Close of nominations; uncontested election
- Statute:
- California §7522 · Chapter CORP (Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law)
- Topic:
- Elections · Close of nominations
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
If the bylaws provide a reasonable nomination period and the number of nominees does not exceed the number of seats, the corporation may declare the nominees elected without a vote — the Corporations Code companion to Davis-Stirling §5103.
📄 Read the official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov →
How SoShiny helps with Close of nominations; uncontested election
SoShiny runs statutory-compliant electronic elections with quorum tracking, ballot deadlines, and a clean audit trail — built to meet Florida §718.112(2)(d) and §720.306 requirements out of the box. Owners and renters cast ballots from any device.
See the feature → Start freeFrequently asked
- What does California §7522 require?
- If the bylaws provide a reasonable nomination period and the number of nominees does not exceed the number of seats, the corporation may declare the nominees elected without a vote — the Corporations Code companion to Davis-Stirling §5103.
- Who does California §7522 apply to?
- California §7522 applies to Nonprofit associations in California.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §7522?
- 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 §7522?
- 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 Close of nominations; uncontested election?
- SoShiny runs statutory-compliant electronic elections with quorum tracking, ballot deadlines, and a clean audit trail — built to meet Florida §718.112(2)(d) and §720.306 requirements out of the box. Owners and renters cast ballots from any device. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of California §7522 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.
Stay current on California association law.
Get the free quick-reference guide plus a heads-up when the statutes that govern your community change.
Don’t run your nonprofit corporation on spreadsheets.
Start your community free →