ARTICLE 4. The State Resource Conservation Commission [9101. - 9113.]

Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC 4.

in effect

Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 9101. Section 9101.

There is in the Department of Conservation the State Resource Conservation Commission. It shall consist of nine members who shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to the confirmation of the Senate, and shall be appointed for a term of four years.

Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 9102. Section 9102.

The members of the commission to be appointed shall consist of the following: (a) Five persons who are directors of resource conservation districts. In making such appointments, the Governor shall provide as nearly equal representation as possible from all portions of the state. (b) Two persons from the general public. (c) One person who has expertise in, and represents the interests of, wildlife conservation. (d) One person who resides in, and represents the concerns of, the major urban areas of this state.

Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 9103. Section 9103.

Within 30 days after his appointment the appointed member shall take and file his oath of office as member of the commission.

Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 9104. Section 9104.

The members of the commission shall receive no compensation for their services as members, but each shall be allowed reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in attendance at meetings of the commission or when otherwise engaged in the work of the commission at its direction.

Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 9105. Section 9105.

Five members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for any purpose, including organization.

Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 9106. Section 9106.

The commission shall elect a chair from its number who shall serve as chair for one year and until the chair’s successor is elected.

Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 9107. Section 9107.

The commission shall appoint a secretary. The secretary shall be a paid employee of the commission. The secretary shall be allowed his reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of his official duties as such secretary.

Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 9108. Section 9108.

The commission shall cause to be studied and shall consider the whole problem of soil conservation within the state, and it may formulate, in cooperation with other state agencies, interested organizations, and citizens, a comprehensive resource conservation policy for the state.

Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 9109. Section 9109.

The commission shall determine and advise policies for the guidance of the chief of the division in the performance and exercise of his duties and powers.

Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 9110. Section 9110.

The commission shall aid and encourage, but not conduct, resource conservation activities.

Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 9112. Section 9112.

The commission shall be responsible to the director for properly carrying out its functions under this division.

Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 9113. Section 9113.

The commission shall report annually to the Governor on the resource conservation projects and improvements accomplished by or with the aid of the state, and the commission may from time to time prepare and publish reports on the needs of the state and the local subdivisions thereof for resource conservation programs, developments, facilities and activities.

Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026