San Diego County Air Pollution Control District: governing board: alternate members.

Assembly Member Alvarez's legislation modifies the governance structure of the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District by introducing alternate members and adjusting term lengths for specific board positions. The bill allows each appointing authority to designate an alternate who can vote and receive compensation when the primary member is absent or disqualified, provided they meet the same qualifications as regular members.

The measure revises term lengths for certain board positions, establishing two-year terms for members representing supervisorial districts 4 and 5, as well as two public members appointed in 2029. It also modifies the board's compensation framework, permitting annual increases of either 5% or up to 10% based on the California Consumer Price Index starting January 2025, while prohibiting automatic future increases.

The legislation removes the requirement that the board's military liaison be a county supervisor, instead mandating consultation with the United States Armed Forces in appointing any board member to this role. This liaison maintains responsibility for coordinating with the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard on permitting, rules, regulations, and planning issues that could affect military operations.