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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 6Ch. 3Art. 2§ 11821 Director Election Timing

§ 11821 Director Election Timing

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§ 11821 Director Election Timing

This law says the first board members are chosen at the initial meeting, and any later board elections happen at the same time as the regular election.

Key Takeaways

  • •First directors are elected at the formation election
  • •Later director elections occur at the same time as the general election
  • •Elections follow the procedures described in this article

Example

A new nonprofit is being set up. The people who start it pick the first board members during the formation meeting. After that, every time the organization holds its yearly meeting to choose board members, it also counts as the regular election for those seats.

The first directors are selected during the formation election, and all future director elections are scheduled to occur together with the general election, following the rules in this article.

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

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§ 11821 Director Election Timing

The first directors are elected at the formation election as provided in Chapter 2. All elections of directors subsequent to the first shall be held at the same time as the general election in the manner provided in this article. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

first directorsformation electiongeneral election

Related Statutes

  • § 24821 Director Election Timing
  • § 103071 Election Formation Resolution Requirements
  • § 103074 Ballot Arguments For Formation Elections
  • § 11829 Election Consolidation Procedures
  • § 11861 Initial Director Terms

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 11821.
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