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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 17§ 6711 Filling Board Vacancies

§ 6711 Filling Board Vacancies

Corporations Code·California
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§ 6711 Filling Board Vacancies

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone leaves the board during the process of closing down a company, they can be replaced.
  • •The way to replace them is explained in another part of the law (Section 5224).
  • •This rule was added in 1978.

Example

A company is shutting down, and one of the board members quits.

The company can find a new board member to take their place, but they have to follow the rules in Section 5224 to do it.

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

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§ 6711 Filling Board Vacancies

A vacancy on the board may be filled during a winding up proceeding in the manner provided in Section 5224. (Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 567.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

vacancyboardwinding up proceedingSection 5224

Related Statutes

  • § 12651 Filling Board Vacancies
  • § 8711 Filling Board Vacancies
  • § 2002 Filling Board Vacancies
  • § 12650 Corporate Dissolution Powers
  • § 12652 Corporate Director Disputes Resolution

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 6711.
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