Cal. Public Utilities Code - PUC § 24862. Section 24862.
At each biennial general election, a number of directors corresponding to the number whose terms of office expire shall be elected for the term of four years.
ARTICLE 3. Terms of Office of Directors [24862. - 24866.]
Cal. Public Utilities Code - PUC 3.
in effectCal. Public Utilities Code - PUC § 24863. Section 24863.
(a)
Effective with the November, 3, 2026, statewide general election, the terms of directors elected shall commence on December 5, 2026, and shall end at noon on January 6, 2031, upon their successors taking office, following the successors’ election in 2030.
(b)
Effective with the November 7, 2028, statewide general election, the terms of directors elected shall commence on December 1, 2028, and shall end at noon on January 3, 2033, upon their successors taking office, following the successors’ election in 2032.
(c)
On and after January 4, 2033, the terms of directors shall commence on the first Monday after the first day of January following their
election.
Cal. Public Utilities Code - PUC § 24864. Section 24864.
Every director is subject to recall by voters of the district, in accordance with the recall provisions of the general laws of the State applicable to county officers.
Cal. Public Utilities Code - PUC § 24865. Section 24865.
Notwithstanding Section 1780 of the Government Code, the board shall fill all vacancies on the board, including those caused by the death or resignation of a member. If a vacancy exists for 90 days, the Governor shall fill the vacancy.
Cal. Public Utilities Code - PUC § 24866. Section 24866.
The person appointed to fill any vacancy on the board shall hold office for the remainder of the unexpired term of his predecessor.
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