ARTICLE 10. State Boards and Commissions [11140. - 11141.]

Cal. Government Code - GOV 10.
in effect

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 11140. Section 11140.

It is the policy of the State of California that the composition of state boards and commissions shall be broadly reflective of the general public including ethnic minorities and women.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 11141. Section 11141.

In making appointments to state boards and commissions, the Governor and every other appointing authority shall be responsible for nominating a variety of persons of different backgrounds, abilities, interests, and opinions in compliance with the policy expressed in this article. It is not the intent of the Legislature that formulas or specific ratios be utilized in complying with this article.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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