Validity of instruments signed by officers
- Statute:
- California §7214 · Chapter CORP (Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law)
- Topic:
- Governance & Powers · Officer signatures
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
An instrument signed by the chair or president and the secretary (or others this section names) is binding on the corporation in favor of a good-faith third party, even if the board did not specifically authorize that instrument.
📄 Read the official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov →
How SoShiny helps with Validity of instruments signed by officers
SoShiny stores your bylaws and governing documents in a searchable library with role-based access, so the board sees one thing and members see another. Every edit is timestamped in the audit log — the documentation Florida regulators and a court expect when a board action is later questioned.
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- What does California §7214 require?
- An instrument signed by the chair or president and the secretary (or others this section names) is binding on the corporation in favor of a good-faith third party, even if the board did not specifically authorize that instrument.
- Who does California §7214 apply to?
- California §7214 applies to Nonprofit associations in California.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §7214?
- 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 §7214?
- 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 Validity of instruments signed by officers?
- SoShiny stores your bylaws and governing documents in a searchable library with role-based access, so the board sees one thing and members see another. Every edit is timestamped in the audit log — the documentation Florida regulators and a court expect when a board action is later questioned. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of California §7214 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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