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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 9Pt. 2Ch. 5Art. 2§ 22735 Election Officer Appointment Backup

§ 22735 Election Officer Appointment Backup

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§ 22735 Election Officer Appointment Backup

Key Takeaways

  • •If the people in charge forget to pick election workers, voters can pick them instead.
  • •If the picked workers don’t show up when voting starts, voters can choose new ones.
  • •The voters’ picks will run the election that day.

Example

On election day, the usual poll workers call in sick and no replacements were chosen ahead of time.

The voters waiting in line can pick new workers right there, and those new workers will handle the voting.

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§ 22735 Election Officer Appointment Backup

If the board fails to appoint the election officers, or if those appointed are not present at the opening of the polls, the electors present may appoint them and they shall conduct the election. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 151.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

boardelection officerselectorsopening of the polls

Related Statutes

  • § 22736 Election Officer Compensation Limits
  • § 120520 Employee Transition Protections
  • § 120522 Employee Rights After Acquisition
  • § 12331 District Employee Benefits Terms
  • § 12333 Retirement Contribution Rates

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 22735.
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