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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 5Art. 3§ 67053 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules

§ 67053 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules

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§ 67053 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone on the commission leaves or can't do the job anymore, the commission picks a new person to finish their time.
  • •The new person must have the same qualifications as the person they are replacing.
  • •The commission must agree (majority vote) on who the new person will be.

Example

A member of the city planning commission moves to a different city and can no longer serve.

The commission will hold a vote to pick a new member who meets all the rules to be on the commission, and this new member will serve the rest of the term.

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

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§ 67053 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules

(a) Any vacancy on the commission occurring by the failure of any person elected to the commission as a member or alternate member to continue in his or her position due to a change in status making him or her ineligible to serve, or through death, removal, or resignation, shall be filled, for the unexpired portion of the term, by a majority vote of the commission. (b) Any person filling a vacant member or alternate member position shall meet all the qualifications set forth in this article as required for the member whose office he or she is to fill. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 451, Sec. 9. (AB 1976) Effective January 1, 2017.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissionportdeathpositionresignationmajority

Related Statutes

  • § 69035 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules
  • § 72056 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules
  • § 74736 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules
  • § 76058 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules
  • § 76257 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 67053.
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