Pennsylvania Statutes Title 62 P.S. Poor Persons and Public Welfare § 316. Boards of trustees of general hospitals; powers and duties

(1) Subject to the approval of the Governor, to elect a superintendent of the hospital, who shall, subject to the authority of the board, administer the institution in all its departments;

(2) On nomination by the superintendent from time to time, to appoint such officers and employes as may be necessary;

(3) To fix the salaries of its employes in conformity with the standards established by the Executive Board;

(4) Subject to the approval of the secretary, to make such bylaws, rules, and regulations for the management of the institution as it may deem wise.

(5) When only a part of a hospital is used as a geriatric center, the responsibilities of the board of trustees of such hospital shall continue to extend to the entire institution.