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HomeWater CodeDiv. 7Ch. 4Art. 1§ 13202 Regional Board Member Terms

§ 13202 Regional Board Member Terms

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§ 13202 Regional Board Member Terms

Key Takeaways

  • •Board members serve for 4 years.
  • •If someone leaves early, the Governor picks a replacement to finish their term.
  • •Not all members' terms end at the same time—they are spread out over different years.

Example

A board member quits in 2023, halfway through their 4-year term.

The Governor will pick a new person to take over and finish the remaining 2 years of that term.

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

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§ 13202 Regional Board Member Terms

(a) Each member of a regional board shall be appointed for a term of four years. Vacancies shall be immediately filled by the Governor for the unexpired portion of the terms in which they occur. (b) The term of office for members of each regional board shall be staggered and shall expire in accordance with the following schedule: (1) Two members on September 30, 2013, and every four years thereafter. (2) Two members on September 30, 2014, and every four years thereafter. (3) Two members on September 30, 2015, and every four years thereafter. (4) One member on September 30, 2016, and every four years thereafter. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 39, Sec. 118. (SB 1018) Effective June 27, 2012.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

regional boardterm of four yearsGovernorstaggered termsSeptember 30

Related Statutes

  • § 13204 Regional Board Meeting Requirements
  • § 13205 Regional Board Member Compensation
  • § 13206 Public Officer Regional Board Service
  • § 1120 Water Rights Decision Scope
  • § 1121 Service Of Board Decisions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 13202.
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