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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 21Art. 3§ 78239 Commission Member Compensation Limits

§ 78239 Commission Member Compensation Limits

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§ 78239 Commission Member Compensation Limits

Key Takeaways

  • •People on the commission or its committees don't get paid a salary.
  • •They can get up to $100 per day for each day they work or travel for meetings.
  • •If they're already government workers, they don't get the $100 per day.
  • •They can also get their travel costs paid back if they're approved.

Example

If someone is on the commission and goes to a meeting, they can get $100 for that day.

The law says they don't get a salary but can get up to $100 per day for attending meetings or traveling for the commission.

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

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§ 78239 Commission Member Compensation Limits

Members and alternate members of the commission, and members of committees established by the commission, shall not receive any compensation, but notwithstanding Section 11564.5 of the Government Code, shall receive the per diem established by the commission, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) per day. Ex officio members who are state officers or employees are not eligible for per diem pursuant to this section. In addition, members and alternate members of the commission, and members of committees established by the commission, shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel expenses under the rules of the Department of Human Resources. The per diem and reimbursement for travel expenses shall be paid to those members for each day spent in actual attendance at, or in traveling to and from, meetings of the commission or committees of the commission, or on special assignment for the commission, as approved by the commission. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 665, Sec. 30. (SB 1308) Effective January 1, 2013.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissionemployeehuman resourcescompensationadditionreimbursementattendanceassignment

Related Statutes

  • § 74743 Board Member Compensation Limits
  • § 77939 Commission Member Compensation Rules
  • § 65575 Shipper Committee Compensation Rules
  • § 77553 Commission Member Compensation Limits
  • § 71064 Commission Expenses And Allowances

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 78239.
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