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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 21Art. 3§ 78231 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules

§ 78231 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules

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§ 78231 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone on the commission can't stay (like they quit, die, or don't qualify anymore), the spot needs to be filled.
  • •The remaining members of the commission pick the new person by voting.
  • •The new person must meet the same rules as the person they're replacing.

Example

A farmer on the commission moves to a different state and can't be on the commission anymore.

The other members of the commission will vote to pick a new farmer who meets the rules to take their place.

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

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§ 78231 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules

Any vacancy on the commission occurring by the failure of any person elected to or serving on the commission as a producer member or alternate member to continue in his or her position due to a change in his or her status, thereby making the person ineligible to serve, or due to death, removal, resignation, or disqualification, shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term by a majority vote of the remaining members of the commission. The appointee shall meet all of the qualifications set forth in this article as required for the member or alternate whose office he or she is to occupy. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1058, Sec. 1. Effective September 19, 1990.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissionportdeatheffective septemberpositionresignationdisqualificationmajority

Related Statutes

  • § 78232 Commission Vacancy Replacement Rules
  • § 72056 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules
  • § 74736 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules
  • § 77057 Filling Producer Commission Vacancies
  • § 77058 Handler Vacancy Replacement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 78231.
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