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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 30Art. 5§ 79967 Commission Board Election Process

§ 79967 Commission Board Election Process

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§ 79967 Commission Board Election Process

Key Takeaways

  • •The secretary will reach out to farmers and processors to help pick the first leaders of the commission.
  • •After the first leaders are chosen, future leaders will be picked by a vote or appointment, following rules set by the current leaders and approved by the secretary.

Example

Imagine a group of apple farmers and juice makers need to form a team to make decisions for their industry.

First, the secretary will ask the farmers and juice makers who they want on the team. Later, the team itself will decide how new members join, with the secretary’s okay.

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

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§ 79967 Commission Board Election Process

(a) Upon the establishment of the commission, the secretary shall contact growers and processors in a manner determined by the secretary for the purpose of nominating and electing persons to the commission board of directors. (b) Subsequent to the first election of members of the commission board of directors, or appointment in cases of a public member, growers and processors shall be selected pursuant to nomination and election procedures established by the commission board of directors with the concurrence of the secretary. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 725, Sec. 1. (AB 2606) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

electioncommissionsecretarydirectornominationestablishmentappointmentconcurrence

Related Statutes

  • § 79867 Commission Board Election Process
  • § 72097 Producer Handler Commission Elections
  • § 73210 Commissioner Election Procedures
  • § 74628 Commissioner Election Procedures
  • § 74778 Commission Election Procedures

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 79967.
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