California · Elections Code

ELEC §21587: If a commission member resigns or is removed pursuant to Section 21586, the chair of the commission shall select one alternate commissioner to fill the vacancy as a voting member.

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When a commission member resigns or is removed, the commission chair appoints an alternate commissioner to fill the vacant voting position.

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If a commission member resigns or is removed pursuant to Section 21586, the chair of the commission shall select one alternate commissioner to fill the vacancy as a voting member. The alternate member who is appointed to fill the vacancy shall have the same political party preference as the commission member who vacated their position.

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