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Originally Posted by sealbeach
OK, this is just wishful thinking, but why can't the BOS pass a change in the rules that ALLOWS them to boot out a rogue official? Seems like this type of thing keeps repeating. You can tell me why this is a bad idea, and I know nothing about the rules of the road for boards of supervisors or county government, but at the moment, it sounds like a great idea. Does this type of thing need to be voted on at the next election? Seems like it might pass--in case this happens again, and again, and again.
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Another problem is, it wasn't an Orange County rule that allowed them to fill the vacancy. It's part of state law.
California Govement Code.
25304. The board of supervisors shall fill by appointment all
vacancies that occur in any office filled by the appointment of the
board and elective county officers, except judge of the superior
court and supervisors. The appointee shall hold office for the
unexpired term or until the first Monday after January lst succeeding
the next general election.
So they can't just pass a rule change. The law would have to be changed.