6776. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 620.)

In each county where the office of counselor in mental health has been created under the provisions of this chapter, the judge of the superior court may appoint two such counselors. In Los Angeles County, the number, compensation, and benefits of counselors in mental health are governed by the Trial Court Employment Protection and Governance Act (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 71600) of Title 8 of the Government Code).