Declaring a seat vacant
- Statute:
- California §7221 · Chapter CORP (Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law)
- Topic:
- Officers & Directors · Vacancy for cause
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
The board may declare vacant the office of a director who has been declared of unsound mind, convicted of a felony, or found by a court to have breached a duty under this part.
📄 Read the official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov →
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- What does California §7221 require?
- The board may declare vacant the office of a director who has been declared of unsound mind, convicted of a felony, or found by a court to have breached a duty under this part.
- Who does California §7221 apply to?
- California §7221 applies to Nonprofit associations in California.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §7221?
- 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 §7221?
- 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 Declaring a seat vacant?
- 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 §7221 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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