California Code, Food and Agricultural Code (Formerly Agricultural Code) - FAC § 73112

Any vacancy on the commission occurring by the failure of any elected member or elected alternate member to continue in his or her position due to a change in status making him or her ineligible to serve, or due to death, removal, resignation, or disqualification, shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term by appointment by a majority vote of the commission.

The person so appointed shall fulfill all the requirements set forth in this article for the member or the alternate member whose office he or she is to fill.

The qualification of any person to fill a vacancy on the commission shall be certified by the commission, in writing, to the director. The director shall notify the commission if he or she determines that the person is not qualified.