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Elections Code

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The Office of Elections Cybersecurity is created and must coordinate election cybersecurity work, develop best practices, share threat information, and help counter false or misleading election-related information. If a voter cannot personally enter the information required by Section 100, the voter may ask someone else to print the voter’s name and residence, but the voter must personally make a mark or sign, and that mark or signature must be witnessed by one person who signs their name. A person may vote in a local, special, or consolidated election if registered in one of the precincts that make up those election precincts and if voting is in accordance with this code. Statewide special elections must be called, conducted, and canvassed under the same rules as general elections, unless another law specifically says otherwise. A city or district may ask the county board of supervisors to let the county elections official provide election services, and the request must be by resolution.

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  1. 7410.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a committee seat becomes vacant or an ineligible person is appointed or elected, the committee must fill the vacancy by appointment.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7410. In the event of the appointment or election to a committee of an ineligible person, or whenever any member of the committee dies, resigns or becomes incapacitated to act, or removes from the jurisdiction of the committee, or ceases to be a member of this party, a vacancy exists which shall be filled by appointment by the committee in which the ineligibility or vacancy occurs. A vacancy shall also exist on a committee when a member is removed from the committee pursuant to Section 7411 or 7413. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  2. 7411.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Committee members (except ex officio members) can be removed if they miss four regularly called meetings in a 12-month period, unless the absence was due to illness or temporary absence from the county. The committee may also remove a member for four or more missed meetings under its bylaws, regardless of the reason.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7411. (a) Any member of a committee, other than an ex officio member, who misses four regularly called meetings within one 12-month period shall be removed from the committee concerned, unless his or her absence is caused by illness or temporary absence from the county on the date of the meeting. (b) A committee may, in its sole discretion and in accordance with its bylaws, remove a member who misses four or more regularly called meetings within one 12-month period, regardless of the reasons for the absences. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 257, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  3. 7412.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a committee member moves residence out of the relevant Assembly or supervisor district, the person automatically resigns from the committee.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7412. The removal of residence by an elected or appointed member of a committee from the Assembly district or supervisor district from which he or she has been elected or appointed a member of that committee shall constitute his or her automatic resignation from the committee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  4. 7413.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A committee may remove a member who switches to another party or publicly supports an opposing party or candidate, but not an ex officio member.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7413. A committee may remove any member, other than an ex officio member, who during his or her term of membership affiliates with, or registers as a member of another party, who publicly advocates that the voters should not vote for the nominee of this party for any office, or who gives support or avows a preference for a candidate of another party or candidate who is opposed to a candidate nominated by this party. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  5. 7414.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    When someone is appointed to fill a committee vacancy, the committee chairperson must file notice of the appointment within 30 days.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7414. Whenever any person is appointed to fill a vacancy on a committee, the chairperson of the committee shall file notices of the appointment with the elections official and the chairperson of the state central committee within 30 days after it is made. The notices shall contain the name and address of the person appointed and the name of the person replaced, and shall indicate the date of the appointment. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  6. 7420.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7420 - 7425] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A member may be elected to a county central committee at a presidential primary election, and a committee member may run in a newly numbered district after redistricting.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7420 - 7425] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7420. (a) At every presidential primary election, a member may be elected to a county central committee to replace a member whose term is expiring. (b) When district boundaries are redrawn and districts are renumbered in accordance with the decennial census, a member of a county central committee may run for election in a newly numbered district at the next election even though his or her current term of office has not expired. If a person is elected in the newly numbered district and takes the oath of office, the person is deemed to have resigned from his or her previous district office at that time. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 8. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  7. 7421.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7420 - 7425] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The elections official must calculate how many committee members are allotted to each Assembly district or supervisor district by January 31 before the presidential primary.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7420 - 7425] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7421. The elections official, no later than January 31 preceding the presidential primary, shall compute the number of members of the committee allotted to each Assembly district or supervisor district, as the case may be, pursuant to this article. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 9. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  8. 7422.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7420 - 7425] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A committee candidate’s name may appear on the ballot only after a nomination paper is filed and signed by voters in the relevant Assembly or supervisorial district.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7420 - 7425] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7422. In each county the name of each candidate for member of a committee shall appear upon the ballot only upon the filing of a nomination paper pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 8020) to Article 6 (commencing with Section 8100), inclusive, of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 8, signed on his or her behalf by the voters of the Assembly or supervisorial district in which he or she is a candidate. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 811, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  9. 7423.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7420 - 7425] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If too few candidates are nominated for a committee seat in an Assembly or supervisorial district, the ballot must not print the office title and candidate names, and the board of supervisors must declare the nominated candidates elected.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7420 - 7425] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7423. If the elections official, on the 73rd day prior to the presidential primary election, finds that the number of candidates nominated for election to a committee from an Assembly or supervisorial district does not exceed the number of candidates to be elected from that Assembly or supervisorial district, the designation of the office and the names of the candidates shall not be printed on this party’s ballot in the Assembly or supervisorial district. In lieu thereof, the board of supervisors shall declare elected the candidates who have been nominated. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 10. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  10. 7424.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7420 - 7425] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a committee election candidate dies on or before election day but would have won based on enough marked ballots, a vacancy arises on the county central committee and the committee must fill it the same way as other vacancies.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7420 - 7425] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7424. Whenever a candidate for election to a committee dies on or before the day of election, and a sufficient number of ballots are marked as being voted for him or her to entitle him or her to election if he or she had lived until after the election, a vacancy exists on the county central committee, which shall be filled by the committee in the same manner as other vacancies are filled. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  11. 7425.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7420 - 7425] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A county central committee may decide how many members it has, how districts are allocated, and how members are elected, if it follows its own adopted rules and regulations. It may do this by caucus, convention, or another committee-approved method. The section does not allow removal of an ex officio member.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7420 - 7425] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7425. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a county central committee, in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by the committee, may determine the number, the district allocation, and the manner of election of its members at any time by holding a caucus or convention, or by using any other method approved by the committee. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit a county central committee to remove an ex officio member of the committee. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 11. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  12. 7430.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings [7430 - 7431] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Department of General Services must allow committees that want to do so to hold meetings in a state building in the county, and at least one meeting each month must be free of charge.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings [7430 - 7431] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7430. The Department of General Services shall permit any committee that desires to do so to hold meetings in a state building within the county, at least one of which meetings each month shall be without charge. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  13. 7431.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings [7430 - 7431] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Committee meetings must be held in quarters accessible to persons with disabilities.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings [7430 - 7431] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7431. All meetings of the committee shall be held in quarters that shall be accessible to persons with disabilities. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  14. 7440.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7440 - 7444] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A committee is responsible for the party campaign, but it operates under the general direction of the state central committee or an executive committee chosen by it.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7440 - 7444] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7440. A committee shall have charge of the party campaign under general direction of the state central committee or of the executive committee selected by the state central committee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  15. 7441.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7440 - 7444] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    At its first meeting, a committee must organize by choosing a chairperson, a secretary, and any other officers or committees it considers necessary.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7440 - 7444] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7441. At the first meeting, a committee shall organize by selecting a chairperson, a secretary, and any other officers and committees as it deems necessary for carrying on the affairs of this party. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 6, Sec. 1. (AB 334) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  16. 7442.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7440 - 7444] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A committee may adopt rules on removing officers, calling meetings, and using proxies.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7440 - 7444] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7442. A committee may make rules and regulations providing for any of the following: (a) How officers of the committee may be removed. (b) How meetings may be called, and any provisions so made shall supersede anything in this chapter to the contrary. (c) Whether or not proxies may be used and the conditions under which they may be used. Any rule adopted prior to statutory authorization by any county central committee by majority vote of the members elected to the committee is hereby validated and made of the same effect as if subsequently adopted. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  17. 7443.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7440 - 7444] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    County committees must carry out other party-benefiting duties and services. County central committee members may keep serving after their terms end until replacements are elected or selected and qualified.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7440 - 7444] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7443. The committees shall perform any other duties and services for this political party as seem to be for the benefit of the party. Members of a county central committee may serve after the expiration date of their terms until the election, or the selection pursuant to Section 7425, and qualification of the new members replacing them on the county central committees. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 12. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  18. 7444.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7440 - 7444] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If the chairperson refuses to call a meeting, a majority of committee members may call one with five days’ notice.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7440 - 7444] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7444. If the chairperson of a committee refuses to call a meeting, a meeting may be called upon five days’ notice by a majority of the members of the committee. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 8, Sec. 8. (AB 1200) Effective March 8, 2012.)
  19. 7460.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. District Committees [7460 - 7470] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This article applies only to certain district committees tied to Assembly or supervisorial districts within a county and formed under the county central committee’s bylaws.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. District Committees [7460 - 7470] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7460. This article applies only to committees established by Assembly districts or supervisorial districts within a county pursuant to the bylaws of the county central committee of that county. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  20. 7461.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. District Committees [7460 - 7470] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    These committees must be called county Assembly district committees or county supervisorial district committees.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. District Committees [7460 - 7470] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7461. The committees shall be called county Assembly district committees or county supervisorial district committees. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  21. 7462.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. District Committees [7460 - 7470] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A committee must be made up of the people elected to the county central committee of one Assembly district or supervisorial district.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. District Committees [7460 - 7470] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7462. Each committee shall consist of the persons elected to the county central committee of a single Assembly or supervisorial district. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  22. 7463.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. District Committees [7460 - 7470] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The county central committee is made up of the county’s district committees and the ex officio members of the county central committee.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. District Committees [7460 - 7470] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7463. The district committees of a county and the ex officio members of the county central committee constitute the county central committee of that county. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  23. 7464.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. District Committees [7460 - 7470] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    District committees may elect officers and take actions allowed by the bylaws of their county central committee.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. District Committees [7460 - 7470] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7464. The district committees may elect any officers and undertake any action as the bylaws of the county central committee of which they are a part provide. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  24. 7465.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. District Committees [7460 - 7470] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a district committee has too few elected members, the missing seats are vacancies and the district committee must fill them.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. District Committees [7460 - 7470] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7465. In the event that the candidates elected to a district committee do not equal the number of party committeemembers by which the district is entitled to be represented under Article 1 (commencing with Section 7400), a vacancy or vacancies exist to the extent of the difference between the number of elected committeemembers and the number of committeemembers by which the district is entitled to be represented. When a vacancy or vacancies exist, they shall be filled by the district committee to which insufficient members were elected. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  25. 7466.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. District Committees [7460 - 7470] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a district committee seat becomes vacant for specified reasons, the district committee must fill the vacancy by appointment.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. District Committees [7460 - 7470] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7466. In the event of the appointment or election to a district committee of an ineligible person, or whenever any member of the committee dies, resigns or becomes incapacitated to act, is removed from office, or removes from the jurisdiction of the district committee, or ceases to be a member of this party, a vacancy exists which shall be filled by appointment by the district committee in which the ineligibility or vacancy occurs. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  26. 7467.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. District Committees [7460 - 7470] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A district committee member may be removed if they miss more than three consecutive regularly called county central committee meetings, unless the absence was due to illness or temporary absence from the county.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. District Committees [7460 - 7470] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7467. Any member of a district committee who misses more than three consecutive regularly called meetings of the county central committee may be removed by a vote of that district committee concerned, unless his or her absence is caused by illness or temporary absence from the county on the date of the meeting. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  27. 7468.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. District Committees [7460 - 7470] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A district committee member automatically resigns if they move out of the Assembly district or supervisorial district from which they were elected or appointed.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. District Committees [7460 - 7470] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7468. The removal of residence by an elected or appointed member of a district committee from the Assembly district or supervisorial district from which he or she has been elected or appointed a member of that committee shall constitute his or her automatic resignation from that committee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  28. 7469.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. District Committees [7460 - 7470] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A district committee must remove any of its members who must be removed under Section 7413.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. District Committees [7460 - 7470] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7469. A district committee shall remove any member of that committee who is required to be removed under Section 7413. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  29. 7470.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. District Committees [7460 - 7470] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    When someone is appointed to fill a vacancy on a district committee, the district committee must notify the county central committee chairperson within 10 days, and the chairperson must file a notice with the elections official within 30 days.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. District Committees [7460 - 7470] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7470. Whenever any person is appointed to fill a vacancy on a district committee, the district committee shall notify within 10 days the chairperson of the county central committee who shall file a notice of the appointment with the elections official within 30 days after it is made. The notices shall contain the name and address of the person appointed and the name of the person replaced, and shall indicate the date of the appointment. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  30. 7500.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [7500- 7500.] