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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 26Pt. 3Ch. 4Art. 4§ 40263 Council Member Term Length

§ 40263 Council Member Term Length

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§ 40263 Council Member Term Length

Key Takeaways

  • •Council members stay in their job for 2 years.
  • •They keep working until the new person is ready to take over.
  • •The new person must be officially chosen and ready to start.

Example

Imagine your school's student council.

If you're on the council, you stay for 2 years. Even if the 2 years are up, you keep going until the new kid is picked and ready to do the job.

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

Official Source
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§ 40263 Council Member Term Length

Each council member shall hold office for a term of two years and until the appointment and qualification of his successor. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 957.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

replacementappointmentqualification

Related Statutes

  • § 40222 Local Board Member Terms
  • § 101465 City Health Officer Notification
  • § 33331.4 Public Housing Replacement Rules
  • § 33333.8 Affordable Housing Compliance Deadline
  • § 129932 Board Member Terms Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 40263.
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