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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 10Art. 3§ 72056 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules

§ 72056 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules

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§ 72056 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone on the commission leaves or can't do the job anymore, the rest of the group picks a new person to finish the job.
  • •The new person must meet all the same rules as the person they are replacing.
  • •The boss (director) checks if the new person is qualified and tells the group if they are not.

Example

A member of the school board moves to a different town and can't be on the board anymore.

The rest of the school board will vote to pick a new member to finish the term. The new person must meet all the same rules, like living in the town. The director checks if the new person is qualified and tells the board if they are not.

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§ 72056 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules

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 position due to a change in status making him ineligible to serve, or due to death, removal, disqualification, or resignation, shall be filled, for the unexpired portion of the term, by a majority vote of the commission. However, the person shall fulfill all the qualifications set forth in this article as required for the member whose office he is to fill. Qualifications of any person to fill a vacancy on the commission shall be certified, in writing, to the director. The director shall notify the commission if he or she determines that any such person is not qualified. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 891, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissionportdeathdirectorpositionresignationmajoritydisqualification

Related Statutes

  • § 65567 Commissioner Vacancy Election Rules
  • § 74736 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules
  • § 75059 Commission Vacancy Appointment Rules
  • § 76058 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules
  • § 77547 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 72056.
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