Director and Officers Flashcards
General Powers
All corporate powers vested in board as a whole.
Board may for committees of members and delegate duties
May not delegate dividend power.
Board Meetings
Regular Meetings: No notice if previously set.
Special Meetings: 2 day written or oral notice (may be waived is not needed)
Quorum: majority of director slots UNLESS articles or bylaws state otherwise REQUIRED THROUGHOUT MEETING.
Actions w/o meetings only valid if unanimous vote.
Presumption of a Yes Vote
If present at a meeting presumption is a yes vote. Dissent must be made on record followed by written notice.
Rights to Compensation/Reimbursement
Directors/Officers entitled to reasonable compensation for out-of-pocket expenses incurred on behalf of corporation.
includes: indeminifcation where director is defendant and director prevails, if director loses or settles discretion is with corporation (exception in derivative actions)