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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 3Ch. 3Art. 5§ 30303 Qualifications For Key Positions

§ 30303 Qualifications For Key Positions

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§ 30303 Qualifications For Key Positions

Key Takeaways

  • •The main lawyer must have worked as a lawyer in California for at least 7 years before getting the job.
  • •The main accountant must have worked as an accountant for at least 7 years before getting the job.
  • •Both jobs require lots of experience before you can be picked.

Example

If someone wants to be the main lawyer for a big company in California, but they only worked as a lawyer for 5 years, they can't get the job.

The law says you need at least 7 years of experience as a lawyer before you can be chosen for this important job.

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

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§ 30303 Qualifications For Key Positions

The general counsel shall be a person admitted to practice law in the Supreme Court of California and shall have been actively engaged in the practice of law for not less than seven (7) years next preceding his appointment. The person appointed auditor shall have been actively engaged in the practice of accounting for not less than seven (7) years next preceding his appointment. (Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 62.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

general counselSupreme Court of Californiaseven (7) yearsauditorpractice of accounting

Related Statutes

  • § 28810 District Officer Qualifications
  • § 28811 Board Officer Appointment Authority
  • § 30308 District Financial Officer Designation
  • § 105050 District Officer Appointments
  • § 105051 Public Agency Assistance Reimbursement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 30303.
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