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A vacancy shall occur on the happening of any of the following events before the expiration of the term:
(1) The death of the incumbent.
(2) The resignation of the incumbent.
(3) Voluntary recusal of an incumbent from a matter based on a conflict of interest.
(4) Absence from any proceeding where a quorum could not be established.
(5) Or for any reason specified in Government Code Section 1770.
When a vacancy occurs as the result of recusal or absence both the member and the nominating authority shall be notified by the Director of the Department of Environmental Health and Quality. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the initial appointment when a vacancy occurs. If a vacancy occurs, a new appointee shall serve for the unexpired term of the member being replaced.
(Added by Ord. No. 10241 (N.S.), effective 1-4-13; amended by Ord. No. 10708 (N.S.), effective 1-15-21)
(a) The EGAAB shall choose a presiding officer for each appeal hearing or petition proceeding that it conducts.
(b) Rules. The Board shall conduct hearings and respond to petitions as set forth in the County Code.
(c) Quorum. Three members of the EGAAB, including at least one farmer and one community representative, shall constitute a quorum. An action by the EGAAB requires a quorum to be present and except as set for in the County Code for the consideration of petitions, at least three concurring votes.
(d) Minutes. The Board shall keep written minutes of its meetings, a copy of which shall be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
(e) Meetings. The Board shall give public notice of the time and place of meetings in compliance with the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act. All meetings of the Board shall be open and public and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meetings of the Board.
(Added by Ord. No. 10241 (N.S.), effective 1-4-13)
The Board shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
(1) To hear administrative appeals filed pursuant to Chapter 4 of Division 4 of Title 6 of the County Code.
(2) To respond to petitions for advisory opinions as set out in Chapter 4 of Division 4 of Title 6 of the County Code.
(Added by Ord. No. 10241 (N.S.), effective 1-4-13)