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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 2Art. 1§ 8555 Board Vice President Election

§ 8555 Board Vice President Election

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§ 8555 Board Vice President Election

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can pick a vice president from its members.
  • •The president of the board cannot be the vice president at the same time.
  • •This rule was added a long time ago, in 1943.

Example

Imagine a school board with 5 members, including a president named Jane.

The board can choose someone else, like John, to be vice president. But Jane cannot be vice president because she is already the president.

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

Official Source
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§ 8555 Board Vice President Election

The board may elect one of its members other than the president as vice president. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 8554 Governor Selects Board President
  • § 8561 Board Meeting Notice Rules
  • § 1250 Water Permit Applications
  • § 1251 Water Resource Investigations
  • § 1252 Water Permit Application Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8555.
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