California Code, Penal Code - PEN § 2803

The Secretary of the Department Corrections and Rehabilitation shall be the chairperson of the board. The chairperson shall be the administrative head of the board and shall exercise all duties and functions necessary to insure that the responsibilities of the board are successfully discharged. The board shall hold meetings on the call of the chairperson or a majority of the board. Six members of the board, including the chairperson, shall constitute a quorum. The vote of a majority of the members serving on the board is necessary for the transaction of the business of the board.