CA Gov't Code Section 66540.18

(a)

The chair of the board shall do all of the following:

(1)

Prepare the agenda for each meeting of the board.

(2)

Preside over all meetings of the board, including, but not limited to, setting the dates and times of meetings, declaring the opening and closing of each proceeding of the board, ruling on points of order, regulating the individuals that, except for board members, may address the board at its meetings, and putting issues to the vote and announcing decisions following those votes.

(3)

Appoint board members to committees and serve as an ex officio member of all committees.

(4)

Propose the annual budget for the authority.

(5)

Sign all orders issued by the board and contracts and grant documents as approved by the board.

(6)

Represent the authority at all proceedings. The chair may appoint individuals to represent the board on other boards or commissions, subject to ratification by the board. Appointees serve at the pleasure of the board and those appointments will be subject to review by the board at least once every two years.

(7)

Have such other powers and duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the board.

(b)

The chair may delegate any of the powers described in this section, other than the power to delegate, to any member of the board.

(c)

In the absence or disability of the chair of the board, the vice chair shall perform all of the duties of the chair and, in so acting, shall have all the powers of the chair. The vice chair shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the board.