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    • GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 11140-11141

11140.  It is the policy of the State of California that the
composition of state boards and commissions shall be broadly
reflective of the general public including ethnic minorities and
women.



11141.  In making appointments to state boards and commissions, the
Governor and every other appointing authority shall be responsible
for nominating a variety of persons of different backgrounds,
abilities, interests, and opinions in compliance with the policy
expressed in this article.  It is not the intent of the Legislature
that formulas or specific ratios be utilized in complying with this
article.