{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"16001","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 16001","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 2. Terms and Compensation of Directors [16001. - 16003.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-7/chapter-3/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.","effective":null,"html":"<p>On the first Tuesday after their election and qualification, the directors shall meet and classify themselves by lot, so that the largest possible minority shall hold office for two years, and a majority for four years. Thereafter at each biennial district election their successors shall be elected for the term of four years.</p>","text":"On the first Tuesday after their election and qualification, the directors shall meet and classify themselves by lot, so that the largest possible minority shall hold office for two years, and a majority for four years. Thereafter at each biennial district election their successors shall be elected for the term of four years.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/terms-and-compensation-of-directors-16001","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}