§ 103103 Board Officer Elections

Public Utilities Code·California

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This law says that a group (like a board) must pick a leader and a backup leader every year. If both are missing, the group can pick a temporary leader.

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•The group must pick a leader and a backup every year.
•If both are absent, the group can choose a temporary leader.
•The temporary leader has the same power as the main leader for that time.

Example

Imagine a school club that meets every month.

The club must choose a president and a vice president at the start of the year. If neither shows up to a meeting, the members can pick someone to lead just for that day.

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§ 103103 Board Officer Elections

The board at its first meeting, and thereafter annually at the first meeting in January, shall elect a chairman who shall preside at all meetings, and a vice chairman who shall preside in his absence. In the event of their absence or inability to act, the members present, by an order entered in the minutes, shall select one of their members to act as chairman pro tem, who, while so acting, shall have all of the authority of the chairman. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

chairman vice chairman chairman pro tem

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 103103.

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