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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 4Art. 2§ 19422 Board Member Residency Requirement

§ 19422 Board Member Residency Requirement

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§ 19422 Board Member Residency Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •You must live in the state for two years before you can be on the board.
  • •This rule is about who can be picked for the board, not about what the board does.
  • •If you just moved here, you have to wait two years to be on the board.

Example

Someone moves to California from another state and wants to join a local school board.

They can't join the board right away. They have to wait two years after moving to California before they can be picked for the board.

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

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§ 19422 Board Member Residency Requirement

Each member of the board shall have been a resident of this State for two years next preceding his appointment. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1828.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

boardresidenttwo yearsappointment

Related Statutes

  • § 1629 Applicant Background Checks
  • § 19427 Board Employee Appointments
  • § 19433 Board Inspection Authority
  • § 19434 Board Authority Over Books
  • § 19438 Service Of Process Executive Director

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 19422.
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