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HomeElections CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 4Art. 7§ 6847 Delegate Pre-Convention Meetings

§ 6847 Delegate Pre-Convention Meetings

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§ 6847 Delegate Pre-Convention Meetings

Key Takeaways

  • •Delegates can meet before the big meeting to pick a leader for their group.
  • •They can also fill any empty spots for delegates or backups during this meeting.
  • •This is optional—they don’t have to do it if they don’t want to.

Example

Imagine a school is sending kids to a big student council meeting. Before they go, the kids can meet to choose who will be in charge of their group.

If one of the kids can’t go, they can also pick someone else to take their place during this meeting.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 6847 Delegate Pre-Convention Meetings

The elected delegates may, if they desire, meet or confer prior to attending the convention to select a chairperson of the delegation and to fill any vacancies in the office of delegate or alternate. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

elected delegateschairperson of the delegationvacanciesdelegatealternate

Related Statutes

  • § 6848 Delegate Alternate Voting Rules
  • § 6646 Delegate Vacancy Filling
  • § 6647 Delegate Alternate Voting Rules
  • § 18370 Election Day Polling Restrictions
  • § 18371 Voter Intimidation Prohibition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 6847.
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