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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 20Ch. 1Art. 6§ 54145 Public Director Appointment Rules

§ 54145 Public Director Appointment Rules

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§ 54145 Public Director Appointment Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •Some directors can be picked by government officials or other directors, not just members.
  • •These directors must care most about what's good for the public, not just the group.
  • •They have the same power as other directors.
  • •They can't be more than 1/5 of all directors.

Example

A local water group has 10 directors. The city mayor picks 2 of them.

The mayor picks 2 directors who must think about what's best for everyone in the city, not just the water group. These 2 have the same vote and power as the other 8 directors. Since 2 is less than 1/5 of 10, this is allowed.

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

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§ 54145 Public Director Appointment Rules

The bylaws may provide that one or more directors may be chosen by any public official or commission or by the other directors selected by the members. Such director shall represent primarily the interest of the general public in such associations. The directors so chosen shall have the same powers and rights as other directors. Such directors shall not number more than one-fifth of the entire number of directors. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

directorcommissioncommunityassociation

Related Statutes

  • § 54142 District Director Elections
  • § 54143 District Primary Elections
  • § 54144 District Director Election Rules
  • § 54147 Director And Officer Compensation
  • § 54150 Member Removal Process

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 54145.
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