{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"15961","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 15961","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [15501. - 18055.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Internal Organization of Districts [15951. - 16196.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-7/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Election of Directors [15951. - 15976.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-7/chapter-3/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Designations of directors by name or number have no significance whatever after election and qualification of the directors or after appointment and qualification of a director appointed to fill a vacancy, but merely fix the designation and status of each such office as a separate office for the purpose of nomination and election thereto, or for filling a vacancy. Sections <a href=\"/puc/15953\">15953</a> to <a href=\"/puc/15960\">15960</a>, inclusive, apply to the election of the first board of directors of the district, as well as to all elections of directors held by the district.</p>","text":"Designations of directors by name or number have no significance whatever after election and qualification of the directors or after appointment and qualification of a director appointed to fill a vacancy, but merely fix the designation and status of each such office as a separate office for the purpose of nomination and election thereto, or for filling a vacancy. Sections 15953 to 15960, inclusive, apply to the election of the first board of directors of the district, as well as to all elections of directors held by the district.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/election-of-directors-15961","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}