Proxies
- Statute:
- California §7613 · Chapter CORP (Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law)
- Topic:
- Meetings & Voting · Proxies
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
Any member may authorize another person to vote by proxy. A proxy is not valid after 11 months unless it provides otherwise (and never more than 3 years). Proxies are revocable unless they are coupled with an interest and so state. Davis-Stirling §5130 layers CID secret-ballot rules on top.
📄 Read the official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov →
How SoShiny helps with Proxies
SoShiny builds your meeting agenda, posts statutory notice, runs the meeting from one screen, records motions and resolutions with per-member yes/no/abstain votes, and produces print-ready minutes that meet Florida §718.112 / §720.303 notice and recordkeeping requirements.
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- What does California §7613 require?
- Any member may authorize another person to vote by proxy. A proxy is not valid after 11 months unless it provides otherwise (and never more than 3 years). Proxies are revocable unless they are coupled with an interest and so state.
- Who does California §7613 apply to?
- California §7613 applies to Nonprofit associations in California.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §7613?
- 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 §7613?
- 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 Proxies?
- SoShiny builds your meeting agenda, posts statutory notice, runs the meeting from one screen, records motions and resolutions with per-member yes/no/abstain votes, and produces print-ready minutes that meet Florida §718.112 / §720.303 notice and recordkeeping requirements. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of California §7613 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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