Cal. Const., art. XII, § 1 · Article XII. PUBLIC UTILITIES
Cal. Const., art. XII, § 1
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The Public Utilities Commission consists of 5 members appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate, a majority of the membership concurring, for staggered 6-year terms. A vacancy is filled for the remainder of the term. The Legislature may remove a member for incompetence, neglect of duty, or corruption, two thirds of the membership of each house concurring.
Notes and commentary — not constitutional text
History
Sec. 1 added Nov. 5, 1974, by Prop. 12. Res.Ch. 88, 1974.
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