California § 5056 - Such insurer shall have not less than seven, nor more than 11 directors, a majori
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§ 5056. Such insurer shall have not less than seven, nor more than 11 directors, a majori
Such insurer shall have not less than seven, nor more than 11 directors, a majority of whom shall constitute a quorum to do business. The by-laws or the articles may provide or be amended to provide for either concurrent terms of one year for all directors or staggered terms of not more than five years. If provision is made for staggered terms, such terms shall, except for the first directors elected for staggered terms, be uniform for all directors and so arranged that as nearly equal a number of directors as is feasible shall be elected each year. The directors shall be elected by ballot from the members of the insurer. They shall hold office for the terms for which they were elected, and until their successors are elected and qualified.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5056
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5056 cover?
Section 5056 ("Such insurer shall have not less than seven, nor more than 11 directors, a majori") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of California law?
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