While serving on the commission, all commission members shall exercise their independent judgment on behalf of the interests of residents, property owners, and the public as a whole in furthering the purposes of this division. Any member appointed on behalf of local governments shall represent the interests of the public as a whole and not solely the interests of the appointing authority. This section does not require the abstention of any member on any matter, nor does it create a right of action in any person.

(Added by renumbering Section 56325.1 by Stats. 2021, Ch. 31, Sec. 5. (AB 1581) Effective January 1, 2022.)