Government Code section 12904

Any member chosen to fill a vacancy on the council occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be appointed for the unexpired term of the member whose vacancy is being filled. Four members of the council shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting the business thereof.

Source: Section 12904, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=12904. (updated Jan. 1, 2018; accessed Jun. 18, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/government_code_section_12904

Original Source: Section 12904, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=12904. (last accessed May 12, 2025).