Section 170011.

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b) and subdivision (e) of Section 170010, the term of office of a member of the board of directors appointed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 170010 is three years or until his or her successor qualifies and takes office whichever date occurs last. Members of the board of directors shall take office at noon on the first Monday in February following their appointment.

(b) If a member of the board of directors is appointed to be a member as a result of holding another public office and that person no longer holds that other public office, then that person shall no longer serve on the board of directors and a vacancy shall exist.

(c) Any vacancy in the office of a member of the board of directors shall be filled promptly pursuant to Section 1779 of the Government Code. Any person appointed to fill a vacant office shall serve the balance of the unexpired term. If a member of the board of directors serving a term extended pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 170010 leaves office prior to the expiration of his or her term, the vacancy shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 170010, except if a vacancy occurs for the Governor's appointment to the board of directors before June 30, 2011, the Governor shall make the appointment to fill the vacant office for the balance of the unexpired term.

(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 620, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2009.)