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section says the part applies to the organization, operation, and functions of the American Independent Party of California.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [7500- 7500.] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7500. This part shall apply to the organization, operation, and functions of that political party known as the American Independent Party of California. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  31. 7550.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Delegates [7550 - 7561] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The state convention is made up of one delegate for each listed officer or officeholder category.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Delegates [7550 - 7561] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7550. The state convention shall consist of one delegate for each of the following officers: (a) Governor. (b) Lieutenant Governor. (c) Treasurer. (d) Controller. (e) Attorney General. (f) Secretary of State. (g) All members of the State Board of Equalization. (h) All Senators and Representatives of Congress from California. (i) All Members of the Legislature. (j) National committeemen and committeewomen. (k) Chairperson and state vice chairperson of the state central committee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  32. 7551.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Delegates [7550 - 7561] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section says who makes up the party’s state convention delegates.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Delegates [7550 - 7561] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7551. The state convention shall be composed of the following delegates: (a) Each officer named in Section 7550 who was nominated and elected as a candidate of the party and whose term of office extends beyond the first Monday in December in the case of legislators and the Monday after January 1 in the case of other officers next following the direct primary election, or the appointee or successor appointed, elected, or otherwise designated by law to fill a vacancy in the office of any such officer. These delegates are “holdover delegates.” (b) Each candidate of the party in whose behalf nomination papers were filed and who was nominated at the direct primary election by that party. These delegates are “nominee delegates.” Nominees for an office the term of which extends beyond two years are delegates to each succeeding state convention until that following the direct primary election at which nominations for the office are again to be made. If a candidate is a “nominee delegate” to the state convention held in the year in which he or she is nominated, and is elected to the office at the succeeding general election, he or she shall be considered a “holdover delegate” to the state convention of his or her party in the next odd-numbered year, if his or her party is required to hold the convention. (c) One delegate appointed for each of the officers named in Section 7550 not represented by a “holdover delegate” nor by a “nominee delegate” of the party. These delegates shall be chosen and appointed in the manner provided in this chapter for filing vacancies in the state convention and shall be known as “appointive delegates.” (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  33. 7555.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Delegates [7550 - 7561] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A party nominee may not be granted membership in the state convention unless they are registered as a member of the party.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Delegates [7550 - 7561] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7555. Membership in the state convention shall not be granted to any party nominee unless he or she is registered as being a member of this party. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  34. 7556.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Delegates [7550 - 7561] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A vacancy in membership exists if there is no holdover delegate or nominee delegate, a nominee is disqualified, no nomination for an elective office has been made, or a delegate dies before the convention.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Delegates [7550 - 7561] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7556. A vacancy exists in the membership under any of the following circumstances: (a) When there is no “holdover delegate” nor “nominee delegate” of the party. (b) When any nominee is disqualified for membership under the provisions of Section 7555 or for any other reason stated in this division. (c) When no nomination for an elective office has been made. (d) When a delegate dies prior to the convention. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  35. 7557.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Delegates [7550 - 7561] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section says how vacancies in delegate membership are filled by county or state party committees, depending on the district and vacancy type.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Delegates [7550 - 7561] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7557. Delegates shall be appointed to fill vacancies in the membership as follows: (a) If the vacancy occurs in a senatorial or Assembly district situated wholly within the limits of a single county, by appointment by the county central committee of the party in the county. Whenever a vacancy occurs by reason of the failure to nominate a person affiliated with the party, no person shall be chosen to fill the vacancy who does not reside in the senatorial or Assembly district involved. (b) If the vacancy occurs in a senatorial or Assembly district comprising two or more counties, parts of two or more counties, or one or more counties and parts of one or more counties, by appointment by the county central committee representing more voters affiliated with the American Independent Party than does any other county central committee in the district. (c) If there is no county central committee qualified to act, or the qualified county central committee fails to act, under the provisions of subdivision (a) or (b) of this section, the appointment shall be made by the state central committee of the party. (d) If the vacancy occurs as to a delegate for a United States Senator from California or as to a delegate for any of the state officers named in Section 7550 by appointment by the state central committee of the party. (e) If the vacancy occurs as to a delegate for any Representative in Congress from California, by appointment by the state central committee of the party of a voter who resides within the congressional district to be represented. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  36. 7559.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Delegates [7550 - 7561] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A county central committee may authorize its chairperson to appoint delegates to fill vacancies in party state convention memberships the committee can fill.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Delegates [7550 - 7561] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7559. A county central committee may authorize its chairperson to appoint delegates to fill vacancies in the membership of party state conventions that the county central committee has power to fill. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  37. 7561.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Delegates [7550 - 7561] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If someone is already a delegate and independently qualified to be a delegate to the same state convention, they are treated as the delegate based on the most recent election in which they became a delegate.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Delegates [7550 - 7561] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7561. If a person is a delegate to the state convention and qualified independently of that fact to be a delegate to the same state convention, he or she shall be a delegate by reason of the most recent election at which he or she becomes a delegate. The resulting vacancy shall be filled pursuant to Section 7557. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  38. 7570.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Meetings [7570- 7570.] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The state convention must meet every two years at a location chosen by the state central committee, at 10 a.m. on a Saturday after the direct primary election, and no later than August 15.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Meetings [7570- 7570.] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7570. The state convention shall meet biennially, at a location designated by the state central committee, at 10 a.m. on a Saturday following the direct primary election, but in no event later than August 15. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 199, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  39. 7575.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7575 - 7580] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The state central committee chairperson must call the convention to order at 10 a.m. on the designated day, and the convention must immediately elect a chairperson. If 50 members petition for it, that election must be by alphabetical rollcall, and the convention may also elect other officers.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7575 - 7580] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7575. The convention shall be called to order by the chairperson of the state central committee at 10 a.m. of the day designated for the convention. It shall at once proceed to the election of a chairperson. The election shall be by alphabetical rollcall, if requested by a petition signed by 50 members. The convention shall elect other officers as the convention may determine. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 724, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  40. 7576.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7575 - 7580] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The chairperson must appoint a credentials committee made up of one delegate from each senatorial district, and may appoint other committees if the convention directs.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7575 - 7580] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7576. The chairperson shall appoint a committee consisting of one delegate from each senatorial district, which shall serve as the committee on credentials of the convention, and he or she shall appoint other committees as the convention may direct. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  41. 7577.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7575 - 7580] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    After permanent officers are elected, the convention must adopt a state platform for the party and make it public when adopted.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7575 - 7580] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7577. The convention, upon election of permanent officers, shall adopt a state platform for this party. This platform shall be made public upon its adoption. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  42. 7578.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7575 - 7580] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The convention must nominate the required presidential electors and alternate electors in a general election year, and must certify their names and each elector’s residence address to the Secretary of State.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7575 - 7580] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7578. In each year of the general election at which electors of President and Vice President of the United States are to be chosen, the convention shall also nominate as the candidates of its party as many electors of President and Vice President of the United States as the state is then entitled to, and one alternate elector for each of those electors, for the purposes of Chapter 1.2 (commencing with Section 6911) of Part 2 of Division 6. The convention shall certify the name of each elector and alternate elector nominated, and each elector’s residence address to the Secretary of State. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 11. (SB 103) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  43. 7579.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7575 - 7580] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    At the convention, votes on any issue, including officer elections, may be taken by rollcall or another method the convention prescribes.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7575 - 7580] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7579. The vote on any issue at the convention, including the election of officers, may be by rollcall or any other method as may be prescribed by the convention. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  44. 7580.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7575 - 7580] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The convention must designate a parliamentary procedure manual, and the convention proceedings are governed by that manual.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. State Convention [7550 - 7580] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7575 - 7580] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7580. The proceedings at the convention shall be governed by any manual of parliamentary procedure designated by the convention. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  45. 7600.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7600 - 7614] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The state central committee is made up of the listed categories of people.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7600 - 7614] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7600. The state central committee shall consist of all of the following persons: (a) All delegates to the state convention. (b) The chairperson of each county central committee of the party. (c) Members appointed pursuant to this part. (d) Any person nominated to fill a vacancy in a partisan office in a special election. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  46. 7603.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7600 - 7614] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Each delegate to the state convention must appoint one same-sex voter and two opposite-sex voters to committee membership.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7600 - 7614] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7603. Each delegate to the state convention shall appoint to membership on this committee one voter of the same sex as the delegate and two voters of the opposite sex. These appointments when so made shall be absolute. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  47. 7604.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7600 - 7614] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Certain state convention delegates may appoint two additional voters to this party committee.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7600 - 7614] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7604. A delegate to the state convention who at the date of that state convention is the incumbent of any of the offices listed in Section 7550 may appoint, without regard to sex, two additional voters to membership on this committee of this party. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  48. 7605.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7600 - 7614] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A committee member appointed to fill a vacancy in a partisan office at a special election must appoint committee members within 60 days after that special election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7600 - 7614] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7605. Any person who is a member of this committee by virtue of having been nominated to fill a vacancy in a partisan office in a special election, shall within 60 days of the special election, appoint members to this committee in the same manner as delegates to the state convention make those appointments. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  49. 7608.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7600 - 7614] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A delegate to the state convention must mail notice to each appointed committee member, and any proxy must be in writing and signed by the member.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7600 - 7614] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7608. Each delegate to the state convention shall send a notice by mail to each person whom he or she has appointed as a member of this committee, that will inform him or her that: (a) He or she is a member of the committee. (b) The committee will meet in Sacramento and the date of the meeting. (c) The meeting may be attended either in person or by proxy. (d) The proxy shall be in writing, and signed by the member under penalty of perjury. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 199, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  50. 7609.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7600 - 7614] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A person cannot be appointed to this committee unless they are registered as affiliated with the party when appointed.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7600 - 7614] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7609. A person is not eligible for appointment to this committee if he or she is not registered as affiliated with this party at the time of his or her appointment. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  51. 7610.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7600 - 7614] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This committee may remove a member who joins or registers with another party, and may also remove an appointed member who publicly opposes the party’s nominees or supports a rival candidate.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7600 - 7614] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7610. This committee may remove any member who, during his or her term of membership, affiliates with or registers as a member of another party. This committee may also remove any appointed member who publicly advocates that the voters should not vote for the nominee of the party for any office, or who publicly gives support to or avows a preference for a candidate of another party who is opposed to a candidate nominated by this party. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  52. 7611.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7600 - 7614] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section says a vacancy on the State Central Committee arises if a member is ineligible, dies, resigns, becomes incapacitated, leaves the committee’s jurisdiction, stops being in the party, or is removed; the vacancy is filled under Section 7612.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7600 - 7614] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7611. In the event of the appointment of an ineligible person, or whenever any member of this committee dies, resigns, or becomes incapacitated to act, or removes from the jurisdiction of the committee, or ceases to be a member of the committee’s party, a vacancy exists that shall be filled in the manner prescribed in Section 7612. A vacancy shall also exist on this committee when a member is removed from the committee pursuant to Section 7642, or Section 7610, and the vacancy shall be filled in the manner prescribed in Section 7612, the member to serve the remainder of the unexpired term of the member removed. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  53. 7612.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7600 - 7614] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a committee member appointed under Sections 7603 or 7604 leaves office, the vacancy is filled by the original appointer unless that person is no longer a committee member or chooses not to fill it; then the committee fills it and gives notice promptly.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7600 - 7614] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7612. Should a member appointed to membership pursuant to Section 7603 or 7604 cease to be a member for any of the reasons specified in Section 7611, the vacancy shall be filled by the person who appointed him or her, unless that person is himself or herself no longer a member of this committee or indicates that he or she does not wish to fill the vacancy, in which instances the committee shall do so. Notice shall be given by the committee to a person entitled to fill a vacancy under this section as soon as possible after the occurrence of the vacancy. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 199, Sec. 21. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  54. 7613.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7600 - 7614] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If alternate or associate members may be appointed, this committee must provide appointment forms to members.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7600 - 7614] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7613. In the event the appointment of alternate or associate members is authorized by statute or the rules of the committee, this committee shall supply forms to the members for the appointment of those members. The forms shall be in substantially the same language as set forth in Section 7602, and shall contain suitable spaces wherein there can be listed the addresses and the numbers of the congressional, Assembly, and senatorial districts in which the appointees reside. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  55. 7614.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7600 - 7614] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A delegate to the state convention may appoint three voters as associate members of the committee, and associate members may not vote.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7600 - 7614] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7614. Each delegate to the state convention may appoint three voters as associate members of this committee. An associate member shall have those privileges and obligations as are given to him or her by the rules of the committee but shall not be able to vote. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  56. 7620.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Meetings [7620- 7620.] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The committee must meet in the same community as the state convention, at 10 a.m. on the Sunday after that convention.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Meetings [7620- 7620.] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7620. The committee shall convene in the same community where the state convention is held, at 10 a.m. on the Sunday following the state convention. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 199, Sec. 22. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  57. 7628.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Proxies [7628- 7628.] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The committee must recognize a revocation or change of proxies only when the member makes a personal request before the committee.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Proxies [7628- 7628.] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7628. Revocation or change of proxies shall be recognized by this committee on proxies and credentials only upon a personal request made by the member before the committee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  58. 7635.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7635 - 7645] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The committee chairperson must call the committee to order at 10 a.m. on the day of the first meeting.