Cal. Food & Agric. Code § 78484

The director shall give notice, not later than January 31 of each year, of the vacancies that will exist upon the expiration of terms on March 31, in writing, to all marketing associations and organizations deemed by the director to represent the majority of organized fishermen, or receivers, processors, wholesalers, and exporters, and shall issue any press releases and public statements requesting nominations that the director deems appropriate.