California Food and Agricultural Code — §§ 2151-2154
Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 734, Sec. 13. Effective September 18, 1987.
If a vacancy in the office of commissioner occurs, the director, upon learning of the vacancy, shall immediately transmit to the board of supervisors or other appointing power a list of persons who are licensed by him or her to be eligible for the position.
Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 402, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1998.
If, within 60 days after the receipt of the list of persons who are licensed, the appointing power fails to appoint a commissioner from the list, the secretary shall appoint a commissioner from the list.
Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.
If there is no qualified person available for the office of commissioner, the appointing power may make a temporary appointment, for a period not exceeding three months, of a person who is recommended in writing by the director.
Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.
If the appointing power does not make a temporary appointment of a commissioner and no person can be appointed from the eligible list by the director, the director may make a temporary appointment of a person who is competent to carry on the duties of the office for a period not exceeding three months.