California § 12316 - In constituting precinct boards, the elections official may excuse persons appoin

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§ 12316. In constituting precinct boards, the elections official may excuse persons appoin

In constituting precinct boards, the elections official may excuse persons appointed whom the elections official is satisfied ought to be excused. Substitutions may be made when any person appointed is excused or found disqualified or incompetent, until a final or amended list of election officers is sent to the inspector for that precinct.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12316

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12316 cover?

Section 12316 ("In constituting precinct boards, the elections official may excuse persons appoin") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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Is this the official text of California law?

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