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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 9Pt. 2Ch. 3Art. 1§ 22406 Director Vacancy Appointment

§ 22406 Director Vacancy Appointment

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§ 22406 Director Vacancy Appointment

Key Takeaways

  • •If a director position is empty, the board picks someone to fill it.
  • •The new person stays in the job until the term ends and someone else is chosen.
  • •The new person must be officially approved before starting.

Example

A director quits in the middle of their term.

The board picks a new director to finish the term. The new director stays until the next election, where someone else is chosen and approved.

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§ 22406 Director Vacancy Appointment

The board shall fill any vacancies occurring in the office of director. The appointee shall hold office for the balance of the term and until his successor is elected and qualified. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 151.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

boardvacanciesdirectorappointeebalance of the termsuccessor

Related Statutes

  • § 106021 Board Bylaws Adoption
  • § 15954 Director Nomination Rules
  • § 15957 Director Candidate Unit Designation
  • § 22403 Board Member Oath Requirement
  • § 22408 District Board First Meeting

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 22406.
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