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HomeElections CodeDiv. 7Pt. 4Ch. 3Art. 4§ 7636 Proxy Committee Appointment

§ 7636 Proxy Committee Appointment

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§ 7636 Proxy Committee Appointment

Key Takeaways

  • •When a temporary chairperson is elected, they must pick a special group called a 'committee on proxies and credentials'.
  • •This group must have one person from each area that elects a state senator.
  • •The people in this group must be from a list approved by the Secretary of State.

Example

Imagine your school needs to pick a group to check who can vote in a big school decision.

The temporary leader would pick one kid from each grade to be in this group. These kids must be on the official list from the school office.

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

Official Source
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§ 7636 Proxy Committee Appointment

The temporary chairperson, upon election, shall immediately appoint a committee on proxies and credentials, consisting of one member from each senatorial district, selected from among the members of this committee certified by the Secretary of State. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

temporary chairpersoncommittee on proxies and credentialssenatorial districtSecretary of State

Related Statutes

  • § 14299 Emergency Ballot Shortage Procedures
  • § 19243 Voter Disability Access Recommendations
  • § 6561 Presidential Primary Committee Filing
  • § 6563 Party Candidate Selection Rules
  • § 6565 Presidential Delegate Endorsement Requirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 7636.
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