Section 316 - Boards of trustees of general hospitals; powers and dutiesThe board of trustees of each of the State general hospitals shall have general direction and control of the property and management of such institution. It shall have the power, and its duty shall be:
(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.1967, June 13, P.L. 31, No. 21, art. 3, § 316.