LawWiki
HomeCodesSearchGlossaryAPIAbout
LawWiki

Plain English summaries of California law with zero-hallucination AI. Every summary is verified against official source text.

Product

  • Search
  • Codes
  • About

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Disclaimer

© 2026 LawWiki. All rights reserved.

HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 17Art. 3§ 77257 Commission Vacancy Replacement Rules

§ 77257 Commission Vacancy Replacement Rules

Food and Agricultural Code·California
AI Summary·Official Text·Key Terms·Related Statutes·References
AI SummaryVerified

§ 77257 Commission Vacancy Replacement Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone on the commission leaves or can't stay (because they died, quit, or don't qualify anymore), the spot needs to be filled.
  • •The remaining members of the commission vote to pick a new person to finish the term.
  • •The new person must meet the same rules and qualifications as the person they're replacing.

Example

A member of the city planning commission quits because they moved out of town.

The other members of the commission will vote to pick a new person to take over the job until the term ends. The new person must also live in the town, just like the old member had to.

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

Official Source
View on CA.gov

§ 77257 Commission Vacancy Replacement Rules

Any vacancy on the commission occurring by the failure of any person elected to the commission as a member or alternate member to continue in his or her position due to a change in status making the person ineligible to serve, or due to death, removal, or resignation, shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term by a majority vote of the remaining members of the commission. That person shall fulfill all the qualifications set forth in this article as required for the member whose office he or she is to fill. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissionportdeathpositionreplacementmajorityeffective julyresignation

Related Statutes

  • § 77058 Handler Vacancy Replacement
  • § 77758 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules
  • § 79046 Commission Vacancy Replacement Rules
  • § 77258 Commission Vacancy Replacement Rules
  • § 67053 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 77257.
View Official Source