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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 2§ 56335 City Commission Member Appointments

§ 56335 City Commission Member Appointments

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§ 56335 City Commission Member Appointments

Key Takeaways

  • •In counties with two or more cities, a special group picks people to represent cities on a commission.
  • •There’s a main member and a backup (alternate) member for each city.
  • •If the main member can’t go to a meeting, the backup can take their place and vote.
  • •Sometimes, a member can’t vote on things that affect their own city.

Example

Imagine your town has a big meeting about building a new park, but the main person from your city can’t go because they’re sick.

The backup person from your city can go instead and vote on the park plan. But if the park is being built in their city, they might not be allowed to vote.

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

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§ 56335 City Commission Member Appointments

In each county containing two or more cities, regular and alternate city members to the commission shall be appointed by the city selection committee organized in the county pursuant to and in the manner provided in Article 11 (commencing with Section 50270) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 1. Regular members of the commission shall be appointed by the city selection committee pursuant to Sections 56325, 56326, and 56327. The city selection committee shall appoint one alternate member to the commission in the same manner as it appoints a regular member. If one of the regular city members is absent from a commission meeting, or disqualifies himself or herself from participating in a meeting, the alternate member may serve and vote in place of that regular city member for that meeting. Except in the case of a member appointed pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 56326 or subdivision (b) of Section 56327, a city selection committee, may, at the time it appoints a member or alternate, provide that the member or alternate is disqualified from voting on proposals affecting the city which the member or alternate represents. If the office of a regular city member becomes vacant, the alternate member may serve and vote in place of the former regular city member until the appointment and qualification of a regular city member to fill the vacancy. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 86, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 56326.5 Sacramento Commission Membership Rules
  • § 56327 Santa Clara Commission Members
  • § 56331 Public Member Alternate Appointment
  • § 56334 Commission Member Term Lengths
  • § 23251 Commission Organization And Meetings

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 56335.
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