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HomeWater CodeDiv. 1Ch. 2Art. 2§ 154 Governor Appointment Terms

§ 154 Governor Appointment Terms

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§ 154 Governor Appointment Terms

Key Takeaways

  • •Some jobs last for 4 years.
  • •If someone leaves the job early, the Governor picks a new person to finish the time left.
  • •The Governor has to pick someone right away if the job is empty.

Example

Imagine a teacher quits halfway through the school year.

The principal (like the Governor) has to find a new teacher right away to finish the rest of the year.

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

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§ 154 Governor Appointment Terms

Appointments shall be for terms of four years. Vacancies shall be immediately filled by the Governor for the unexpired portion of the terms in which they occur. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Appointmentsterms of four yearsVacanciesGovernorunexpired portion of the terms

Related Statutes

  • § 177 Board Member Appointment Terms
  • § 152 Water Commission Appointment Rules
  • § 155 Governor Water Commission Appointments
  • § 12410 Statewide Water Data Platform
  • § 125 Department Organizational Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 154.
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