SB 107 requires each Countywide Oversight Board to consist of seven members. The Board must elect one of its members as the chairperson. [HSC 34179(j) (1-7)]

The Countywide Board is appointed as follows:

1. One member appointed by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors ("BOS").
2. One member appointed by the City Selection Committee.
3. One member appointed by the Independent District Selection Committee.
4. One member appointed by the Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Education.
5. One member appointed by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges.
6. One member of the public appointed by the BOS.
7. One member representing the successor agency employees - to be appointed by the Governor.

A majority of the total membership of the Oversight Board constitutes a quorum; a quorum is required for the Oversight Board to take action. [HSC 34179(e)] .

Each member of an oversight board shall serve at the pleasure of the entity that appointed such member (H&SC §34179(g)). The Governor may appoint individuals to fill any oversight board member position described in subdivision (j) that has not been filled by July 1^st, 2018, or any member position that remains vacant for more than 60 days (H&SC §34179(b)).

Oversight Board members cannot be compensated or reimbursed for their expenses. However, Oversight Board members "are protected by the immunities applicable to public entities and public employees." [HSC 34179(c)]

On matters within the purview of the Oversight Board, decisions made by the members supersede those made by the Successor Agency or the staff of the Successor Agency. [HSC 34179(p)]

The Oversight Board is subject to the requirements of the Brown Act (open meeting law), the Public Records Act, and the Political Reform Act.

Members must file a Statement of Economic Interests upon appointment, annually and when leaving the Oversight Board.