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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 30Art. 3§ 79945 Commission Board Member Terms

§ 79945 Commission Board Member Terms

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§ 79945 Commission Board Member Terms

Key Takeaways

  • •People on the board and their backups serve for 3 years.
  • •Backups serve the same time as the person they're backing up.
  • •The 3 years start when they're chosen, not when they start working.

Example

If someone is chosen to be on the board on January 1, 2025, they will serve until January 1, 2028.

Their time on the board starts when they're chosen, not when they start doing the job. Their backup will also serve until January 1, 2028.

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

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§ 79945 Commission Board Member Terms

(a) The term of office of each member of the commission board of directors and their alternate, except an ex officio member, shall be three years from the date of their election or appointment and until their successor is elected. (b) An alternate shall serve the same term as the member for whom they serve as alternate. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 725, Sec. 1. (AB 2606) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 79967 Commission Board Election Process
  • § 66580 Handler Vacancy Appointment Rules
  • § 79836 Filling Commission Board Vacancies
  • § 79936 Agave Commission Board Structure
  • § 79940 Commission Board Alternate Members

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 79945.
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