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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 15.5Ch. 2Art. 3§ 32324 Director Compensation And Expenses

§ 32324 Director Compensation And Expenses

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§ 32324 Director Compensation And Expenses

Key Takeaways

  • •Official directors don't get paid for their work, but they can get money back for things like travel or food if they spend their own money while doing their job.
  • •The board can choose to give official directors a small daily payment (per diem) for travel and living costs, but it can't be more than what the state allows for one day.
  • •Official directors can't get paid twice for the same day—either from their job or from the board.
  • •Other directors (not official ones) can get a small extra payment (stipend) of up to $100 per day, but only for up to 25 days in a year. They can also get money back for travel or food costs.

Example

If a director has to travel to a meeting 100 miles away, they can get money back for gas or a hotel room.

The board can decide to pay them a little extra for the trip, but it can't be more than what the state says is okay for one day. If they're an official director, they can't get paid twice for the same day.

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

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§ 32324 Director Compensation And Expenses

(a) The official directors shall serve without compensation, except that they shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, or at the discretion of the board, may receive a reasonable per diem payment and mileage charge as reimbursement for living and traveling expenses incurred in the performance of duties away from their principal areas of residence. The amount of such per diem payment shall not exceed the rate established by the state for any calendar day. No director shall receive per diem both in the course of his official duties and from the corporation for the same calendar day. (b) All other directors may, at the discretion of the board, be paid a stipend in addition to reimbursement for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties or reasonable per diem payment and mileage charge. The amount of any per diem payment shall not exceed the rate established by the state for any calendar day. The board shall determine the amount of the stipend received by public directors, provided, however, that such stipend shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100) for any calendar day. Additionally, public directors may not receive stipends for more than 25 days in any calendar year. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 25, Sec. 6. Effective March 17, 2004.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 32320 Corporate Board Composition Rules
  • § 32325 Cdfi Private Directors
  • § 32323 Director Appointment Requirements
  • § 32326 Loan Committee Authority
  • § 32352.5 Small Business Board Appointments

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 32324.
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