California Code, Financial Code - FIN § 6150

(a) The business of each association shall be directed by a board of directors elected by ballot by a plurality of the votes of the members or stockholders present or voting by proxy.

(b) Each director and officer of an association has a legal responsibility and fiduciary duty to administer the affairs of and provide sound management to the association.

(c) In the case of an association which converts from a mutual association to a stock association, for a period of up to five years from the date of conversion, cumulative voting shall not be required in the election of directors unless otherwise provided in the association's articles of incorporation.