Protection of volunteer directors and officers
- Statute:
- California §5047.5 · Chapter CORP (Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law)
- Topic:
- Officers & Directors · Volunteer protection
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
California's policy is to protect uncompensated volunteer directors and officers of nonprofit corporations from personal liability when they perform their duties in good faith. This is the Corporations Code companion to Civil Code §5800.
📄 Read the official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov →
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- What does California §5047.5 require?
- California's policy is to protect uncompensated volunteer directors and officers of nonprofit corporations from personal liability when they perform their duties in good faith. This is the Corporations Code companion to Civil Code §5800.
- Who does California §5047.5 apply to?
- California §5047.5 applies to Nonprofit associations in California.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §5047.5?
- Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for California community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of California §5047.5?
- The official text is published by the California Legislature at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Protection of volunteer directors and officers?
- SoShiny keeps your board roster, officer titles (President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer, Director), and election history current in one place — so the statutory requirement to identify directors and officers is always one click away. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of California §5047.5 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a California-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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