{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"12313","citation":"Elec. Code, § 12313","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 12. PREELECTION PROCEDURES [12000. - 12327.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-12"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Precinct Boards [12300. - 12327.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-12/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [12300. - 12327.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-12/chapter-4/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 806, Sec. 38.   (SB 286)   Effective January 1, 2018.","effective":"2018-01-01","html":"<p>(a) If any member of a precinct board does not appear at the opening of the polls on the morning of an election, those voters present, including members of the board, shall appoint a voter to fill the vacancy. If none of the members appointed appears at that time, the voters of the precinct present at that time may appoint a board.</p><p>(b) This section does not apply to elections conducted using vote centers.</p>","text":"(a) If any member of a precinct board does not appear at the opening of the polls on the morning of an election, those voters present, including members of the board, shall appoint a voter to fill the vacancy. If none of the members appointed appears at that time, the voters of the precinct present at that time may appoint a board. (b) This section does not apply to elections conducted using vote centers.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/general-provisions-12313","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}