Art. XII, § 1
Public Utilities Commission members
Structure
Housing & Public Utilities
Art. XII · Public Utilities
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The Public Utilities Commission consists of 5 members appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate, a majority of the membership concurring, for staggered 6-year terms. A vacancy is filled for the remainder of the term. The Legislature may remove a member for incompetence, neglect of duty, or corruption, two thirds of the membership of each house concurring.
History: Sec. 1 added Nov. 5, 1974, by Prop. 12. Res.Ch. 88, 1974.
Simplified explanation
The Public Utilities Commission has 5 members appointed by the Governor and approved by a Senate majority, for staggered 6-year terms. The Legislature may remove a member for incompetence, neglect of duty, or corruption by a two-thirds vote of each house.