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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 1Ch. 6Art. 4§ 585 Bank Officer Removal Authority

§ 585 Bank Officer Removal Authority

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§ 585 Bank Officer Removal Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •If a person in charge of a bank or company breaks the rules, the boss (commissioner) can stop them from working there.
  • •The boss can do this if the person did something bad like stealing, lying, or not doing their job right, and it hurt the company or its customers.
  • •The person gets a chance to explain their side before the boss makes a decision.
  • •If the person is removed, they can't work in that company or any similar job without the boss's okay.

Example

A bank manager takes money from customer accounts for themselves.

The boss (commissioner) finds out and can fire the manager because they stole money (broke the rules) and hurt the bank and its customers. The manager would get a chance to explain, but if found guilty, they can't work in banks anymore without permission.

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§ 585 Bank Officer Removal Authority

If, after notice and an opportunity to be heard, the commissioner finds that any of the factors set forth in subdivision (a), any of the factors set forth in subdivision (b), and any of the factors set forth in subdivision (c) are true with respect to a subject person of a subject institution or holding company, the commissioner may issue an order suspending or removing the subject person from the subject person’s office, if any, with the subject institution or holding company, and prohibiting the subject person from participating in any manner in the conduct of the affairs of the subject institution or holding company without the approval of the commissioner: (a) (1) That the subject person has, directly or indirectly, violated, or has caused a subject institution to violate, any provision of any: (A) Division subject to the jurisdiction of the commissioner. (B) Regulation promulgated by, or subject to the jurisdiction of, the commissioner. (C) Other applicable law. (D) Order issued by the commissioner or under the commissioner’s authority. (E) Written agreement between the subject institution, subject person, or holding company and the commissioner. (2) That the subject person has, directly or indirectly, engaged or participated in any unsafe or unsound act in connection with the business of the subject institution, holding company, or any other business institution. (3) That the subject person has, directly or indirectly, engaged or participated in any act that constitutes a breach of the subject person’s fiduciary duty. (b) That, by reason of the act, violation, or breach of fiduciary duty described in subdivision (a): (1) The subject institution, holding company, or business institution has suffered or will probably suffer financial loss or other harm. (2) The rights or interests of the customers or members of the subject institution have been or could be prejudiced. (3) The subject person has received financial gain or other benefit. (c) That the act, violation, or breach of fiduciary duty described in subdivision (a) either involves dishonesty on the part of the subject person or demonstrates the subject person’s willful or continuing disregard for the safety or soundness of the subject institution, holding company, or business institution. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

institutionagreementregulationcommissionbreachfiduciarydutybenefit

Related Statutes

  • § 5330 Civil Penalties Savings Associations
  • § 553 Commissioner Enforcement Orders
  • § 580 Cease And Desist Orders
  • § 587 Emergency Suspension Authority
  • § 588 Order Modification Application

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 585.
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