§ 4041 Harbor Commission Appointment Rules

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

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This law says the harbor commission must have five members who live in the county, own property there, and can vote. They serve for four years, and if someone leaves, the county leaders pick a replacement.

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•The harbor commission has five members.
•Members must live in the county, own property, and be able to vote.
•They serve for four years, and the county leaders fill any empty spots.

Example

A person wants to join the harbor commission but just moved to the county last year.

They can't join because the law says you must live in the county for at least two years before being appointed.

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§ 4041 Harbor Commission Appointment Rules

The harbor commission shall consist of five members, each of whom, at the time of his appointment, is and has been for two years a bona fide resident, elector, and freeholder of the county. The commissioners shall be appointed to serve for the term of four years, and until their successors are appointed and qualified, and any vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the board of supervisors. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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harbor commission bona fide resident elector freeholder four years

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 4041.

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