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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 17.5Art. 3§ 77434 Commission Alternate Member Rules

§ 77434 Commission Alternate Member Rules

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§ 77434 Commission Alternate Member Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •Each main member of the commission has a backup (alternate) who is chosen the same way.
  • •If a main member is absent, their backup can take their place and do everything the main member can do.
  • •A backup can also fill in for another absent member of the same type (like a producer, shipper, or processor) from the same area, but only if that member’s backup is also absent.
  • •If a main member quits, dies, or can’t do the job anymore, their backup (or another backup of the same type from the same area) steps in until a new member is chosen.

Example

Imagine a group that decides rules for farmers in a certain area. One farmer on the group, John, gets sick and can’t go to a meeting.

John’s backup, Sarah, can go instead and do everything John would do, like vote on new rules. If another farmer, Mike, is also absent and his backup is missing too, Sarah could fill in for Mike instead, but she can’t cover for both John and Mike at the same time.

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

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§ 77434 Commission Alternate Member Rules

Except for the ex officio members of the commission, an alternate member for each member shall be elected in the same manner as the member. An alternate member, in the absence of the member for whom he or she is an alternate, shall serve in place of the member on the commission. An alternate member may also serve in place of any other absent member of the same classification (producer, shipper, or processor) from the same district if that member’s alternate is also absent. However, an alternate may not serve in place of more than one absent member at a meeting. An alternate member serving in place of a member shall have and be able to exercise all rights, privileges, and powers of the member when serving on the commission. In the event of death, removal, resignation, or the disqualification of a member, the alternate for that member, or another alternate of the same classification from the same district if the alternate for that member is absent, shall act as a member on the commission until a qualified successor is elected. (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 531, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissiondeathclassificationresignationdisqualification

Related Statutes

  • § 79235 Commission Alternate Member Rules
  • § 79835 Commission Board Alternate Members
  • § 79940 Commission Board Alternate Members
  • § 65567 Commissioner Vacancy Election Rules
  • § 68054.5 Commission Alternate Member Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 77434.
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