Orange law professor Ronald D. Rotunda, a Harvard Law School graduate, has been appointed to the state's Fair Political Practices Commission.

Rotunda's appointment to the politcs and money watchdog agency was announced today by state Controller John Chiang and the FPPC.

Rotunda replaces former Commissioner Ray Remy, who was appointed by former Controller Steve Westly. Rotunda serves on the commission until Jan. 31, 2013.