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HomeWater CodeDiv. 1Ch. 2Art. 2§ 156 Commissioner Removal For Misconduct

§ 156 Commissioner Removal For Misconduct

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§ 156 Commissioner Removal For Misconduct

Key Takeaways

  • •The California Water Commission members can be kicked out of their jobs by the Legislature.
  • •They can only be removed if they do a really bad job, are corrupt, or can't do their job well.
  • •Both parts of the Legislature (like two teams) must agree with more than half of their members voting yes.

Example

Imagine a member of the Water Commission keeps missing important meetings and doesn't do their work.

The Legislature can vote to remove them because they're not doing their job properly.

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

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§ 156 Commissioner Removal For Misconduct

The members of the California Water Commission may be removed from office by the Legislature, by concurrent resolution adopted by a majority vote of all members elected to each house, for dereliction of duty or corruption or incompetency. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1941.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

California Water Commissionconcurrent resolutiondereliction of dutycorruptionincompetency

Related Statutes

  • § 178 Board Member Removal Process
  • § 122 Director Removal Procedures
  • § 150 Water Commission Establishment
  • § 151 Water Commission Appointments
  • § 152 Water Commission Appointment Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 156.
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