§ 4704. Powers and duties of board. The board of managers of such
school shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the
school; employ a superintendent and such teachers and assistants as may
be required for the operation and maintenance of the school when
authorized so to do by the board of supervisors or other governing
elective body of the county; fix the compensation of such
superintendent, teachers and assistants within the amount made available
therefor by the said board or body; prescribe rules and regulations for
the management of the school and for the purpose of carrying into effect
the object thereof; provide for the detention, maintenance and
instruction of all children who are admitted to the school.