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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 9Art. 6§ 12751 Community Action Agency Boards

§ 12751 Community Action Agency Boards

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§ 12751 Community Action Agency Boards

Key Takeaways

  • •The board must have three equal groups: public officials, people representing the poor, and community leaders.
  • •If not enough public officials want to join, other government workers can fill their spots.
  • •The poor must be represented by people who live in the area and are chosen fairly.
  • •The rest of the board should include people from businesses, schools, churches, and other important groups.

Example

A small town sets up a board to help people in need.

The board must include town leaders, people from poor neighborhoods, and local business owners or teachers. If not enough town leaders join, other government workers can step in.

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§ 12751 Community Action Agency Boards

Each community action agency shall have a board of directors conforming to the following requirements: (a) One-third of the members of the board are elected public officials, currently holding office, or their representatives, except that if the number of elected officials reasonably available and willing to serve is less than one-third of the membership of the board, membership on the board of appointive public officials may be counted in meeting this requirement. (b) At least one-third of the members are persons chosen in accordance with democratic selection procedures outlined in regulations promulgated by the department to assure that the members represent the poor and reside in the area served. (c) The remainder of the members are officials or members of business, industry, labor, religious, human services, education, or other major groups and interests in the community. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 46, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 2008. Repealed conditionally as prescribed by Section 12790.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

board of directorselected public officialsdemocratic selection proceduresrepresent the poormajor groups and interests

Related Statutes

  • § 12757 Community Program Policy Boards
  • § 12750 Community Action Agency Requirements
  • § 12750.1 Community Action Agency Designation
  • § 12750.2 Community Action Program Designation
  • § 12752 Nonprofit Agency Board Powers

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12751.
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