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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 1Ch. 2§ 73 Veterans Advisory Committees

§ 73 Veterans Advisory Committees

Military and Veterans Code·California
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§ 73 Veterans Advisory Committees

The law lets the California Veterans Board set up volunteer advisory groups of veterans to give advice on matters the board handles, and those volunteers can be reimbursed for expenses but aren’t paid a salary.

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can create advisory committees made up of veterans.
  • •Committee members serve at the board’s discretion and are not paid a salary.
  • •Members are reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses when attending meetings.

Example

A veteran joins a committee that discusses veterans’ housing issues and attends a board meeting.

The veteran can be paid back for travel and meals when called into a meeting by the board, but they do not receive a salary for their service.

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

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§ 73 Veterans Advisory Committees

The California Veterans Board may create advisory committees consisting of veterans to advise the board in specific fields under or relating to the jurisdiction of the board. The board shall appoint the members thereof and they shall serve at its pleasure. The board shall also designate the chairman and vice chairman therof. The committees shall be under the direction of the board and shall be wholly advisory in character and shall not be delegated any administrative authority or responsibility. Members of such committees shall not receive compensation from the State for their services, but when called into conference or session by the board shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in connection with such conferences or sessions, and for purposes of such reimbursement shall be deemed to be nonsalaried commission members. (Added by Stats. 1946, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 114.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

advisory committeesveteransadministrative authorityreimbursed

Related Statutes

  • § 1264 Veteran Facility Shared Use
  • § 66 Board Member Veteran Requirements
  • § 80 Director Employment Authority
  • § 90 Veteran Transition Assistance Program
  • § 1100 Veterans Homes Bond Act

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 73.
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