Each court of appeal may appoint and employ during its pleasure a clerk, and such phonographic reporters, assistants, secretaries, librarians, and other employees as it deems necessary for the performance of the duties and exercise of the powers conferred by law upon it and its members. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, each such court may determine the duties and, subject to subdivision (b) of Section 19825 of the Government Code, fix and pay the compensation of all such officers and employees.
All salaries and expenses incurred under this section shall be paid from the funds appropriated for the use of such courts, when approved by order of the courts.