California · Government Code

GOV §4216.14: (a) The term of a member of the board is four years.

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(a) The term of a member of the board is four years. Of the first members of the board, four members, determined by lot, shall serve for two years so that the terms of the members shall be staggered. (b) A member shall not be appointed for more than two consecutive full terms. (c) To the extent possible, the appointing power shall fill any vacancy in the membership of the board within 60 days after the vacancy occurs. (d) Upon the recommendation of the board, the Governor may remove a member appointed by the Governor for incompetence or misconduct. (e) The board shall select a chairperson from among its members at the first meeting of each calendar year or when a vacancy in the chair exists. (f) Subject to subdivision (g), the manner in which the chairperson is selected and the chairperson’s term of office shall be determined by the board. (g) A member of the board shall not serve more than two consecutive years as the chairperson of the board.

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