California Code, Education Code - EDC § 33501

(a) An “educational policy advisory commission” is an advisory body to the state board composed of professional and lay members, as defined by this code.  These groups are established to advise the state board within the general policy areas to which they are charged.  The Superintendent or the Superintendent's representative shall serve as executive secretary to each educational policy advisory commission.

(b) An “educational advisory committee” is an advisory body to the Superintendent composed of any combination of educational specialists, technical experts, or specially qualified members of the public that is established to advise the Superintendent on the administration of programs with which the Superintendent is charged, and serves at the Superintendent's pleasure.