority
conferred by law upon peace officers listed in Section 830.4 of the
Penal Code.  Peace officers of the Department of the California
Highway Patrol shall make routine inspections of the premises of the
Treasurer's office after normal working hours each day and on
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.



12305.  The Treasurer may contract for and secure insurance against
the loss of any securities and money in his custody from any
insurable risk whatsoever.
   The amount of insurance obtained shall not exceed the daily
average amount of cash and securities respectively, in the custody of
the Treasurer in the preceding year.