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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 17Art. 3§ 77256 Commission Alternate Member Rules

§ 77256 Commission Alternate Member Rules

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§ 77256 Commission Alternate Member Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •Every member of the commission has a backup person, called an alternate.
  • •If the main member can't go to a meeting, the alternate takes their place and can do everything the main member can.
  • •If the main member quits, dies, or can't be on the commission anymore, the alternate becomes the main member until someone new is chosen.

Example

Imagine you're on a school team, and you have a backup player.

If you can't go to a game, your backup plays instead and has the same job as you. If you leave the team, your backup becomes the main player until the coach picks someone new.

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

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§ 77256 Commission Alternate Member Rules

Each member of the commission, except ex officio members, shall have an alternate member to be elected in the same manner as the member. Except as provided in Section 77264, an alternate member shall, in the absence of the member for whom he or she is an alternate, serve in place of the member and shall have and be able to exercise all the rights, privileges, and powers of the member when serving on the commission. In the event of a change in status making a member ineligible to serve, or due to death, removal, resignation, or disqualification of a member, the alternate member shall act as a member on the commission until a qualified successor is elected or appointed. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissiondeathresignationeffective julydisqualification

Related Statutes

  • § 77257 Commission Vacancy Replacement Rules
  • § 77258 Commission Vacancy Replacement Rules
  • § 73111 Commission Alternate Member Rules
  • § 77757 Commission Alternate Member Rules
  • § 77758 Commission Vacancy Filling Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 77256.
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