California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC

WIC §14087.964: A member of the governing body shall be removed from office if a majority of the members present and voting find that one or more of the following causes for removal exists: (a) The member neither liv

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A governing body member may be removed from office by majority vote if they fail residency/employment requirements, are convicted of corruption or felony, miss meetings, neglect duties, or face removal requests from nominating entities.

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A member of the governing body shall be removed from office if a majority of the members present and voting find that one or more of the following causes for removal exists: (a) The member neither lives in, nor is employed in, the geographic area served by the local initiative. (b) The member has been convicted of a crime involving corruption or any felony. (c) The member has failed to attend three consecutive governing body meetings or a majority of the meetings in the most recent calendar year. (d) The member has failed to discharge legal obligations as a member of a public agency. (e) A request for removal has been submitted by the appropriate nominating entity in accordance with Section 14087.9645.

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