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7635 - 7645] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7635. The chairperson of this committee shall call the committee to order at 10 a.m. on the day of first meeting. The next business in order shall be the election of a temporary chairperson, which may be by acclamation, unless there is a contest, in which event the roll shall be called. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  59. 7636.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7635 - 7645] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    When elected, the temporary chairperson must immediately appoint a proxies-and-credentials committee with one member from each senatorial district, chosen from members certified by the Secretary of State.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7635 - 7645] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7636. The temporary chairperson, upon election, shall immediately appoint a committee on proxies and credentials, consisting of one member from each senatorial district, selected from among the members of this committee certified by the Secretary of State. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  60. 7637.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7635 - 7645] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This committee must choose its officers by one of the specified methods, and those officers have the usual powers of similar committee officers if consistent with this chapter.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7635 - 7645] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7637. This committee shall choose its officers by rollcall vote, poll of senatorial district delegations, or any other method as may be prescribed by the committee. Its officers shall have the power usually exercised by the officers of those committees insofar as may be consistent with this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  61. 7638.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7635 - 7645] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The committee may choose an executive committee from among its members and may give it some or all of its powers and duties.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7635 - 7645] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7638. This committee may select from its membership an executive committee, to which it may grant all or any portion of its powers and duties. If this committee grants any portion of its powers to an executive committee, it shall provide for the election to its executive committee of two members, one of each sex, from each senatorial district delegation. A senatorial district delegation shall consist only of those state central committee members who reside within that senatorial district. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  62. 7639.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7635 - 7645] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The state central committee or executive committee must choose the party’s national affiliation by resolution or bylaw and file a copy with the Secretary of State.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7635 - 7645] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7639. The state central committee or its executive committee shall designate by resolution or bylaw the national committee or party organization with which the American Independent Party is affiliated and shall file a copy of the resolution or bylaw with the Secretary of State. In the event of controversy over the national affiliation of the party, the most recent resolution or bylaw filed shall be determinative. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  63. 7640.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7635 - 7645] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The committee chairperson serves a two-year term and may not succeed himself or herself.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7635 - 7645] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7640. The chairperson of this committee shall serve a two-year term, but shall not succeed himself or herself. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  64. 7641.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7635 - 7645] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Elective officers named in the committee bylaws must serve two-year terms.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7635 - 7645] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7641. The elective officers provided for in the bylaws of this committee shall serve for two-year terms. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  65. 7642.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7635 - 7645] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The committee may set dues for certain persons, but the dues cannot exceed $24 per year.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7635 - 7645] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7642. This committee may prescribe dues to be paid by those persons specified in Section 7600 in the manner and by the time prescribed by vote of the majority of the members of the committee. The dues charged shall not exceed twenty-four dollars ($24) per year. Any member of this committee who fails to pay the dues prescribed by the committee may, upon first notifying the delegate to the state convention who appointed that member, be removed from the committee in the manner provided by the committee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  66. 7643.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7635 - 7645] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The committee must run party campaigns, appoint committees and campaign directors, and may appoint interim county central committees in certain counties.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7635 - 7645] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7643. This committee shall conduct party campaigns for this party and in behalf of the candidates of this party. It shall appoint committees and appoint and employ campaign directors and perfect whatever campaign organizations it deems suitable or desirable and for the best interest of the party. This committee shall have power to appoint interim county central committees in all counties in which the voters have not elected one or more county central committee members in the presidential primary preceding the organization of this committee. Persons appointed to interim county central committees pursuant to this section shall meet the qualifications otherwise required by Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 7650) for appointees to fill vacancies on county central committees. Notice of all appointments pursuant to this section shall be filed by the state central committee with the elections official of the county for which that interim county central committee is appointed. Interim county central committees appointed pursuant to this section shall have all of the powers and privileges afforded county central committees by the provisions of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 7650), but members of interim county central committees shall not be designated as incumbents on the ballot in the succeeding primary election. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 13. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  67. 7644.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7635 - 7645] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A quorum for this committee exists when a majority of the full membership is present in person or by proxy.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7635 - 7645] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7644. A quorum of this committee is a majority of the entire membership, represented either in person or by proxy. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  68. 7645.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7635 - 7645] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The committee’s meetings must follow a parliamentary procedures manual that the committee designates.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7600 - 7645] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7635 - 7645] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7645. The proceedings at all meetings of this committee shall be governed by any manual of parliamentary procedures designated by the committee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  69. 7650.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7650 - 7661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    In certain counties with fewer than five Assembly districts, a county central committee of at least 25 members must be elected by supervisor districts, with seats allocated by a voter-registration formula. San Francisco is excluded.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7650 - 7661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7650. In each county containing less than five Assembly districts or portions thereof, except the City and County of San Francisco, a county central committee of at least 25 members shall be elected by supervisor districts, and the number elected from each supervisor district shall be determined as follows: The number of voters registered as members of the American Independent Party, as reflected in the statement of voters and their political affiliations transmitted to the Secretary of State on or before the 135th day before any primary election, shall be divided by 25. The number thus derived shall be divided into the number of American Independent Party voters registered in each supervisor district, and the integer nearest the resulting quotient shall be the number of central committee members to be elected to represent that supervisor district. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  70. 7651.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7650 - 7661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    In certain counties, the county central committee must be elected by Assembly districts, and the number of members is calculated from the number of Assembly districts and registered American Independent Party voters.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7650 - 7661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7651. In each county containing more than four Assembly districts or portions thereof, and the City and County of San Francisco, a county central committee shall be elected by Assembly districts, and the number elected shall be that number derived by multiplying 7 times the number of Assembly districts in whole or in part within the county. The number elected from each Assembly district shall be determined as follows: The number of voters registered as members of the American Independent Party, as reflected in the statement of voters and their political affiliations transmitted to the Secretary of State on or before the 135th day before any primary election, shall be divided by the total number of members to be elected in the county. The number thus derived shall be divided into the number of American Independent Party voters registered in each Assembly district or portion thereof, and the integer nearest the resulting quotient shall be the number of central committee members to be elected to represent that Assembly district or portion thereof. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  71. 7652.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7650 - 7661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Certain officeholders or nominees are ex officio members of the county committee where they live, and they get the same rights and privileges as other members, including the right to vote.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7650 - 7661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7652. The incumbent or nominee of each of the following offices shall be an ex officio member of the committee in the county in which he or she resides: (a) Governor. (b) Lieutenant Governor. (c) Secretary of State. (d) Controller. (e) Treasurer. (f) Attorney General. (g) Member of the State Board of Equalization. (h) United States Senator from California. (i) Representative in Congress from California. (j) All Members of the Legislature. (k) Any person nominated to a partisan office at a special election to fill a vacancy in that office. Ex officio members shall be entitled to all the rights and privileges, including the right to vote, and shall have the same standing in every way as other members of this committee, except they shall not be entitled to a ballot designation of incumbent upon seeking election to this committee in the next presidential primary. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 14. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  72. 7653.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7650 - 7661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A committee may let members appoint alternates, and an incumbent elected partisan officeholder may do so without committee authorization. Alternates must meet the same qualifications as regular members and may vote only with written authorization and only when the appointing member is absent.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7650 - 7661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7653. A committee may authorize any member of that committee, whether elected or ex officio, to appoint an alternate if a member desires to appoint an alternate. An incumbent of an elected partisan office at the time of the meeting of the committee may appoint an alternate member without authorization from that committee, if the member desires to appoint an alternate. The alternate member shall have the right to vote only with the written authorization of the member who appointed him or her. An alternate member of a county central committee shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the committee. An alternate member must meet the same qualifications as the regular member and may vote only in the absence of the member who appointed him or her. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  73. 7654.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7650 - 7661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A person cannot be appointed or elected to a committee unless they are registered as affiliated with this party at the time of appointment or election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7650 - 7661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7654. A person shall not be eligible for appointment or election to a committee who is not registered as affiliated with this party at the time of his or her appointment or election. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  74. 7656.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7650 - 7661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a district elects fewer committee candidates than the number of party committeepersons it is entitled to, a vacancy exists and the committee must fill it.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7650 - 7661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7656. In the event that the candidates elected to a committee from a district do not equal the number of party committeepersons to which that district is entitled to be represented under this chapter, a vacancy or vacancies exist to the extent of the difference between the number of elected committeemembers and the number of committeemembers by which the district is entitled to be represented. When a vacancy or vacancies exist they shall be filled by the committee to which insufficient members were elected, in the manner provided for in Section 7657. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  75. 7657.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7650 - 7661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If certain committee membership events create a vacancy, the committee must fill that vacancy by appointment.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7650 - 7661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7657. In the event of the appointment or election to a committee of an ineligible person, or whenever any member of the committee dies, resigns or becomes incapacitated to act, or removes from the jurisdiction of the committee, or ceases to be a member of this party, a vacancy exists which shall be filled by appointment by the committee in which the ineligibility or vacancy occurs. A vacancy shall also exist on a committee when a member is removed from the committee pursuant to Section 7658 or 7660. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  76. 7658.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7650 - 7661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A committee member who is not ex officio and misses more than three consecutive regularly called meetings may be removed by the committee, unless the absence was because of illness or temporary absence from the county on the meeting date.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7650 - 7661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7658. Any member, other than an ex officio member, of a committee who misses more than three consecutive regularly called meetings may be removed by a vote of the committee concerned, unless his or her absence is caused by illness or temporary absence from the county on the date of the meeting. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  77. 7659.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7650 - 7661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If an elected or appointed committee member moves residence out of the Assembly district or supervisor district that elected or appointed them, they automatically resign from the committee.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7650 - 7661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7659. The removal of residence by an elected or appointed member of a committee from the Assembly district or supervisor district from which he or she has been elected or appointed a member of that committee shall constitute his or her automatic resignation from the committee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  78. 7660.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7650 - 7661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A committee may remove a member if the member joins or registers with another party during the term, or if a non-ex officio member publicly opposes the party’s nominee or supports a rival candidate.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7650 - 7661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7660. A committee may remove any member who during his or her term of membership affiliates with, or registers as a member of another party. A committee may remove any member, other than an ex officio member, who publicly advocates that the voters should not vote for the nominee of this party for any office, or who gives support or avows a preference for a candidate of another party who is opposed to a candidate nominated by this party. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  79. 7661.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7650 - 7661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    When someone is appointed to fill a committee vacancy, the committee chairperson must file notice with the elections official and the chairperson of the state central committee within 30 days.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7650 - 7661] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7661. Whenever any person is appointed to fill a vacancy on a committee, the chairperson of the committee shall file notices of the appointment with the elections official and the chairperson of the state central committee within 30 days after it is made. The notices shall contain the name and address of the person appointed and the name of the person replaced, and shall indicate the date of the appointment. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  80. 7670.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7670 - 7675] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    At every presidential primary election, a county central committee may be elected in each county.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7670 - 7675] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7670. At every presidential primary election, a county central committee may be elected in each county. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 15. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  81. 7671.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7670 - 7675] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State must, at least 125 days before the presidential primary, calculate how many county central committee members will be elected and mail a certificate with that information to each county elections official and the party’s state central committee chairperson.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7670 - 7675] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7671. The Secretary of State, no later than 125 days before the presidential primary, shall compute the number of members of central committees to be elected in each county, and shall mail a certificate reporting that information to the elections official of each county and to the Chairperson of the American Independent Party State Central Committee. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 16. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  82. 7672.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7670 - 7675] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A committee candidate’s name may appear on the ballot only after a nomination paper is filed.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7670 - 7675] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7672. In each county the name of each candidate for member of a committee shall appear upon the ballot only upon the filing of a nomination paper pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 8020) to Article 6 (commencing with Section 8100), inclusive, of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 8, signed on his or her behalf by the voters of the Assembly or supervisorial district in which he or she is a candidate. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 811, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  83. 7673.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7670 - 7675] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If the nominated candidates do not exceed the number to be elected in an Assembly or supervisor district, the candidates’ names and office designation are not printed on the party ballot, and the board of supervisors declares the nominated candidates elected.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7670 - 7675] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7673. If the elections official, on the 73rd day prior to the presidential primary election, finds that the number of candidates nominated for election to a committee from an Assembly or supervisor district does not exceed the number of candidates to be elected from that Assembly or supervisor district, the designation of the office and the names of the candidates shall not be printed on this party’s ballot in the Assembly or supervisor district. In lieu thereof, the board of supervisors shall declare elected the candidates who have been nominated. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 17. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  84. 7674.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7670 - 7675] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a committee election candidate dies on or before election day but has enough votes to be elected, a vacancy is created on the county central committee and the committee must fill it.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7670 - 7675] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7674. Whenever a candidate for election to a committee dies on or before the day of election, and a sufficient number of ballots are marked as being voted for him or her to entitle him or her to election if he or she had lived until after the election, a vacancy exists on the county central committee, which shall be filled by the committee in the same manner as other vacancies are filled. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  85. 7675.