The board shall appoint one of its members president. That member shall serve for one year and until a successor is appointed. In the president’s absence, the board shall select a president pro tempore.

(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 467, Sec. 23. (SB 1498) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Terms Used In California Government Code 37547

  • President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.