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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 6Ch. 3Art. 3§ 11861 Initial Director Terms

§ 11861 Initial Director Terms

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§ 11861 Initial Director Terms

Key Takeaways

  • •The first directors of a new group only stay in charge for a short time.
  • •Their job ends on January 1st after the next big election.
  • •They must leave once new directors are chosen and ready.

Example

A new school club picks its first leaders in March.

Those leaders must step down on January 1st after the next school election, once new leaders are picked and ready to take over.

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

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§ 11861 Initial Director Terms

The directors elected at the formation election shall hold their respective offices only until the first day of January next following the next general election and until their successors are elected and qualified. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 985, Sec. 24.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

directorsformation electiongeneral electionsuccessors

Related Statutes

  • § 24861 Director Term Limits
  • § 11821 Director Election Timing
  • § 11862 Director Term Staggering Rules
  • § 11863 Director Terms Commencement
  • § 22404 Director Term Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 11861.
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