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7670 - 7675] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A county central committee may choose its members at any time by caucus or convention, or by another selection method approved by the state central committee.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7670 - 7675] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7675. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a county central committee may select its members at any time by holding a caucus or convention in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by the county central committee and the state central committee, or by using any other method of selection approved by the state central committee. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 18. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  86. 7680.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings [7680 - 7683] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Each committee must meet at its county seat when called, normally on the second Tuesday in July after the presidential primary election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings [7680 - 7683] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7680. Each committee shall meet at its county seat, upon call, which shall be given by the chairperson of the county central committee or the immediate predecessor of the current chairperson of the county committee on the second Tuesday in July following the presidential primary election, except that in any year in which a national convention of the party includes that date, the existing executive committee of a committee shall set the date of the meeting, not to exceed 30 days after the date herein specified. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 19. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  87. 7682.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings [7680 - 7683] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Department of General Services must let any committee that wants to do so hold meetings in a state building in the county, and at least one meeting each month must be free.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings [7680 - 7683] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7682. The Department of General Services shall permit any committee that desires to do so to hold meetings in a state building within the county, at least one of which meetings each month shall be without charge. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  88. 7683.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings [7680 - 7683] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The committee must hold all meetings in quarters accessible to persons with disabilities.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings [7680 - 7683] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7683. All meetings of the committee shall be held in quarters that shall be accessible to persons with disabilities. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  89. 7690.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7690 - 7695] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A committee must have charge of the party campaign, subject to the general direction of the state central committee or its selected executive committee.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7690 - 7695] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7690. A committee shall have charge of the party campaign under general direction of the state central committee or of the executive committee selected by the state central committee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  90. 7691.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7690 - 7695] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A committee may adopt rules and regulations about removing officers, calling meetings, and using proxies.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7690 - 7695] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7691. A committee may make rules and regulations providing for any of the following: (a) How officers of the committee may be removed. (b) How meetings may be called. (c) Whether or not proxies may be used and the conditions under which they may be used. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  91. 7692.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7690 - 7695] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The committee must perform other party-benefiting duties and services, and it continues to function until the next presidential primary-related transition is completed.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7690 - 7695] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7692. The committee shall perform other duties and services for this political party as seem to be for the benefit of the party. They shall continue to function and exist until the election at the succeeding presidential primary, or the selection pursuant to Section 7675, and qualification of the members of the new committees. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 20. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  92. 7693.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7690 - 7695] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If the chairperson refuses to call a meeting, a majority of committee members may call one with five days’ notice.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7690 - 7695] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7693. If the chairperson of a committee refuses to call a meeting, a meeting may be called upon five days’ notice by a majority of the members of the committee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  93. 7694.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7690 - 7695] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The newly elected chairperson must notify the elections official of their name within five days after the committee’s organizational meeting.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7690 - 7695] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7694. Within five days after a committee meets for its organizational meeting, the newly elected chairperson of the committee shall notify the elections official of his or her name. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 199, Sec. 28. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  94. 7695.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7690 - 7695] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Each committee may set annual dues up to $24 per year for elected, ex officio, and alternate members, and may remove members or alternates for nonpayment.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY [7500 - 7695] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7650 - 7695] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7690 - 7695] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7695. Each committee may establish annual dues not to exceed twenty-four dollars ($24) per year for elected, ex officio and alternate members. The committee may remove members or alternates for nonpayment of dues. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  95. 7700.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [7700- 7700.] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section says the part applies to the organization, operation, and functions of the Peace and Freedom Party of California.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [7700- 7700.] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7700. This part applies to the organization, operation, and functions of that political party known as the Peace and Freedom Party of California. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  96. 7750.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7750 - 7755] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    At each presidential primary election, members of central committees may be elected in each county.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7750 - 7755] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7750. At each presidential primary election, members of central committees may be elected in each county. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 21. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  97. 7751.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7750 - 7755] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    For this chapter, the registration figures must be taken from a voter-registration statement sent to the Secretary of State 135 days before the next presidential primary election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7750 - 7755] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7751. For the purposes of this chapter, the registration figures used shall be those taken from the statement of voters and their political affiliations transmitted by the elections officials to the Secretary of State on the 135th day prior to the next presidential primary election. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 22. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  98. 7752.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7750 - 7755] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The number of Peace and Freedom Party central committee members elected in a county is based on a minimum formula: at least 7, or the nearest integer from the voter ratio calculation, but 5 if county registered voters are under 150.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7750 - 7755] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7752. The number of members of central committees to be elected in a county shall be the greater of either of the following: (a) The number seven. (b) The integer nearest the resulting quotient obtained by dividing 400 times the number of Peace and Freedom Party registered voters in the county by the number of Peace and Freedom Party registered voters in the state. However, the number of members of central committees to be elected in a county shall be five if the number of Peace and Freedom Party registered voters in the county is less than 150. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  99. 7753.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7750 - 7755] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section sets the district method for electing county central committee members based on how many members are to be elected.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7750 - 7755] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7753. In each county where the number of members of central committees to be elected is 12 or less, the members shall be elected in a countywide, at large district. In each county where the number to be elected is 13 or greater, the members shall be elected by supervisorial district, except in Los Angeles County and in the City and County of San Francisco, wherein the members shall be elected by Assembly district. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  100. 7754.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7750 - 7755] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The district election count must be the greater of 1 or a calculated quotient, with a fallback calculation if the result would undercut the county’s entitlement.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7750 - 7755] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7754. The number to be elected from each supervisorial or Assembly district shall be the greater of either of the following: (a) The number one. (b) The integer nearest the resulting quotient obtained by dividing the number of members to be elected in that county times the number of Peace and Freedom Party registered voters in the district by the number of Peace and Freedom Party registered voters in the county. If the procedure outlined above would result in less members being elected in a county than the number to which the county is entitled under Section 7752, the calculation in subdivision (b) shall be repeated using a number of Peace and Freedom Party registered voters in the county sufficiently smaller than the actual number in the county so as to give a total number of members of central committees to be elected equal to or the nearest amount which is greater than the number to which the county is entitled. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  101. 7755.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7750 - 7755] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A person who receives a Peace and Freedom Party nomination for partisan public office at the relevant primary or later special election is declared elected to the central committees.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7750 - 7755] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7755. Each person receiving a Peace and Freedom Party nomination for any partisan public office at the preceding direct primary election or at any special election subsequent thereto shall be declared elected as a member of central committees. Any members elected pursuant to this section shall be in addition to the number a county is entitled to elect pursuant to Section 7752. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  102. 7770.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The state party chairperson must tell the Secretary of State whether a county central committee election will be held, no later than 135 days before the presidential primary election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7770. The state party chairperson, no later than the 135th day before the presidential primary election, shall notify the Secretary of State whether or not a county central committee election will be held. In the event that a county central committee election is not held, a county central committee will be convened pursuant to rules adopted by the party. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 23. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  103. 7771.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The elections official must compute how many central committee members are to be elected in each supervisorial or Assembly district, no later than 115 days before the presidential primary election, if that district-based election method applies.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7771. The elections official, no later than the 115th day before the presidential primary election, shall compute the number of members of central committees to be elected in each supervisorial or Assembly district if the election of the members is to be by supervisorial or Assembly district pursuant to this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 24. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  104. 7772.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A candidate for member of a central committee can appear on the county ballot only if they file the required nomination paper signed by the relevant voters, or if they qualify for the presidential primary ballot for the Peace and Freedom Party nomination to a partisan public office.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7772. In each county, the name of each candidate for member of central committees shall appear on the ballot only if she or he has done either of the following: (a) Filed a nomination paper pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 8020) to Article 6 (commencing with Section 8100), inclusive, of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 8, signed in the candidate’s behalf by the voters of the central committee election district in which she or he is a candidate. (b) Qualified to have her or his name printed on the presidential primary ballot as a candidate for the Peace and Freedom Party nomination to a partisan public office. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 25. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  105. 7772.1.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If too few candidates are nominated for a central committee election in a jurisdiction, the candidates’ office designation and names are not printed on that party’s ballot there, and the board of supervisors declares the nominated candidates elected.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7772.1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the elections official, on the 73rd day prior to the presidential primary election, finds that the number of candidates nominated for election to a central committee from any election jurisdiction does not exceed the number to be elected from that jurisdiction, the designation of the office and the names of the candidates shall not be printed on this party’s ballot in that jurisdiction. In lieu thereof, the board of supervisors shall declare elected the candidates who have been nominated. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 26. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  106. 7773.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A person running for central committee election may do so only in the supervisorial or Assembly district where they live, in counties using district-based elections.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7773. In counties where members of central committees are to be elected by supervisorial or Assembly district, a person seeking election as a member of central committees may seek election only in the supervisorial or Assembly district in which he or she resides. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  107. 7774.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A qualifying candidate for central committee member must be listed on the ballot only in the central committee election district where the candidate lives.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7774. A person qualifying as a candidate for member of central committees by virtue of qualification to have her or his name appear on the primary ballot for a partisan public office shall have her or his name listed on the ballot for member of central committees only in the central committee election district of her or his residence. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  108. 7775.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A person may obtain and circulate nomination papers for both a public office nomination and election as a member of central committees.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7775. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a person may obtain and circulate nomination papers both for nomination to a public office and for election as a member of central committees. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  109. 7776.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A candidate for member of a central committee must have a required number of sponsors, set at the lesser of 20 to 30 sponsors or 2% of registered Peace and Freedom Party voters in the district.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7776. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the number of sponsors which shall be required of a person to be a candidate for member of central committees shall be the lesser of either of the following: (a) Not less than 20 nor more than 30. (b) Not less than 2 percent of the number of voters registered as affiliated with the Peace and Freedom Party in the central committee election district. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  110. 7777.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    In a single central committee election district, up to three candidates may be listed on one sponsor’s certificate, and their signatures count toward each candidate’s sponsor requirement.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7777. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, up to three candidates for member of central committees in a single central committee election district may have their names listed on a single sponsor’s certificate, and the signatures thereon shall be counted toward the sponsor requirement of each and every candidate whose name is listed on the certificate. However, in no case shall the number of candidates having their names on a sponsor’s certificate exceed the number of members of central committees to be elected in the district. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  111. 7778.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Each county elections official must include central committee member offices and candidates on official lists in a similar place and manner as county central committee entries.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7778. The elections official of each county shall include the office of member of central committees and the candidates therefor in a place and manner similar to the office of county central committee and the candidates therefor on various official lists. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  112. 7779.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The ballot order for candidates for member of central committees must be determined by a public drawing.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7779. The order of appearance of the names of the candidates for member of central committees on the ballot shall be determined by a public drawing held at the time, place, and manner prescribed for determining the order of names of county central committee members pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 13100) of Division 13. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  113. 7780.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The office of member of central committees may be placed on the presidential primary ballot under the heading “Party Central Committees,” in the place and manner used for county central committee offices.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7780. The office of member of central committees may be placed on the presidential primary ballot under the heading “Party Central Committees” in the place and manner designated for the office of county central committee pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 13100) of Division 13. The subheading printed under party central committees on the presidential primary ballot shall be in substantially the following form: Member of Peace and Freedom Party Central Committees, 55th Assembly District or Member of Peace and Freedom Party Central Committees, Alpine County (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 27. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  114. 7781.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A qualifying party nominee may not be additionally declared directly elected to central committees and may not hold multiple membership on the state or county central committee.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7781. A party nominee for partisan office qualifying to be declared elected as a member of central committees pursuant to Section 7755 shall not be additionally declared directly elected as a member of central committees pursuant to Section 15490 and shall not possess a multiple membership on either the state central committee or on a county central committee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  115. 7783.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Votes for each candidate for member of central committees must be included in the canvass and statement of results in a way similar to county central committee votes.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7783. The votes cast for each candidate for member of central committees shall be included in the canvass and statement of results in a manner similar to the vote for each candidate for county central committee pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 15000). (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  116. 7784.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A county central committee may choose its members at any time by caucus, convention, or another committee-approved method.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of Central Committees [7750 - 7784] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Election [7770 - 7784] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7784. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a county central committee, in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by the committee and subject to the bylaws of the state central committee, may select its members at any time by holding a caucus or convention, or by using any other method of selection approved by the committee. