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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 23Art. 4§ 78486 Council Nonvoting Member Appointment

§ 78486 Council Nonvoting Member Appointment

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§ 78486 Council Nonvoting Member Appointment

Key Takeaways

  • •The council can have extra members who don't get to vote.
  • •These members represent different groups like the Department of Fish and Game or the Health Department.
  • •They are chosen by the secretary, not elected.

Example

Imagine a school club where some kids are picked by the teacher to join but can't vote on decisions.

Just like those kids, these council members can be part of the group and share ideas, but they don't get to vote on final decisions.

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

Official Source
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§ 78486 Council Nonvoting Member Appointment

One nonvoting member of the council may be appointed by the secretary to represent each of the following entities: (a) The department. (b) The Department of Fish and Game. (c) The California Sea Grant Program. (d) The State Department of Health Services. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 225, Sec. 13. Effective August 16, 2004.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

secretaryhealththe councilcalifornia sea grantthe departmentthe california seagrant programthe state department

Related Statutes

  • § 76709 Council Nonvoting Agency Representatives
  • § 78427 Seafood Industry Promotion
  • § 78476 Council Voting Member Appointments
  • § 78490 Council Meeting Requirements
  • § 78491 Council Member Compensation Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 78486.
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