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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 20Ch. 1Art. 6§ 54148 Filling Board Vacancies

§ 54148 Filling Board Vacancies

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§ 54148 Filling Board Vacancies

Key Takeaways

  • •If a board member leaves before their term ends, the rest of the board can vote to pick a new member.
  • •If the rules say board members must be picked by districts, the new member must come from the same district as the one who left.
  • •The board can also call a special meeting for people in that district to pick the new member.

Example

A member of a school board quits before their term is over.

The rest of the school board can vote to pick a new member. But if the rules say board members must be from certain areas, the new member has to be from the same area as the one who quit. The board can also ask people in that area to meet and pick the new member.

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

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§ 54148 Filling Board Vacancies

If a vacancy on the board of directors occurs except by expiration of term, the remaining members of the board, by a majority vote, shall fill the vacancy unless the bylaws provide for an election of directors by districts. If the bylaws provide for an election of directors by districts, the vacancy shall be filled by the election of a director from the district in which the vacancy occurs or the board of directors may call a special meeting of the members or stockholders in that district to fill the vacancy. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

directorstockelectionexpirationmajority

Related Statutes

  • § 54150 Member Removal Process
  • § 54143 District Primary Elections
  • § 54144 District Director Election Rules
  • § 61441 Dairy Product Recordkeeping Requirements
  • § 23122 Agriculture Fund Monthly Reporting

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 54148.
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