Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corp. Law › CHAPTER 1. Organization and Bylaws [7110 - 7160] › ARTICLE 5. Bylaws [7150 - 7153]

(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 523, Sec. 12. (AB 663) Effective January 1, 2022.)
Text current as of August 17, 2026, per California Legislative Information.

A corporation may provide in its bylaws for delegates having some or all of the authority of members. Where delegates are provided for, the bylaws shall set forth delegates’ terms of office, any reasonable method for delegates’ selection and removal, and any reasonable method for calling, noticing, and holding meetings of delegates, may set forth the manner in which delegates may act by written ballot similar to Section 7513 for written ballot of members, and may set forth the manner in which delegates may participate in meetings of delegates similar to paragraph (6) of subdivision (a) of Section 7211. Each delegate shall have one vote on each matter presented for action. A delegate shall not vote by proxy. Delegates may be given a name other than “delegates.”

Related sections: § 7513 · § 7211

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