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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 107Pt. 7Ch. 1Art. 5§ 129932 Board Member Terms Limits

§ 129932 Board Member Terms Limits

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§ 129932 Board Member Terms Limits

Key Takeaways

  • •Board members are chosen for 4 years and can stay until a new person takes over or until a year after their term ends.
  • •No one can be on the board for more than 2 terms in a row.
  • •The boss can kick out a board member if they don’t do their job or for a good reason.
  • •If someone leaves early, a new person is picked to finish their time.

Example

Imagine you’re on a school club’s board. You’re chosen to be on it for 4 years, but you can’t stay longer than 8 years in a row.

If you don’t show up to meetings or break the rules, the principal can remove you. If you quit early, someone else will take your spot until your time is up.

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

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§ 129932 Board Member Terms Limits

(a)  Each member shall be appointed by the director for a term of four years and shall hold office until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor or until one year has elapsed since the expiration of the term for which he or she was appointed, whichever first occurs. No person shall serve as a member of the board for more than two consecutive terms. The director may remove any member of the board for neglect of duty or other just cause. (b)  The terms of the appointive members of the board who are in office before January 1, 1994, shall expire as follows: (1)  The terms of two members shall expire January 1, 1994. (2)  The terms of two members shall expire January 1, 1995. (3)  The terms of two members shall expire January 1, 1996. (4)  The terms of two members shall expire January 1, 1997. (5)  The terms of three members shall expire January 1, 1998. (6)  The terms of three members shall expire January 1, 1999. The terms shall expire in the same relative order as the original appointment dates. (c)  Vacancies occurring during a term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

dutydirectorappointmentreplacementqualificationexpiration

Related Statutes

  • § 18923 Commission Member Terms
  • § 101010 Health Officer Appointment Notice
  • § 1242 Emergency Clinic License Suspension
  • § 129925 Hospital Building Safety Board
  • § 129930 Hospital Building Board Composition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 129932.
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