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 28. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  117. 7800.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7800 - 7805] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    At the convention meeting, the state central committee is made up initially only of members elected at the most recent presidential primary election or selected under Section 7784.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7800 - 7805] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7800. At the convention meeting of the state central committee, the state central committee shall consist initially of only those members of central committees elected at the most recent presidential primary election or selected pursuant to Section 7784. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 29. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  118. 7802.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7800 - 7805] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The state central committee may appoint additional members at its convention and later meetings, if it chooses to do so in its sole discretion.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7800 - 7805] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7802. At its convention and subsequent meetings the state central committee, in its sole discretion, may appoint any additional members to the state central committee as it may desire. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  119. 7803.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7800 - 7805] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The state central committee may require that its county members be balanced so that 50% are women and 50% are men.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7800 - 7805] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7803. The state central committee may require a balance of elected and appointed members so that 50 percent of the state central committee members from each county are women and 50 percent are men. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  120. 7804.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7800 - 7805] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A person may not be appointed to the state central committee unless the person is registered as a voter affiliated with the Peace and Freedom Party, or would register as such if legally allowed.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7800 - 7805] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7804. No person shall be appointed to membership on the state central committee unless she or he is registered as a voter affiliated with the Peace and Freedom Party or would register as a voter affiliated with this party if not legally prohibited from doing so. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  121. 7805.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7800 - 7805] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The committee may remove an elected or appointed member who meets certain disqualifying conduct conditions.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7800 - 7805] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7805. This committee may remove any elected or appointed member who, during the term of membership, affiliates with or registers as a member of another political party, publicly advocates that the voters should not vote for the nominee of the party for any office, publicly gives support to or avows a preference for a candidate of another party or candidate who is opposed to a candidate nominated by this party, or has violated the bylaws or constitution of the state central committee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  122. 7820.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Meetings [7820- 7820.] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The state central committee must hold meetings at least once each year.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Meetings [7820- 7820.] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7820. The state central committee shall hold meetings not less than once during each year. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  123. 7830.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The committee’s convention meeting must be called to order by the chairperson at 10 a.m. on the Saturday of the meeting, and the committee must immediately elect temporary chairpeople and any other temporary officers.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7830. The state central committee’s convention meeting shall be called to order by the chairperson of the committee at 10 a.m. on the Saturday on which it is to be held. It shall at once proceed to the election of temporary chairpeople, 50 percent of whom shall be women and 50 percent of whom shall be men. This committee may hold the election by alphabetical rollcall by county if a majority of its members vote to do so. The state central committee shall elect any other temporary officers as it may determine. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  124. 7831.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Temporary chairpersons must appoint any committees the state central committee directs.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7831. The temporary chairpersons shall appoint any committees as the state central committee may direct. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  125. 7832.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The convention meeting of the state central committee must elect the committee’s officers and adopt the party platform.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7832. The convention meeting of the state central committee shall elect the officers of the state central committee and adopt the party’s platform, which shall be made public upon its adoption. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  126. 7833.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The state central committee may let votes at its convention meeting be taken by alphabetical county rollcall if a majority of members agree, and it may prescribe another voting method.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7833. The vote on any issue at the convention meeting of the state central committee may be by alphabetical rollcall by county if a majority of its members vote to do so, or any other method prescribed by this committee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  127. 7834.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The state central committee may designate a parliamentary procedure manual to govern its convention meeting proceedings.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7834. The proceedings at the convention meeting of the state central committee shall be governed by any manual of parliamentary procedure designated by this committee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  128. 7835.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The committee may choose an executive committee from its own membership and may give it some or all of the committee’s powers and duties.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7835. This committee may select from its membership an executive committee to which it may grant all or any portion of its powers and duties. If this committee grants any portion of its powers to an executive committee, it shall provide for the election to its executive committee of any number of persons it shall determine, 50 percent of whom shall be women and 50 percent of whom shall be men. All officers of the state central committee shall be members of any executive committee so selected. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  129. 7836.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The chairperson of the state central committee serves a two-year term, may not succeed himself or herself, and must alternate each biennium between the northern and southern territories.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7836. The chairperson of the state central committee shall serve a two-year term but shall not succeed herself or himself, and the chairperson shall alternate each biennium between the northern and southern territories. The boundary between the northern and southern territories of the state shall be that latitudinal line coinciding with the northern boundaries of San Luis Obispo, Kern, and San Bernardino Counties. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  130. 7838.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Officers elected at the state central committee convention serve two-year terms unless the committee sets a shorter term, and the committee may remove any officer by majority vote.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7838. All officers elected at the convention meeting of the state central committee shall serve for two-year terms, unless a shorter term is specified by the committee. Any officer of the state central committee may be removed by a majority vote of the state central committee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  131. 7839.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This committee must conduct party campaigns and may appoint committees, campaign directors, and campaign organizations for the party’s best interest.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7839. This committee shall conduct party campaigns for this party and in behalf of the candidates of this party. It shall appoint committees and appoint and employ campaign directors and perfect whatever campaign organizations it deems suitable or desirable and for the best interest of the party. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  132. 7840.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The state central committee may appoint interim county central committees in certain counties, and it must file notice of those appointments with the county elections official.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7840. The state central committee shall have power to appoint interim county central committees in the following counties: (a) Counties in which the voters have not elected one or more members of central committees in the presidential primary election preceding the organization of this committee. (b) Counties in which all members of a county central committee are removed from office or cease to be registered as affiliated with the Peace and Freedom Party. Persons appointed to interim county central committees pursuant to this section shall meet the qualifications otherwise required of appointees to membership on the county central committees. Notice of any appointments pursuant to this section shall be filed by the state central committee with the elections official of the county for which that interim county central committee is appointed. Interim county central committees appointed pursuant to this section shall have all the powers and privileges afforded county central committees by this part. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 30. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  133. 7841.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This committee has a quorum when 10% of the full membership is present in person.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7841. A quorum of this committee is 10 percent of the entire membership, represented in person. However, the committee may make rules and regulations establishing a different quorum requirement, and any provisions so made shall supersede the provisions of this section. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  134. 7842.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The state central committee must designate the Peace and Freedom Party’s affiliated national political party by resolution and file a signed copy with the Secretary of State.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7842. The state central committee shall designate by resolution the national political party with which the Peace and Freedom Party is affiliated, and shall file a copy of that resolution signed by the chairperson and one other officer of this committee with the Secretary of State. In the event of controversy over the national affiliation of the party, the most recent resolution filed shall be determinative. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  135. 7843.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The state central committee’s convention must nominate the party’s presidential and vice-presidential electors, including alternate electors, and the chairperson must certify their names and residence addresses to the Secretary of State.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7800 - 7843] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General Business [7830 - 7843] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7843. In each year of the general election at which electors of President and Vice President of the United States are to be chosen, the convention meeting of the state central committee shall also nominate as the candidates of its party as many electors of President and Vice President of the United States as the state is then entitled to, 50 percent of whom shall be women and 50 percent men, unless an odd number of electors is to be chosen, in which case the difference between the number of women and men shall be not more than one. The convention meeting shall also nominate an alternate elector for each elector chosen, for the purposes of Chapter 1.2 (commencing with Section 6911) of Part 2 of Division 6. The chairperson of the state central committee shall certify the name of each elector and alternate elector nominated, and the elector’s and alternate elector’s residence address to the Secretary of State. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 12. (SB 103) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  136. 7850.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7850 - 7857] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A county central committee may, in its discretion, appoint additional members at specified meetings.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7850 - 7857] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7850. At its first meeting on the second Tuesday in July following the presidential primary election and at subsequent meetings, a county central committee, in its sole discretion, may appoint any additional members to the county central committee as it may desire. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 31. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  137. 7851.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7850 - 7857] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A county central committee may require its membership to be balanced so the total membership is 50% women and 50% men.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7850 - 7857] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7851. A county central committee may require a balance of elected and appointed committee members to create a total membership division of 50 percent women and 50 percent men. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  138. 7852.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7850 - 7857] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A person may not be appointed to a county central committee unless they meet the party-registration or qualifying-resident condition in the county.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7850 - 7857] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7852. No person shall be appointed to membership on a county central committee unless she or he is registered as a voter affiliated with the Peace and Freedom Party in the county, or is a resident of the county who would register as a voter affiliated with this party if not legally prohibited from doing so. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  139. 7853.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7850 - 7857] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A committee may remove a member who misses more than three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings, unless the absence was due to illness or temporary absence from the county on the meeting date.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7850 - 7857] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7853. Any member of a committee who misses more than three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings may be removed by a vote of the committee concerned, unless the absence of the member is caused by illness or temporary absence from the county on the date of the meeting. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  140. 7854.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7850 - 7857] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If an elected or appointed county central committee member moves residence out of the county they were elected from, that counts as automatic resignation from the committee.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7850 - 7857] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7854. The removal of residence by an elected or appointed member of a county central committee from the county from which the member was elected shall constitute the member’s automatic resignation from the committee. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 538, Sec. 150. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  141. 7855.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7850 - 7857] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A committee may remove an elected or appointed member for certain party-disloyalty conduct or for violating the committee’s bylaws or constitution.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7850 - 7857] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7855. A committee may remove any elected or appointed member, who during the term of membership, affiliates with or registers as a member of another political party, publicly advocates that the voters should not vote for the nominee of the party for any office, publicly gives support to or avows a preference for a candidate of another party or candidate who is opposed to a candidate nominated by this party, or has violated the bylaws or constitution of the committee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  142. 7856.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7850 - 7857] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    When someone is appointed to a committee, the committee chair must file notice of the appointment with two election officials within 30 days.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7850 - 7857] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7856. Whenever any person is appointed to a committee, the chairperson of the committee shall file notices of the appointment with the county elections official and the chairperson of the state central committee within 30 days after it is made. The notices shall contain the name and address of the person appointed and shall indicate the date of the appointment. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  143. 7857.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7850 - 7857] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The state central committee may appoint an interim county central committee with full powers if no county central committee members were elected or selected, or if all members were removed or stopped being registered as Peace and Freedom Party members.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7850 - 7857] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7857. If no members of central committees have been elected in a county at the preceding presidential primary election or selected in a county pursuant to Section 7784, or, if for any reason all the members of a county central committee are removed from office or cease to be registered as affiliated as members of the Peace and Freedom Party, then an interim county central committee with full powers may be appointed by the state central committee under the procedures specified in Section 7840. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 32. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  144. 7870.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Meetings [7870 - 7871] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Department of General Services must allow committees that want to do so to hold meetings in a state building in the county, and at least one meeting each month must be free of charge.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Meetings [7870 - 7871] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7870. The Department of General Services shall permit any committee that desires to do so to hold meetings in a state building within the county, at least one of which meetings each month shall be without charge. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  145. 7871.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Meetings [7870 - 7871] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The committee must hold all meetings in quarters that are accessible to persons with disabilities.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Meetings [7870 - 7871] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7871. All meetings of the committee shall be held in quarters which shall be accessible to persons with disabilities. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  146. 7880.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General [7880 - 7884] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A committee must have charge of the party campaign, under the general direction of the state central committee or an executive committee it selects.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General [7880 - 7884] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7880. A committee shall have charge of the party campaign under general direction of the state central committee or of the executive committee selected by the state central committee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  147. 7881.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General [7880 - 7884] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A committee may adopt rules and regulations about removing officers, calling meetings, and using proxies.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General [7880 - 7884] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7881. A committee may make rules and regulations providing for the following: (a) How officers of the committee may be removed. (b) How meetings may be called, and any provisions so made shall supersede anything in this chapter to the contrary. (c) Whether or not proxies may be used and the conditions under which they may be used. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  148. 7882.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General [7880 - 7884] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The committees must perform other duties and services for the party’s benefit and remain in existence until new committee members take office after the next presidential primary election, or under Section 7784.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General [7880 - 7884] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7882. The committees shall perform other duties and services for this political party as seem to be for the benefit of the party. They shall continue to function and exist until the members of the new committees take office after the succeeding presidential primary election or pursuant to Section 7784. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 33. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  149. 7883.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General [7880 - 7884] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If the chairperson refuses to call a meeting, a majority of the committee members may call it after five days’ notice.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General [7880 - 7884] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7883. If the chairperson of a committee refuses to call a meeting, a meeting may be called upon five days’ notice by a majority of the members of the committee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  150. 