Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 40260. Section 40260.
As used in this article, “council” means the Bay Area Air Quality Management Advisory Council.
ARTICLE 4. Advisory Council [40260. - 40268.]
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC 4.
in effectCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 40261. Section 40261.
There is continued in existence the Bay Area Air Quality Management Council, which was formerly known as the Bay Area Air Pollution Control Advisory Council, which council is appointed by the bay district board, to advise and consult with the bay district board and the bay district air pollution control officer in effectuating the purposes of this division. Any reference to the Bay Area Air Pollution Control Advisory Council shall be deemed to be a reference to the Bay Area Air Quality Management Council.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 40262. Section 40262.
The council shall consist of the following:
(a)
The chair of the bay district board, who shall serve as an ex officio member.
(b)
Seven members who shall be skilled and experienced in the fields of air pollution, climate change, or the health impacts of air pollution. Members shall be selected to include a diversity of perspectives, expertise, and backgrounds.
(c)
This section shall become operative on July 1, 2015.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 40263. Section 40263.
Each council member shall hold office for a term of two years and until the appointment and qualification of his successor.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 40264. Section 40264.
Any member of the council may be removed at any time by the majority vote of the bay district board.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 40265. Section 40265.
Any vacancy on the council shall be filled by appointment in the same manner as the vacating member was appointed, except that the member appointed to fill the vacancy shall only serve the unexpired term of the vacating member.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 40266. Section 40266.
(a)
Each council member may receive actual and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties.
(b)
Each council member may receive compensation, to be determined by the bay district board for either of the following:
(1)
Attending a meeting of the council.
(2)
Attending a meeting, upon authorization of the bay district board, as a representative of the council.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 40267. Section 40267.
The council shall select a chairman and vice chairman and such other officers as it deems necessary.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 40268. Section 40268.
The council shall meet as frequently as the bay district board or the council deem necessary, but not less than four times a year.
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