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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 10Ch. 3Art. 1§ 98104 Director Term Length Rules

§ 98104 Director Term Length Rules

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§ 98104 Director Term Length Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •Directors usually serve for 4 years, but some might start with a 2-year term.
  • •If a director was part of a group that picked them and they leave that group, they can stay until someone new is chosen unless the group says no.
  • •If a director misses 3 meetings in a row without a good reason, they can be replaced.
  • •Directors get paid back for their expenses, but not more than $100 per meeting and $400 per month.

Example

A director gets sick and misses 3 meetings in a row.

Because they missed 3 meetings without a good reason, they can be replaced by someone new.

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

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§ 98104 Director Term Length Rules

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the term of office of each director shall be four years. (b) For the board first appointed, at least one appointee of each legislative body shall have a two-year term. (c) If the appointee of any legislative body is one of its own members and the appointee leaves the legislative body, the appointee may continue to serve as appointee until a qualified successor is appointed, unless the legislative body takes express action to unseat the appointee. (d) An appointment to fill a vacancy on the board, or an appointment made after the expiration of the preceding term, shall be for the unexpired portion of the term. (e) The failure of a board member to attend three consecutive meetings of the board without good cause shall create a vacancy in the office of the board member. (f) Each member of the board shall be reimbursed for the actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the board member’s duties, including for attending each meeting of the board and each committee meeting, as determined by the board. A board member’s reimbursement for attending a meeting shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100), and each member’s reimbursements shall not exceed four hundred dollars ($400) in any month. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 107, Sec. 2. (AB 1089) Effective January 1, 2020.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

performanceportdirectorappointmentpositionexpirationreimbursement

Related Statutes

  • § 3325 Energy Authority Board Composition
  • § 30225 Director Employment Restrictions
  • § 40060 Orange County Transportation Board
  • § 455.3 Oil Pipeline Rate Changes
  • § 50063 Director Oath Requirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 98104.
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