Cumulative voting
- Statute:
- California §7615 · Chapter CORP (Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law)
- Topic:
- Elections · Cumulative voting
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
Cumulative voting for directors is allowed only if the articles or bylaws provide for it. If they do, a member may multiply the number of votes by the number of directors to be elected and cast them for a single candidate or distribute them.
📄 Read the official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov →
How SoShiny helps with Cumulative voting
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.
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- What does California §7615 require?
- Cumulative voting for directors is allowed only if the articles or bylaws provide for it. If they do, a member may multiply the number of votes by the number of directors to be elected and cast them for a single candidate or distribute them.
- Who does California §7615 apply to?
- California §7615 applies to Nonprofit associations in California.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §7615?
- 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 §7615?
- 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 Cumulative voting?
- 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 §7615 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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