§ 101122 Chairman Absence Vice Chairman

Public Utilities Code·California

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If the chairman isn’t there, the vice‑chairman runs the meeting and does all the chairman’s jobs with the same power.

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•When the chairman is absent, the vice‑chairman takes charge of the meeting.
•If the chairman can’t do his duties, the vice‑chairman does them instead.
•The vice‑chairman’s actions have the same legal effect as if the chairman had done them.

Example

During a monthly board meeting the chairman gets a sudden stomach flu and can’t attend.

The vice‑chairman steps up, leads the discussion, votes on items, and makes decisions just like the chairman would have.

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§ 101122 Chairman Absence Vice Chairman

In the absence of the chairman at any meeting, the vice chairman shall preside. In the event of the inability of the chairman to perform the functions of his office, such functions shall be performed by the vice chairman with the same force and effect as the performance of such functions by the chairman. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1161.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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chairman vice chairman meeting functions

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 101122.

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