Cal. Fin. Code § 18510

The Board of Directors of Guaranty Corporation shall be composed of five members, at least two of which shall be public members. The five members shall be appointed by the commissioner. The commissioner shall consult with the President of Thrift Guaranty Corporation before making an appointment. Public members shall not be affiliated with any company or affiliate of any company or employed by any state agency. A public member shall not be a relative of any officer or director of any company or its affiliates.