7884.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General [7880 - 7884] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The newly elected chairperson must notify the county elections official of the chairperson’s name within five days after the committee’s organizational meeting.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY [7700 - 7884] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7850 - 7884] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. General [7880 - 7884] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7884. Within five days after a committee meets for its organizational meeting, the newly elected chairperson of the committee shall notify the county elections official of his or her name. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 199, Sec. 34. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  151. 7900.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [7900- 7900.] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    This part applies to the Green Party’s organization, operations, and functions, and defines “Green Party” as the Green Party of California.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [7900- 7900.] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7900. This part applies to the organization, operations, and functions of the party known as the Green Party. As used in this part, “Green Party” means the Green Party of California. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  152. 7901.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of County Councils [7901 - 7910] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    At each presidential preference primary election, members of central committees, called “county councils,” must be elected in each county.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of County Councils [7901 - 7910] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7901. At each presidential preference primary election, members of central committees, which shall be termed “county councils,” shall be elected in each county. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 108. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  153. 7902.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of County Councils [7901 - 7910] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    For this chapter, the registration figures to be used are the ones taken from the voters’ statement of political preferences that elections officials send to the Secretary of State by the stated deadline.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of County Councils [7901 - 7910] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7902. For purposes of this chapter, the registration figures used shall be those taken from the statement of voters and their political preferences transmitted by the elections officials to the Secretary of State on or before March 1 of the odd-numbered year preceding the next presidential preference primary election. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 109. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  154. 7903.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of County Councils [7901 - 7910] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    A county’s Green Party county council must have at least 3 and no more than 50 members, and the Green Party’s bylaws must set the calculation process. That process is effective only if the Green Party Liaison communicates it to the Secretary of State at least 175 days before the next presidential preference primary election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of County Councils [7901 - 7910] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7903. The number of members of the county council to be elected in a county shall be a minimum of three and a maximum of 50, and the process in which each county’s number shall be calculated shall be defined in the Green Party’s bylaws and, to be effective, shall be communicated to the Secretary of State by the Green Party Liaison to the Secretary of State no later than 175 days before the next presidential preference primary election. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 110. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  155. 7904.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of County Councils [7901 - 7910] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    A county council may appoint additional members to fill vacancies at its first meeting after the presidential preference primary election and at later meetings.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of County Councils [7901 - 7910] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7904. At its first meeting following the presidential preference primary election and at subsequent meetings, a county council may appoint additional members to the county council to fill any vacancy. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 111. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  156. 7905.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of County Councils [7901 - 7910] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    A person registered with another party or as No Party Preference cannot be appointed to a county council membership.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of County Councils [7901 - 7910] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7905. A person shall not be appointed to membership on a county council who is registered as preferring another party or registered as “No Party Preference.” Appointment of other persons who cannot register to vote shall be allowed under certain circumstances as described in state Green Party bylaws and any applicable county Green Party bylaws. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  157. 7906.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of County Councils [7901 - 7910] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    If an elected or appointed county council member moves residence out of the applicable county, that counts as automatic resignation from the county council.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of County Councils [7901 - 7910] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7906. The removal of residence by an elected or appointed member of a county council from the applicable county shall constitute automatic resignation from the county council. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  158. 7907.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of County Councils [7901 - 7910] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    A county council member who changes voter registration so it no longer prefers the Green Party is automatically removed from office.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of County Councils [7901 - 7910] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7907. A member of a county council who changes her or his voter registration to no longer prefer the Green Party shall automatically be removed from office upon such registration. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  159. 7908.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of County Councils [7901 - 7910] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    County council members may be removed for cause under procedures set out in the Green Party’s bylaws.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of County Councils [7901 - 7910] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7908. County council members additionally may be removed for cause by procedures established in the Green Party’s bylaws. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  160. 7909.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of County Councils [7901 - 7910] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    When someone is appointed to a county council, the county council must file notice of the appointment with the county elections official and the Green Party’s coordinating committee within 30 days.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of County Councils [7901 - 7910] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7909. When a person is appointed to a county council, the county council shall file notices of the appointment with the county elections official and the coordinating committee of the Green Party within 30 days after the appointment is made. The notices shall contain the name and address of the person appointed and shall indicate the date of the appointment. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  161. 7910.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of County Councils [7901 - 7910] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    The Department of General Services must let any county council that wants to do so hold meetings in a state building in the county, and at least one meeting each month must be free of charge.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Members of County Councils [7901 - 7910] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7910. The Department of General Services shall permit any county council that desires to do so to hold meetings in a state building within the county, and a minimum of one meeting each month shall be without charge. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  162. 7911.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    County council members must be elected from one or more multimember districts.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7911. Members of county councils shall be elected from one or more multimember districts. Multimember districts shall conform to the county boundaries or recognized jurisdictional boundaries of Congressional, State Assembly, State Senate, or Supervisorial districts within that county, in accordance with state Green Party bylaws and county Green Party bylaws. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 112. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  163. 7912.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    The Secretary of State must, by the 175th day before the presidential preference primary election, calculate how many county council members will be elected in each county and mail a certificate about that calculation.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7912. The Secretary of State, no later than the 175th day before the presidential preference primary election, shall compute the number of members of a county council to be elected in each county and shall mail a certificate to that effect to the elections official of each county and to the Green Party Liaison to the Secretary of State. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 113. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  164. 7913.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    The elections official must calculate how many county council members are to be elected in each district, no later than 172 days before the presidential preference primary election, when district चुनाव applies under this chapter.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7913. The elections official, no later than the 172nd day before the presidential preference primary election, shall compute the number of members of a county council to be elected in each district if the election of the members is to be by district pursuant to this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 114. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  165. 7914.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    A county council candidate’s name may appear on the ballot only if the candidate is a registered Green Party preferrer and has filed the required nomination paper signed by Green Party voters from the district.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7914. In each county, the name of each candidate for member of a county council shall appear on the ballot only if she or he is registered as preferring the Green Party and has filed a nomination paper pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6850) of Part 1 of Division 6, signed on the candidate’s behalf by Green Party voters of the county council election district in which she or he is a candidate. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  166. 7915.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    A candidate for county council in a district-based county may seek election only in the district where they live.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7915. In counties where members of county councils are to be elected by district, a person seeking election as a member of a county council may seek election only in the district in which she or he resides. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  167. 7916.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    A person may obtain and circulate nomination papers for both a public office nomination and election as a member of a county council.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7916. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a person may obtain and circulate nomination papers for both nomination to a public office and for election as a member of a county council. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  168. 7917.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    A person running for county council must have enough sponsors: at least 20, or 2% of voters registered as preferring the Green Party in the district, whichever is less.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7917. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the number of sponsors that shall be required of a person to be a candidate for member of a county council shall be either not less than 20 sponsors, or not less than 2 percent of the number of voters registered as preferring the Green Party in the county council election district, whichever is less. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  169. 7918.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    Each sponsor may sponsor as many candidates as there are seats in the county council district, but the sponsor’s certificate cannot list more candidates than the number of county council members to be elected there.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7918. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, each sponsor is entitled to sponsor as many candidates as there are seats in the county council election district. Candidate names listed on a single sponsor’s certificate, and the signatures on the certificate shall count toward the sponsor requirement of each and every candidate whose name is listed on the certificate. The number of candidates having their names on a sponsor’s certificate shall not exceed the number of members of a county council to be elected in the district. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 115. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  170. 7919.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    Each county elections official must list the county council office and its candidates on the applicable official lists.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7919. The elections official of each county shall include the office of member of county council and the candidates for the office in a place and manner similar to that for the office of county central committee of other political parties and the candidates for that office on the applicable official lists. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  171. 7920.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    The ballot order for county council candidates must be set by a public drawing.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7920. The order of appearance of the names of the candidates for member of county council on the ballot shall be determined by a public drawing held at the time, place, and manner prescribed for determining the order of names of county central committee members pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 13100) of Division 13. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  172. 7921.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    The office of member of county council must be placed on the presidential preference primary ballot under the heading “Party County Council.”

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7921. The office of member of county council shall be placed on the presidential preference primary ballot under the heading “Party County Council” in the place and manner designated for the office of county central committee pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 13100) of Division 13. The subheading printed under party central committees on the presidential preference primary ballot shall be in substantially the following form: Member of Green Party County Council, ___the __________ District or Member of the Green Party County Council, _______ County. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 116. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  173. 7922.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    The county clerk and Secretary of State must certify, prepare, send, and publish election-related lists and notices for Green Party county council elections.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7922. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the votes cast for each candidate for member of county council shall be included in the canvass and statement of results in a manner similar to the vote for each candidate for county central committees pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 15000), and specifically: (a) The final total of votes cast for each candidate for member of county council, including the name, address, and ballot designation of each candidate, and a specification as to which candidates were declared elected shall be certified to the Secretary of State without delay upon completion of the official canvass. The county clerk shall simultaneously send one copy of this final certification to the Green Party Liaison to the Secretary of State. (b) As soon as practicable after the presidential preference primary election, the Secretary of State shall prepare a certified list, by county, of all elected Green Party members of county councils, including their addresses and primary election ballot designations. The Secretary of State shall send copies of the list to the registrar of voters in each county no later than 45 days following the presidential preference primary election. This list shall be maintained for public inspection by the registrars of voters in each county until a subsequent list is received. (c) The Secretary of State, no later than 45 days following the presidential preference primary election, shall send a notice by mail to each of the elected members of county councils that informs the person that she or he has been elected as a member of the county council. The Secretary of State shall send a copy of the certified list of all elected members of all county councils to the Green Party Liaison to the Secretary of State. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 117. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  174. 7923.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    A write-in candidate for county council is not declared elected unless they meet a minimum vote threshold.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Election of County Councils [7911 - 7923] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7923. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a write-in candidate for member of county council shall not be declared elected unless the write-in candidate has received a number of votes equal to or greater than 2 percent of the number of party members voting in the county council election district at the presidential primary or 20 votes, whichever is less. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  175. 7924.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 4. State Coordinating Committee [7924 - 7928] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    Members of the state coordinating committee must be elected under the Green Party bylaws, and their responsibilities are also set by those bylaws.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 4. State Coordinating Committee [7924 - 7928] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7924. The members of the state coordinating committee shall be elected as provided in the Green Party bylaws and shall have the responsibilities described in those bylaws. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  176. 7925.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 4. State Coordinating Committee [7924 - 7928] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    A person may not be a member of the state coordinating committee unless they are registered to vote as a Green Party preference voter.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 4. State Coordinating Committee [7924 - 7928] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7925. A person shall not be a member of the state coordinating committee unless she or he is registered as a voter preferring the Green Party. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  177. 7926.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 4. State Coordinating Committee [7924 - 7928] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    The state coordinating committee must hold meetings at least once each year.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 4. State Coordinating Committee [7924 - 7928] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7926. The state coordinating committee shall hold meetings at least once during each year. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  178. 7927.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 4. State Coordinating Committee [7924 - 7928] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    The state coordinating committee may certify county council members in certain counties, and certified members must meet the usual qualifications and be reported to county elections officials.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 4. State Coordinating Committee [7924 - 7928] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7927. (a) The state coordinating committee shall have the authority to certify, as provided by Green Party bylaws, county council members in the following counties: (1) Counties where no county council candidates qualified for the ballot in the preceding presidential preference primary election. (2) Counties where all members of the county council have become disqualified from holding office. (b) County council members certified pursuant to this section shall meet the qualifications otherwise required for county council members. County council members certified pursuant to this section shall be reported by the state coordinating committee to the applicable county elections officials. County council members certified under this section shall have all the powers and privileges otherwise afforded to county councils. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 118. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  179. 7928.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 4. State Coordinating Committee [7924 - 7928] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. )

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    The state coordinating committee must tell the Secretary of State in writing who the Green Party Liaison is.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. Green Party [7900 - 7928] ( Part 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## CHAPTER 4. State Coordinating Committee [7924 - 7928] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. ) ## 7928. The state coordinating committee shall communicate in writing to the Secretary of State the identity of the Green Party Liaison to the Secretary of State. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 4. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  180. 8.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 1 General Provisions [1. - 21] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section says how words are read in the code: present tense covers past and future, masculine includes feminine, and singular includes plural (and vice versa).

