California § 79162.5 - Alternates for regular members may be elected in the same manner as members. An a
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§ 79162.5. Alternates for regular members may be elected in the same manner as members. An a
Alternates for regular members may be elected in the same manner as members. An alternate, in the absence of the member for whom he or she is substituting, shall serve in place of a member and shall have and be able to exercise all the rights, privileges, and powers of a member when serving on the commission. In the event a change in status makes a member ineligible to serve or due to the death, removal, resignation, or disqualification of a member, an alternate shall act as a member of the commission until a qualified successor is elected or appointed.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 79162.5 ("Alternates for regular members may be elected in the same manner as members. An a") 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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