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HomeCorporations Code§ 9916 Corporate Officer Title Rules

§ 9916 Corporate Officer Title Rules

Corporations Code·California
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§ 9916 Corporate Officer Title Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about who handles the money in certain types of companies.
  • •In these companies, the person called 'treasurer' is usually the one in charge of money, unless the company's rules say someone else is.
  • •This rule applies to three types of companies: public benefit, mutual benefit, and religious corporations.

Example

A small church has a person named 'treasurer' who collects donations and pays bills.

According to this law, that treasurer is the main money person for the church, unless the church's own rules say a different title (like 'finance manager') is in charge.

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

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§ 9916 Corporate Officer Title Rules

Subdivision (a) of Section 5213 of the new public benefit corporation law applies to subject corporations governed by the public benefit corporation law, subdivision (a) of Section 7213 of the new mutual benefit corporation law apply to subject corporations governed by the mutual benefit corporation law, and subdivision (a) of Section 9213 of the new religious corporation law applies to subject corporations governed by the religious corporation law; but the “treasurer” of those corporations shall be deemed to be the “chief financial officer,” unless otherwise provided in the articles or bylaws. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 631, Sec. 36. (AB 1233) Effective January 1, 2010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

treasurerchief financial officerarticles or bylaws

Related Statutes

  • § 12241 Corporate Officer Certificates
  • § 12353 Corporate Officer Requirements
  • § 12694 Corporate Chief Financial Officer
  • § 173 Officers' Certificate Definition
  • § 2305 Corporate Officer Title Change

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 9916.
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