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 1 General Provisions [1. - 21] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 8. As used in this code, the present tense includes the past and future tenses, and the future the present; the masculine gender includes the feminine; and the singular includes the plural, and the plural, the singular. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  181. 8000.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [8000 - 8005] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This chapter does not apply to several kinds of elections and nominations, including recall elections, presidential primary, certain city or county charter nominations, some district nominations, general law city officer nominations, and school district officer nominations.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [8000 - 8005] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 8000. This chapter does not apply to: (a) Recall elections. (b) Presidential primary. (c) Nomination of officers of cities or counties whose charters provide a system for nominating candidates for those offices. (d) Nomination of officers for any district not formed for municipal purposes. (e) Nomination of officers for general law cities. (f) Nomination of school district officers. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  182. 8001.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [8000 - 8005] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A candidate may not file for county central committee membership unless the party-preference timing conditions are met, and the elections official must attach a certificate to the filing.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [8000 - 8005] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 8001. (a) A declaration of candidacy for membership on a county central committee shall not be filed by a candidate unless (1) at the time of presentation of the declaration and continuously for not less than three months immediately prior to that time, or for as long as the candidate has been eligible to register to vote in the state, the candidate is shown by the candidate’s affidavit of registration to have expressed a preference for the political party of that committee, and (2) the candidate has not been registered with a preference for a qualified political party other than that political party within 12 months. (b) The elections official shall attach a certificate to the declaration of candidacy showing the date on which the candidate registered with a preference for the political party of that committee, and indicating that the candidate has not been registered with a preference for any other qualified political party for the period specified in subdivision (a) immediately preceding the filing of the declaration. This section does not apply to a declaration of candidacy filed by a candidate of a political party participating in its first direct primary election subsequent to its qualification as a political party pursuant to Section 5100. (c) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a county central committee, subject to the bylaws of the state central committee, may establish the length of time that a candidate for membership on that committee must be shown by the candidate’s affidavit of registration to have expressed a preference for the political party of that committee, and may establish the length of time that a candidate for membership on that committee must not have been registered with a preference for a qualified political party other than the political party of that committee. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 106, Sec. 2. (AB 3370) Effective January 1, 2021.)
  183. 8002.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [8000 - 8005] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a candidate is running for a nonpartisan office, party affiliation references must be left off required filing forms.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [8000 - 8005] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 8002. If a candidate is a candidate for a nonpartisan office, all reference to party affiliation shall be omitted on all forms required to be filed. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  184. 8002.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [8000 - 8005] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A candidate for a voter-nominated office must state a party preference or none on the declaration of candidacy, and that choice must match the candidate’s most recent registration affidavit.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [8000 - 8005] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 8002.5. (a) A candidate for a voter-nominated office shall indicate one of the following upon their declaration of candidacy, which shall be consistent with what appears on the candidate’s most recent affidavit of registration: (1) “Party Preference: ______ (insert the name of the qualified political party as disclosed upon your affidavit of registration).” (2) “Party Preference: None (if you have declined to disclose a preference for a qualified political party upon your affidavit of registration).” (b) The selection made by a candidate pursuant to subdivision (a) shall appear on the primary and general election ballot in conjunction with the candidate’s name, and shall not be changed between the primary and general election. (c) Regardless of the party preference, or lack of party preference, of the candidate or the voter, any qualified voter may vote for any candidate for a voter-nominated office if the voter is otherwise entitled to vote for candidates for the office to be filled. Nothing in Section 2151, 13102, or 13502 shall be construed to limit the ability of a voter to cast a primary election ballot for any candidate for a voter-nominated office, regardless of the party preference, or lack of party preference, designated by the candidate for inclusion upon the ballot pursuant to this section, provided that the voter is otherwise qualified to cast a ballot for the office at issue. (d) A candidate designating a party preference pursuant to subdivision (a) shall not be deemed to be the official nominee of the party designated as preferred by the candidate. A candidate’s designation of party preference shall not be construed as an endorsement of that candidate by the party designated. The party preference designated by the candidate is shown for the information of the voters only and may in no way limit the options available to voters. (e) All references to party preference or affiliation shall be omitted from all forms required to be filed by a voter-nominated candidate pursuant to this division in the same manner that such references are omitted from forms required to be filed by nonpartisan candidates pursuant to Section 8002, except that the declaration of candidacy required by Section 8040 shall include space for the candidate to list the party preference disclosed upon the candidate’s most recent affidavit of registration, in accordance with subdivision (a). (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 161, Sec. 24. (AB 2608) Effective August 22, 2022.)
  185. 8003.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [8000 - 8005] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A person may not file nomination papers for more than one office at the same primary election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [8000 - 8005] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 8003. (a) (1) A person shall not file nomination papers for more than one office at the same primary election. (2) For purposes of paragraph (1), “office” does not include the position of member of a political party’s county central committee. (b) If a person has filed nomination papers for an office at a primary election and those nomination papers have not been withdrawn pursuant to Section 8020.5, the elections official shall reject as invalid any nomination papers that the person attempts to file for another office at the same primary election. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 355, Sec. 3. (AB 1784) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  186. 8004.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [8000 - 8005] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If no one files for a party’s nomination for a partisan office, the elections official must not print a partisan ballot for that party in that area and must notify affected registered voters with a nonpartisan ballot, unless a timely write-in petition is filed.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [8000 - 8005] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 8004. (a) In the event that no candidate files for a party’s nomination for any partisan office that would appear on the ballot in a county or a political subdivision within that county, the elections official shall do both of the following: (1) Refrain from printing a partisan ballot for that party in that county or a political subdivision within that county in which there are no candidates for that political party’s nomination. (2) Send notification to those voters registered as affiliated with that party that there were no qualified candidates for the partisan office for which the voter is eligible to vote, together with a nonpartisan ballot, unless, within 10 days after the final date for filing nomination papers for the office, a petition indicating that a write-in campaign will be conducted is filed with the elections official and signed by 10 percent of the registered voters, or 100 registered voters, whichever is less, affiliated with that party within the county or a political subdivision within that county, whichever is applicable. (b) A separate petition shall be filed for each specific office for which a write-in campaign is to be conducted. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 289, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  187. 8005.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [8000 - 8005] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State must run public voter education campaigns using existing resources.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [8000 - 8005] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 8005. In addition to satisfying the requirements of Sections 9083.5, 9084.5, and 14105.1, the Secretary of State shall conduct public voter education campaigns, using existing resources, for the purpose of publicly disseminating information regarding the roles of the parties in primary elections for party-nominated offices, voter-nominated offices, and nonpartisan offices. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 1, Sec. 18. (SB 6) Effective January 1, 2010. Operative January 1, 2011, pursuant to Sec. 67 of Ch. 1.)
  188. 8020.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination Documents [8020 - 8028] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A candidate’s name cannot go on the direct primary ballot unless required nomination documents are filed with the county elections official.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination Documents [8020 - 8028] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 8020. (a) A candidate’s name shall not be printed on the ballot to be used at the direct primary unless the following nomination documents are delivered for filing to the county elections official: (1) Declaration of candidacy pursuant to Section 8040. (2) Nomination papers signed by signers pursuant to Section 8041. (3) Proper qualification documentation pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 13.5, if applicable. (b) The forms shall first be available on the 113th day prior to the direct primary election, or on the 158th day prior to the primary election for a candidate for membership on a county central committee, and shall be delivered to the county for which the nomination documents were circulated not later than 5 p.m. on the 88th day prior to the primary election. The forms may be delivered to the county elections official by a person other than the candidate. (c) Upon the receipt of an executed nomination document, the county elections official shall give the person delivering the document a receipt, properly dated, indicating that the document was delivered to the county elections official. (d) Notwithstanding Section 8028, upon request of a candidate, the county elections official shall provide the candidate with a declaration of candidacy. The county elections official shall not require a candidate to sign, file, or sign and file, a declaration of candidacy as a condition of receiving nomination papers. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 669, Sec. 2. (AB 910) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  189. 8020.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination Documents [8020 - 8028] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A candidate may withdraw nomination documents for most offices by filing a statement with the county elections official, but not for a statewide office.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination Documents [8020 - 8028] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 8020.5. (a) A candidate may withdraw nomination documents for any office other than a statewide office that the candidate delivered for filing to the county elections official by delivering a statement of withdrawal to the county elections official. The statement may be delivered to the county elections official by a person other than the candidate. If the statement is not executed by the candidate in the office of the elections official, the candidate shall execute the statement before a notary public appointed by the Secretary of State or other state official. The statement shall be signed by the candidate under penalty of perjury, and shall include all of the following: (1) Identification of the office for which the candidate previously delivered nomination documents for filing to the county elections official. (2) A statement that the candidate irrevocably withdraws those nomination documents. (3) A statement that the candidate understands that by withdrawing the nomination documents, the candidate will not appear on the ballot as a candidate for that office. (4) A statement that the candidate understands that they will not receive a refund of any filing fees that the candidate paid in connection with the candidacy for that office pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 8105 of the Elections Code. (b) A candidate shall have until 5 p.m. on the 88th day before the primary election to withdraw nomination documents, except that if the extended period for filing nomination documents specified in Section 8022 or Section 8024 applies for a particular office, a candidate shall have until 5 p.m. on the 83rd day before the primary election to withdraw nomination documents for that office. (c) A candidate who withdraws nomination documents pursuant to this section may, during the applicable filing period, file nomination documents for any other office at the same primary election for which the person is eligible to be a candidate, except the office for which the person withdrew their nomination documents. This subdivision shall not be construed to extend any deadline for filing nomination documents. (d) If a candidate withdraws their nomination documents and does not subsequently qualify as a candidate for another office at the same primary election, the candidate’s name shall not appear on the ballot for any office at that election. (e) If a candidate delivers a statement of withdrawal to a county elections official pursuant to this section, and the office to which the statement applies is one for which nomination documents are required to be filed in the office of the Secretary of State pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 8100, the county elections official shall do all of the following: (1) Immediately upon receipt, electronically send a copy of the statement to the Secretary of State. (2) If the office to which the statement applies is to be voted on in more than one county, immediately upon receipt electronically send a copy of the statement to the elections official in each other affected county. (3) Within five days of receipt of the statement, forward the original statement to the Secretary of State. (f) For purposes of this section, “statewide office” means the office of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Controller, Insurance Commissioner, Secretary of State, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Treasurer, or Member of the United States Senate. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 355, Sec. 4. (AB 1784) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  190. 8021.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination Documents [8020 - 8028] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Nomination documents that are filed with the elections official and are not required to be filed with the Secretary of State must be filed by the 83rd day before the primary election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination Documents [8020 - 8028] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 8021. All nomination documents which are delivered for filing to the elections official in compliance with Section 8020 and that are not required by this chapter to be filed in the office of the Secretary of State shall be filed with the elections official by the 83rd day before the primary election. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  191. 8022.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination Documents [8020 - 8028] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If certain incumbents’ nomination papers are not filed or are withdrawn by the 88th day before a direct primary, another person may file until 5 p.m. on the 83rd day before the election, except when the incumbent missed filing because term limits were already reached.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination Documents [8020 - 8028] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 8022. Notwithstanding Section 8020 or any other provision of the law, if nomination documents for an incumbent state Senator, Member of the Assembly, state constitutional officer, Insurance Commissioner, Member of the United States House of Representatives, or United States Senator are not delivered by 5 p.m. on the 88th day before the direct primary election, or are delivered but then are withdrawn before 5 p.m. on the 88th day before the direct primary election, any person other than the person who was the incumbent on the 88th day shall have until 5 p.m. on the 83rd day before the election to file nomination documents for the elective office. However, if the incumbent’s failure to file nomination documents is because the incumbent has already served the maximum number of terms permitted by the California Constitution for that office, there shall be no extension of the period for filing the nomination documents. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 355, Sec. 5. (AB 1784) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  192. 8023.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination Documents [8020 - 8028] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Judicial candidates must file a signed declaration of intention on time, and they cannot be listed or run as candidates unless they file it.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination Documents [8020 - 8028] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 8023. (a) Except in the case of a judicial office filled in accordance with subdivision (d) of Section 16 of Article VI of the Constitution, every candidate for a judicial office, not more than 14 nor less than five days prior to the first day on which his or her nomination papers may be circulated and signed or may be presented for filing, shall file in the office of the elections official in which his or her nomination papers are required to be filed, a written and signed declaration of his or her intention to become a candidate for that office on a form to be supplied by the elections official. A candidate for a numerically designated judicial office shall state in his or her declaration for which office he or she intends to become a candidate. (b) No person may be a candidate nor have his or her name printed on any ballot as a candidate for judicial office unless he or she has filed the declaration of intention provided for in this section. If the incumbent of a judicial office fails to file a declaration of intention by the end of the period specified in subdivision (a), persons other than the incumbent may file declarations of intention no later than the first day for filing nomination papers. (c) Declarations shall be in substantially the following form: “I hereby declare my intention to become a candidate for the office of____(name of office and district, if any) at the ____, 2____ election.” No candidate for a judicial office shall be required to state his or her residential address on the declaration of intention. However, if the address is not stated on the declaration of intention, the address must be provided to the elections official for verification. (d) This section shall apply to all judicial offices whether numerically designated or not. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 199, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  193. 8024.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination Documents [8020 - 8028] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If an incumbent county officer’s nomination papers are not filed or are withdrawn by the 88th day before a direct primary, another eligible person gets until 5 p.m. on the 83rd day before the election to file.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination Documents [8020 - 8028] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 8024. Notwithstanding Section 8020 or any other provision of the law, if nomination documents for an incumbent officer of a county are not delivered by 5 p.m. on the 88th day before the direct primary election, or are delivered but then are withdrawn before 5 p.m. on the 88th day before the direct primary election, any person other than the person who was the incumbent on the 88th day shall have until 5 p.m. on the 83rd day before the election to file nomination documents for the elective office. This section is not applicable where there is no incumbent eligible to be elected. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 355, Sec. 6. (AB 1784) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  194. 8025.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination Documents [8020 - 8028] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a qualifying candidate dies after the nomination deadline but at least 83 days before the election, any person may circulate and deliver the nomination documents by 5 p.m. on the 74th day before the election; the elections official must then promptly certify and send them to the Secretary of State.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination Documents [8020 - 8028] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 8025. If a candidate who has declared a candidacy for a nomination at the direct primary election for a voter-nominated office dies after the last day prescribed for the delivery of nomination documents to the elections official, as provided in Section 8020, but not less than 83 days before the election, any person, regardless of his or her party preference or lack of party preference, may circulate and deliver nomination documents for the office to the elections official up to 5 p.m. on the 74th day prior to the election. In that case, the elections official shall, immediately after receipt of those nomination documents, certify and transmit them to the Secretary of State in the manner specified in this article. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 3, Sec. 13. (AB 1413) Effective February 10, 2012.)
