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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 21Art. 3§ 78232 Commission Vacancy Replacement Rules

§ 78232 Commission Vacancy Replacement Rules

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§ 78232 Commission Vacancy Replacement Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •If a public member or their backup leaves the commission (because they quit, die, or can't do the job anymore), their spot needs to be filled.
  • •The secretary picks a new person from a list of nominees suggested by the commission.
  • •The new person must meet the same rules and qualifications as the person they're replacing.

Example

Imagine a member of the school board quits because they move to another town.

The school board would suggest a few people to take their place, and the secretary would pick one of them. The new person has to follow the same rules as the old member.

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

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§ 78232 Commission Vacancy Replacement Rules

Any vacancy on the commission occurring by the failure of the public member or his or her alternate member to continue in his or her position due to a change in his or her status, thereby making the member or alternate ineligible to serve, or due to death, removal, resignation, or disqualification, shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term by the secretary from nominees recommended by the commission. The appointee shall meet all of the qualifications set forth in this article as required for the member or alternate whose office the appointee is to occupy. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 727, Sec. 154. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissionportdeathsecretarypositionresignationdisqualification

Related Statutes

  • § 78231 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules
  • § 77258 Commission Vacancy Replacement Rules
  • § 79047 Commission Vacancy Replacement Rules
  • § 79163.5 Commission Vacancy Replacement Rules
  • § 79447 Commission Vacancy Appointment Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 78232.
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