Your Rights as DBYC Members
Members of the Discovery Bay Yacht Club are the legal stakeholders of the organization, much like shareholders in a corporation. Under the California Corporations Code, members hold enforceable rights that ensure accountability and lawful governance:
Right to Call Special Meetings
Corporations Code §7510(e) grants members holding at least 5% of the voting power the authority to demand a special meeting of the membership. The board is legally obligated to respond and convene such a meeting.
Right to Notice and Participation
Corporations Code §7511(c) requires proper notice of meetings, ensuring members have the opportunity to participate in decisions affecting governance and leadership.
​Right to Inspect Records
Corporations Code §§8333–8336 provide members with the right to inspect board minutes, financial records, and other documents reasonably related to their interests as members. This ensures transparency and accountability.
Right to Remove Directors
Corporations Code §7222 allows members to remove directors by majority vote at a duly called meeting, unless the bylaws specify a higher threshold. This parallels shareholder rights in corporate governance.