  195. 8026.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination Documents [8020 - 8028] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If an incumbent or challenger dies in the stated late-election window, the election is canceled and a special election must be called on a tight schedule.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination Documents [8020 - 8028] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 8026. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except for an election for a judicial office, an election shall not be conducted and no votes cast for the office shall be counted, and if counted the votes shall be null and void, if an incumbent is a candidate for a nonpartisan statewide, countywide, or citywide office, or for a nonpartisan office that is elected by division, area, or district, which he or she currently holds at an election at which only one other candidate, excluding any write-in candidates, has qualified to have his or her name placed on the ballot for that office, and either the challenger or the incumbent dies after the hour of 12:01 a.m. of the 68th day before the election. (b) A special election shall be called and held when the death of the challenger or the incumbent occurs within the period set in subdivision (a). The special election shall be called by the appropriate governing body within 14 days after the death of the incumbent or challenger. The special election shall be held no later than 88 days after the proclamation or resolution calling for the election. Candidates at the special election shall be nominated in accordance with this part, except that forms for securing signatures in lieu of a filing fee need not be made available until 15 days before the first day for circulating nomination papers, in-lieu-filing-fee petitions shall be filed at least seven days prior to the closing of the nomination period, nomination papers shall be delivered for filing to the elections official not less than 68 days and not more than 87 days before the special election, any candidate’s statement shall be filed with the clerk no later than the 68th day before the special election, and the Secretary of State shall conduct the randomized alphabet drawing under procedures similar to Sections 13112 and 13113 on the 67th day before the special election. Any candidate who paid a filing fee in connection with the previously scheduled election shall not be required to pay any additional filing fee, but shall be required to file new nomination papers. (c) The Secretary of State or elections official shall take appropriate action to ensure that voters do not erroneously vote in a canceled election. (d) This section applies to a primary election. If a candidate in a runoff election dies under the circumstances prescribed in subdivision (a), Section 15402 applies to govern the results of that election. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 97, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  196. 8027.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination Documents [8020 - 8028] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a qualifying nonpartisan election seat has only one other qualified candidate and either the incumbent or challenger dies during the stated window, nomination paper filing is reopened; qualified candidates may circulate and deliver papers the next day, but papers must be returned by 5 p.m. on the 68th day before the election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination Documents [8020 - 8028] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 8027. (a) Filing of nomination papers for a nonpartisan office, except for a judicial office, shall be reopened when an incumbent who is a candidate for a nonpartisan statewide, countywide, or citywide office, or for a nonpartisan office that is elected by division, area, or district which he or she currently holds at an election at which only one other candidate, excluding any write-in candidates, has qualified to have his or her name placed on the ballot for that office and either the challenger or the incumbent dies after the 88th day but before the 68th day before the election. (b) Any person qualified to be a candidate for the office for which either the deceased challenger or the deceased incumbent was a candidate may circulate and deliver nomination papers commencing the day after the death of either the challenger or the incumbent. Candidates shall be nominated in accordance with this part, except that in-lieu-filing-fee petitions shall not be made available and nomination papers shall be returned to the elections official no later than 5 p.m. on the 68th day before the election. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  197. 8028.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination Documents [8020 - 8028] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Candidates generally may not take a declaration of candidacy form out of the elections official’s office, but they may use a signed written statement to have someone receive and deliver the form for them.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination Documents [8020 - 8028] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 8028. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), a candidate shall not remove a declaration of candidacy form from the office of the elections official, and the elections official shall require all candidates filing a declaration of candidacy to execute the declaration in the office of the elections official. (b) A candidate may, in a written statement signed and dated by the candidate, designate a person to receive a declaration of candidacy form from the elections official and deliver it to the candidate. The statement shall include language indicating that the candidate is aware that the declaration of candidacy must be properly executed and delivered to the elections official of the county of the candidate’s residence by the 88th day prior to the direct primary election. That statement shall be retained by the elections official. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  198. 8040.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Form of Nomination Documents [8040 - 8042] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section gives the required form for a declaration of candidacy and sets extra steps for voter-nominated office candidates.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Form of Nomination Documents [8040 - 8042] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 8040. (a) The declaration of candidacy by a candidate shall be substantially as follows: DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY I hereby declare myself a candidate for nomination to the office of ________ District Number ________ to be voted for at the primary election to be held ________, 20__, and declare the following to be true: My name is . I want my name and occupational designation to appear on the ballot as follows: ______________________________________. Addresses: Residence Business Mailing Telephone numbers: Day _________ Evening _________ Internet website:_______________________________________ I meet the statutory and constitutional qualifications for this office (including, but not limited to, citizenship, residency, and party preference, if required). I am at present an incumbent of the following public office (if any) __________. If nominated, I will accept the nomination and not withdraw, except as permitted by state law. Signature of candidate A candidate for voter-nominated office shall also complete all of the following: (1) I hereby certify that: (a) At the time of presentation of this declaration, as shown by my current affidavit of registration, I have disclosed the following political party preference, if any: . (b) My complete voter registration and party affiliation/preference history, from [10 years prior to current year] through the date of signing this document, is as follows: Party Registration County Timeframe (by year) (2) Pursuant to Section 8002.5 of the Elections Code, select one of the following: ______ Party Preference: _____________________ (insert the name of the qualified political party as disclosed upon your affidavit of registration). ______ Party Preference: None (if you have declined to disclose a preference for a qualified political party upon your affidavit of registration). Dated this ___ day of _____, 20___. Signature of candidate A Notary Public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.State of California ) County of ) ss. ) Subscribed and sworn to before me this ___ day of ________, 20____. Signature of Notary Public (or other official) Notary Public Seal Examined and certified by me this ________ day of ________, 20____. County Elections Official WARNING: Every person acting on behalf of a candidate is guilty of a misdemeanor who deliberately fails to file at the proper time and in the proper place any declaration of candidacy in the person’s possession which is entitled to be filed under the provisions of the Elections Code Section 18202. (b) At the discretion of the elections official, a candidate for a judicial office, or a candidate for any office whose voter registration information is confidential under Section 2166, 2166.5, 2166.7, 2166.8, or 2166.9 may withhold the candidate’s residence address from the declaration of candidacy. If a candidate does not state the candidate’s residence address on the declaration of candidacy, the elections official shall verify whether the candidate’s address is within the appropriate political subdivision and add the notation “verified” where appropriate on the declaration. (c) If a candidate will not be within the State of California during the entire nomination period and is unable to appear before a notary public appointed by the Secretary of State or other California official to complete their declaration of candidacy, the candidate may appear before a notary public in another state to complete the declaration of candidacy. The candidate shall attach to their declaration of candidacy a notarial certificate from the out-of-state notary that complies with the law of the notary’s state. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 300, Sec. 4. (AB 1392) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  199. 8041.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Form of Nomination Documents [8040 - 8042] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section sets out the required form for a nomination paper and the circulator’s affidavit, and warns that a person acting for a candidate can commit a misdemeanor for deliberately failing to file a nomination paper when and where required.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Form of Nomination Documents [8040 - 8042] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 8041. (a) The nomination paper shall be in substantially the following form: NOMINATION PAPER I, the undersigned signer for ______ for nomination to the office of ____, to be voted for at the primary election to be held on the ____ day of ____, 20__, hereby assert as follows: I am a resident of ____ County and registered to vote at the address shown on this paper. I am not at this time a signer of any other nomination paper of any other candidate for the above-named office, or in case there are several places to be filled in the above-named office, I have not signed more nomination papers than there are places to be filled in the above-named office. My residence is correctly set forth after my signature hereto: Name Residence (b) The affidavit of the circulator shall read as follows: AFFIDAVIT OF THE CIRCULATOR I, ______, solemnly swear (or affirm) all of the following: 1.That I am 18 years of age or older. 2.That my residence address, including street and number, is . [If no street or number exists, a designation of my residence adequate to readily ascertain its location is .] 3.That the signatures on this section of the nomination paper were obtained between _____, 20__, and _____, 20__; that I circulated the petition and I witnessed the signatures on this section of the nomination paper being written; and that, to the best of my information and belief, each signature is the genuine signature of the person whose name it purports to be. Signed Subscribed and sworn to before me this ___________ day of _____________, 20__. (SEAL)Notary Public (or other official) _____ Examined and certified by me this ___________ day of _____________, 20__. Elections Official WARNING: Every person acting on behalf of a candidate is guilty of a misdemeanor who deliberately fails to file at the proper time and in the proper place any nomination paper in his or her possession which is entitled to be filed under Section 18202 of the Elections Code. (c) If the nomination paper is for a partisan office, the nomination paper shall include a statement indicating the party preference of the signer of the nomination paper. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 278, Sec. 13. (SB 213) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  200. 8042.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Form of Nomination Documents [8040 - 8042] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State must establish uniform filing forms for candidates filing a declaration of candidacy or nomination papers.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8903] ( Division 8 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000 - 8228] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000 - 8150] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Form of Nomination Documents [8040 - 8042] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 8042. The Secretary of State shall establish uniform filing forms for candidates to use when filing a declaration of candidacy pursuant to Section 8040 and nomination papers pursuant to Section 8041. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 148, Sec. 1. (AB 2577) Effective January 1, 2023.)

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