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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 11§ 1102 Corporate Agreement Signing Authority

§ 1102 Corporate Agreement Signing Authority

Corporations Code·California
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§ 1102 Corporate Agreement Signing Authority

This law says that when a company signs an important agreement, it must be signed by a top boss like the president or vice president, along with a secretary or assistant secretary.

Key Takeaways

  • •Only big bosses like the president or vice president can sign important agreements for a company.
  • •A secretary or assistant secretary must also sign the agreement.
  • •This makes sure the agreement is serious and official.

Example

A company wants to sign a big contract with another business.

The contract must be signed by someone important like the president and the secretary of the company to make it official.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1102 Corporate Agreement Signing Authority

Each corporation shall sign the agreement by its chairperson of the board, president or a vice president and secretary or an assistant secretary acting on behalf of their respective corporations. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 98, Sec. 9. (SB 351) Effective January 1, 2016.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

chairperson of the boardpresidentvice presidentsecretaryassistant secretary

Related Statutes

  • § 173 Officers' Certificate Definition
  • § 313 Corporate Officer Signing Authority
  • § 5214 Corporate Officer Signing Authority
  • § 7214 Corporate Officer Signing Authority
  • § 9214 Corporate Officer Signing Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 1102.
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