California Government Code

§ 100500

GOV § 100500 Effective Jun 29, 2020Title 22

Statute text

(a)There is in state government the California Health Benefit Exchange, an independent public entity not affiliated with an agency or department, which shall also be known as Covered California. Covered California shall be governed by an executive board consisting of five members who are residents of California. Of the members of the board, two shall be appointed by the Governor, one shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, and one shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. The Secretary of California Health and Human Services or the secretary’s designee shall serve as a voting, ex officio member of the board.

(b)Members of the board, other than an ex officio member, shall be appointed for a term of four years, except that the initial appointment by the Senate Committee on Rules shall be for a term of five years, and the initial appointment by the Speaker of the Assembly shall be for a term of two years. Appointments by the Governor shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate. A member of the board may continue to serve until the appointment and qualification of the member’s successor. A vacancy shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. The board shall elect a chairperson on an annual basis.

(c)(1) A person appointed to the board shall have demonstrated and acknowledged expertise in at least two of the following areas:

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 12, Sec. 2. (AB 80) Effective June 29, 2020.