Constitution of the State of California 1879 Art. VI, § 8

SEC. 8.  (a) The Commission on Judicial Performance consists of one judge of a court of appeal and two judges of superior courts, each appointed by the Supreme Court;  two members of the State Bar of California who have practiced law in this State for 10 years, each appointed by the Governor;  and six citizens who are not judges, retired judges, or members of the State Bar of California, two of whom shall be appointed by the Governor, two by the Senate Committee on Rules, and two by the Speaker of the Assembly.  Except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c), all terms are for four years.  No member shall serve more than two four-year terms, or for more than a total of 10 years if appointed to fill a vacancy.

(b) Commission membership terminates if a member ceases to hold the position that qualified the member for appointment.  A vacancy shall be filled by the appointing power for the remainder of the term.  A member whose term has expired may continue to serve until the vacancy has been filled by the appointing power.  Appointing powers may appoint members who are already serving on the commission prior to March 1, 1995, to a single two-year term, but may not appoint them to an additional term thereafter.

(c) To create staggered terms among the members of the Commission on Judicial Performance, the following members shall be appointed, as follows: