(a) A commission member shall apply this chapter in a manner that is impartial and that reinforces public confidence in the integrity of the redistricting process.

(b) The term of office of each member of the commission expires upon the appointment of the first member of the succeeding commission.

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Terms Used In California Elections Code 21543

  • Commission: means the Citizens Redistricting Commission in the County of Riverside established pursuant to Section 21542. See California Elections Code 21540
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.

(c) Nine members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. Nine or more affirmative votes shall be required for any official action.

(d) (1) The commission shall not retain a consultant who would not be qualified as an applicant pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 21542.

(2) For purposes of this subdivision, “consultant” means a person, whether or not compensated, retained to advise the commission or a commission member regarding any aspect of the redistricting process.

(e) Each commission member shall be a designated employee for purposes of the conflict of interest code adopted by the County of Riverside pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 87300) of Chapter 7 of Title 9 of the Government Code.

(Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 403, Sec. 1. (AB 1307) Effective January 1, 2023.)

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