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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 3Art. 2§ 5515 Board Member Term Limits

§ 5515 Board Member Term Limits

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§ 5515 Board Member Term Limits

Key Takeaways

  • •Each person on the board serves for 4 years, but they can stay a little longer if their replacement isn't ready yet.
  • •No one can be on the board for more than 2 terms in a row.
  • •If someone leaves early, a new person is chosen to finish their time.
  • •The Governor and some leaders pick who gets to be on the board.

Example

Imagine a school club where the leader is chosen for 4 years.

If the leader quits after 2 years, a new leader is picked to finish the remaining 2 years. Also, no one can be the leader for more than 8 years in a row.

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

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§ 5515 Board Member Term Limits

(a) Every person appointed shall serve for four years and until the appointment and qualification of their successor or until one year has elapsed since the expiration of the term for which they were appointed, whichever occurs first. (b) No person shall serve as a member of the board for more than two consecutive terms. (c) Vacancies occurring before the expiration of the term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. (d) Each appointment shall expire on June 30 of the fourth year following the year in which the previous term expired. (e) The Governor shall appoint three of the public members and the five licensed members qualified as provided in Section 5514. The Senate Rules Committee and the Speaker of the Assembly shall each appoint a public member. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 482, Sec. 2. (SB 1452) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

governorlicenseappointmentexpirationassembly speakerthe senate rulesreplacementqualification

Related Statutes

  • § 3013 Board Member Terms Appointments
  • § 3505 Physician Assistant Board Composition
  • § 5002 Board Member Terms Limits
  • § 8001 Board Member Terms Appointment
  • § 2843 Board Member Appointment Terms

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 5515.
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