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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 7Pt. 44Ch. 1Art. 1§ 71001 Board Member Term Lengths

§ 71001 Board Member Term Lengths

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§ 71001 Board Member Term Lengths

Key Takeaways

  • •The Governor picks most members of the board, and their terms last different lengths depending on when they start.
  • •After January 15, 1993, most board members serve for 6 years.
  • •If a member's term ends, they can keep working until the Governor picks someone new.

Example

A person is appointed to the board on January 15, 1993.

This person will serve on the board for 6 years, until January 15, 1999.

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§ 71001 Board Member Term Lengths

(a) Except for the student member and the faculty members, the terms of office of the members of the board appointed by the Governor shall be as follows: (1) To the terms expiring on January 15, 1990, the Governor shall appoint one person whose term shall expire on January 15, 1994; one current or former trustee whose term shall expire on January 15, 1996; and one other person whose term shall expire on January 15, 1996. (2) To the terms expiring on January 15, 1991, the Governor shall appoint two persons whose terms shall expire on January 15, 1995; and two persons whose terms shall expire on January 15, 1997. (3) To the terms expiring on January 15, 1992, the Governor shall appoint one person whose term shall expire on January 15, 1998; one current or former trustee whose term shall expire on January 15, 1998; and one person whose term shall expire on January 15, 1994. (4) To the terms expiring on January 15, 1993, the Governor shall appoint three persons whose terms shall expire on January 15, 1999. (5) Commencing January 15, 1993, all terms of office of the members of the board, except the terms of the student member and the faculty members appointed by the Governor, shall be six years. (b) Each term of office shall commence at the expiration of the preceding term. (c) A member whose term has expired may, in accordance with Section 1770 to 1780, inclusive, of the Government Code, continue to discharge the duties of the office until his or her successor is appointed by the Governor. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1071, Sec. 3.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 71003 Board Vacancy Appointments
  • § 99002 California Compact Commissioners
  • § 5017 School Board Term Lengths
  • § 71000 Community College Governance Board
  • § 81161 Community College Facility Plans

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 71001.
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