§ 12314 Unequal Member Voting Power

Corporations Code·California

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This law lets certain organizations set up their rules so some members can have more voting power, but every member must still have at least one vote.

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•Voting power can be unequal
•Every member must have at least one vote
•Only applies to central organizations defined in Section 12256

Example

A neighborhood association that gives extra votes to members who recruit many new members.

The association can let those active members cast more than one vote, as long as no member ends up with zero votes.

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§ 12314 Unequal Member Voting Power

The articles of incorporation of a central organization, as defined in Section 12256, organized under or subject to this part may provide for unequal voting power of its members based upon the number of its members’ members, the patronage of its members, or both. In no event shall any member have less than one vote. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 792, Sec. 10.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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articles of incorporation central organization unequal voting power members’ members patronage

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 12314.

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