San Diego Association of Governments: board of directors.

Assembly Member DeMaio's Give San Diego Rural Communities a Voice Act proposes changes to the San Diego Association of Governments' board composition to include representation from the county's rural areas. The legislation modifies the existing 21-member transportation board by requiring one board member from San Diego County's unincorporated areas and adding a representative from the Association of Planning Groups - San Diego County.

The bill maintains the board's current structure while adjusting member selection processes. Each governing body retains authority to select and recall their representatives, with provisions for primary and alternate members to ensure consistent representation. The legislation preserves the board's ability to delegate executive and administrative powers to officers and committees, while continuing to allow non-voting advisory representatives from current stakeholder groups.

Under the state constitution's mandate requirements, local agencies may receive reimbursement for additional administrative costs associated with implementing these governance changes. The bill requires majority approval and fiscal committee review before taking effect, reflecting its classification as a state-mandated local program.