§ 12651 Filling Board Vacancies

Corporations Code·California

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This law says that if a board member leaves during a winding up process, the remaining board can appoint a replacement according to the rules in Section 12364.

Key Takeaways

•Board vacancies during winding up can be filled.
•The filling follows the process set out in Section 12364.
•The rule applies only while the winding up proceeding is ongoing.

Example

A nonprofit organization is being dissolved and one of its board members resigns before the process is finished.

The organization can fill that empty board seat by following the appointment procedure described in Section 12364, ensuring the board stays complete while the winding up continues.

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§ 12651 Filling Board Vacancies

A vacancy on the board may be filled during a winding up proceeding in the manner provided in Section 12364. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1625, Sec. 3. Operative January 1, 1984.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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vacancy board winding up proceeding Section 12364

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 12651.

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