CA Health & Safety Code Section 20071

(a)

The district board shall determine the number of employees, if any, necessary for the proper care and protection of the life and property of residents in the district.

(b)

Except as provided in subdivision (c), the district board shall appoint all district employees and prescribe their duties and compensation. All of these employees shall hold their positions at the pleasure of the district board.

(c)

Notwithstanding subdivision (b), the district board may delegate to the chief of police the authority to appoint and dismiss district employees.