The board, at its first meeting, and thereafter annually at the meeting designated by the board, shall elect a chairperson who shall preside at all meetings, and a vice chairperson who shall preside in the absence of the chairperson. In the event of his or her absence or inability to act, the members present, by an order entered in the minutes, shall select one of their members to act as chairperson pro tempore, who, while so acting, shall have all the authority of the
chairperson.
Government of DistrictMeetings
Section § 106030
This law requires the board to elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson at its first meeting and then annually. The chairperson leads the meetings, and if they can't fulfill their role, the vice chairperson steps in. If both are unavailable, the board members present at the meeting can choose one of their own to act temporarily as chairperson with the same authority.
board election chairperson vice chairperson
Section § 106031
The board's meetings must follow the rules set out in the Government Code, starting with Section 54950. These rules generally cover how public meetings should be conducted, ensuring they are open and transparent.
All meetings of the board shall be conducted pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code.
board meetings public meetings government code
Section § 106032
This section states that more than half of the board of directors who can vote must be present for the board to conduct business. Additionally, any official decisions made by the district need to get approval from a majority of the voting directors.
A majority of the board of directors entitled to vote constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. All official acts of the district require the affirmative vote of a majority of the board of directors entitled to vote.
board of directors quorum transaction of business
