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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 3§ 10274 Governor Appointment Vacancy Rule

§ 10274 Governor Appointment Vacancy Rule

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§ 10274 Governor Appointment Vacancy Rule

Key Takeaways

  • •If a job that the Governor picks someone for becomes empty, the Governor gets to choose a new person.
  • •The new person will only stay in the job until the original time for that job is up.
  • •This rule was added in 2012.

Example

Imagine the person in charge of parks in the state quits or can't do the job anymore.

The Governor will pick someone new to take over that job, but only until the time the old person was supposed to be done.

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

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§ 10274 Governor Appointment Vacancy Rule

When a vacancy occurs in an office filled by appointment by the Governor, the Governor shall appoint a person to the office for the balance of the unexpired term. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 46, Sec. 17. (SB 1038) Effective June 27, 2012.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

vacancyappointment by the Governorunexpired term

Related Statutes

  • § 12904 Council Vacancy Appointment Rules
  • § 10202 Legislative Counsel Vacancy Selection
  • § 10270 Uniform State Laws Commission
  • § 10271 Commission Membership Composition
  • § 10272 Commission Member Qualifications

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 10274.
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