California CodesWAT CodeDivision 5 - FLOOD CONTROLPart 4 - THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION BOARDChapter 2 - Administrative ProvisionsArticle 2 - Employees§ 8580§ 8580Repealed and added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 366, Sec. 19. Effective January 1, 2008.(a)The board may appoint an executive officer.(b)The board may appoint a chief engineer.(c)The board may employ legal counsel and other necessary staff.Cite this sectionCal. Wat. Code § 8580 (2026)Copyhttps://ca.codecond.com/codes/wat/division-5-flood-control/part-4-the-central-valley-flood-protection-board/chapter-2-administrative-provisions/article-2-employees/section-8580Copy