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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 1Art. 2§ 12224 Member Approval Requirements

§ 12224 Member Approval Requirements

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§ 12224 Member Approval Requirements

This law explains how members of a group can officially agree on something. It says most members must vote 'yes' in a meeting or by writing to approve a decision.

Key Takeaways

  • •Most members must vote 'yes' to approve something.
  • •The vote can happen in a meeting or by writing.
  • •The group's own rules might require even more 'yes' votes for certain decisions.

Example

A club wants to change its rules.

The club holds a meeting where most members show up. If more than half of those members vote 'yes,' the new rules are approved.

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

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§ 12224 Member Approval Requirements

“Approval by (or approval of) the members” means approved or ratified by the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes represented and voting at a duly held meeting at which a quorum is present (which affirmative votes also constitute a majority of the required quorum) or written ballot in conformity with Section 12463 or by the affirmative vote or written ballot of such greater proportion of the votes of the memberships of any class, unit, or grouping of members as may be provided in the bylaws or in this part for all or any specified member action. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1625, Sec. 3. Operative January 1, 1984.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

approval by (or approval of) the membersaffirmative votemajority of the votesquorumwritten ballotSection 12463

Related Statutes

  • § 5034 Member Approval Requirements
  • § 12216 Member Voting Rights Rules
  • § 12223 Majority Approval Requirements
  • § 12210 Corporate Lawsuit Procedures
  • § 12211 Corporate Property Attachment Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 12224.
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