Notwithstanding Section 30201, if a director appointed by the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles is a member of the city council of that city, confirmation by the city council is not required. If a director appointed by the mayor is not a member of the city council, the person appointed may serve for 60 days without confirmation.
Source:
Section 30201.5, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PUC§ionNum=30201.5..