FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL CODE
SECTION 2151-2154

2151.  If a vacancy in the office of commissioner occurs, the
director, upon learning of the vacancy, shall immediately transmit to
the board of supervisors or other appointing power a list of persons
who are licensed by him or her to be eligible for the position.


2152.  If, within 60 days after the receipt of the list of persons
who are licensed, the appointing power fails to appoint a
commissioner from the list, the secretary shall appoint a
commissioner from the list.

2153.  If there is no qualified person available for the office of
commissioner, the appointing power may make a temporary appointment,
for a period not exceeding three months, of a person who is
recommended in writing by the director.

2154.  If the appointing power does not make a temporary appointment
of a commissioner and no person can be appointed from the eligible
list by the director, the director may make a temporary appointment
of a person who is competent to carry on the duties of the office for
a period not exceeding three months.