Cal. Educ. Code § 21148

Upon a like notice, in conformity with a provision in the gift or grant, he may elect to perform during his life all the powers which, by the terms of the grant, are vested in or enjoined upon the trustees, and their successors. Upon the death or disability to act of the founder and grantor, the powers and duties shall devolve upon, and be exercised by, the trustees, and their successors.