California Water Code

§ 13201

WAT § 13201 Effective Jun 27, 2012Div. 7 · Ch. 4 · Art. 1

Statute text

(a)There is a regional board for each of the regions described in Section 13200. Each board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor, each of whom shall represent, and act on behalf of, all the people and shall reside or have a principal place of business within the region.

(b)Except as specified in subdivision (c), each member shall be appointed on the basis of his or her demonstrated interest or proven ability in the field of water quality, including water pollution control, water resource management, water use, or water protection. The Governor shall consider appointments from the public and nonpublic sectors. In regard to appointments from the nonpublic sector, the Governor shall consider including members from key economic sectors in a given region, such as agriculture, industry, commercial activities, forestry, and fisheries.

(c)At least one member shall be appointed as a public member who is not required to meet the criteria established pursuant to subdivision (b).

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 39, Sec. 117. (SB 1018) Effective June 27, 2012.