§ 2151 Commissioner Vacancy Appointment Process

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•If the commissioner job is empty, the director must act fast.
•The director sends a list of qualified people to the board.
•The list only includes people with the right license for the job.

Example

The town's school commissioner quits suddenly.

The director must quickly send the board a list of teachers who have the right license to replace the commissioner.

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§ 2151 Commissioner Vacancy Appointment Process

If a vacancy in the office of commissioner occurs, the director, upon learning of the vacancy, shall immediately transmit to the board of supervisors or other appointing power a list of persons who are licensed by him or her to be eligible for the position. (Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 734, Sec. 13. Effective September 18, 1987.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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vacancy commissioner director board of supervisors appointing power licensed

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California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 2151.

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