When any office becomes vacant and no mode is provided by law for filling the vacancy, the Governor shall fill the vacancy by granting a commission, to expire at the end of the next session of the Legislature or at the next election by the people.
Cal. Gov. Code § 1772
Vacancies
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 18 Cal. 3d 322 - Fields v. Eu (1976)
Most recently applied in 18 Cal. 3d 322 - Fields v. Eu (November 1976)
Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.
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