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HomeElections CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 7§ 6646 Delegate Vacancy Filling

§ 6646 Delegate Vacancy Filling

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§ 6646 Delegate Vacancy Filling

Key Takeaways

  • •If a delegate or alternate position is empty, the chairperson of the group can pick someone to fill it.
  • •The chairperson has the power to choose who gets the job.
  • •This rule was made in 1994.

Example

Imagine a school club where the vice president quits. The club president gets to choose who takes over as the new vice president.

The president (chairperson) picks someone to fill the empty spot (vacancy) so the club can keep running smoothly.

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§ 6646 Delegate Vacancy Filling

If a vacancy exists in the office of the delegate or alternate, the chairperson of the delegation shall designate a person to fill that vacancy. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

vacancydelegatealternatechairperson of the delegation

Related Statutes

  • § 6647 Delegate Alternate Voting Rules
  • § 6847 Delegate Pre-Convention Meetings
  • § 6641 Delegate Election Certificates
  • § 6644 Delegation Chairperson Selection
  • § 6645 Delegation Chairperson Selection

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 6646.
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