SEC 22-47 Flashcards
Who elects the BOD? Who appoints officers?
BOD- SHs
Officers - BOD
Who decides in the corpo? Exceptions?
GR: BOD decides Exceptions: 1. close corp - SHS 2. excom 3. mngt contract
Give the terms of office for BOD, Coop., Non-stock, and NS Educ
BOD - 1
Coop. - 2
NS - 3
NS Educ - 5
How many qualifications for a BOD? What are they?
(1) Must own 1 share
(2) Share must be reg. in his name
(3) Must continuously reg. in his name
3 corps vested with public interest
Securities, Banks, and Other cases (SBO)
Req for corps vested with public interest
at least 20% of BOD are independent directors
Independent directors
must be elected by SHS & entitled to vote in absentia
Doctrine of hold-over
existing BOD will function as such until new BOD is elected
Limitations/conditions for elections
(1) Presence in person or by written proxy, remote comm, or absentee voting
(2) Election by ballot if requested (if not - VIVA VOCE - raise of hand)
(3) No delinquent stock shall be voted
(4) Election by plurality
(5) Required notice must be given
(6) Quorum
(7) Only voting shares can vote
Unpaid Shares
- can votes
- all rights are available
- has 30 days to pay on call of BOD
Delinquent stock
- cannot vote
- unpaid shares which are past the 30 day-period set on call of BOD
What constitutes a quorum?
M of the OCS - stock
M of members - non-stock
Why is the quorum needed? Why is the majority of the quorum needed?
Quorum - required to hold meeting
M of Quorum - decision to be valid
Formula for votes
VOTES = # of shares x # of directors to be elected
Methods of voting
- straight voting
- cummulative voting for one candidate
- cummulative voting by distribution
Rule for voting in non-stock
- may cast as many votes but may not cast more than 1 votes for a candidate
GR: NO cummulative voting
EX: unless allowed by AOI/ By-laws
Manner of voting
Direct - SHs will attend and vote
Indirect - proxy, etc.
Qualification of BOT
must be a member
BOD’s power is original/undelegated
Theory of Original Power
What are the remedies in case of BOD mismanagement?
RID
- Receivership
- Injunction
- Dissolution
- Derivative Suit
Suit filed by SHs in the name of the corp, for the benefit of the corp. in case the BOD does not like to file or in case of mismanagement
Derivative Suit
Can the BOD be removed?
GR: Inherent Power of Amotion
EX: If elected by minority through cummulative voting
Inherent Power of Amotion
SHs can remove the BOD at any point in time without any valid ground
Corp Officers
Give GR and EX
GR: Officers are elected by BOD
EX: Non-stock & Close Corp.
What is the term of office of corp officers?
- may be fixed in By-laws
- may be removed any time by the BOD
Is there a prohibition if a SH, BOD, or Officer has another position in another corp?
GR: NO prohibition (As per Atty. “Di kasalanan maging mayaman lol)
EX: If prohibited in the By-laws
Qualifications to be a Pres of the corp
- must be a director
- must attend BOD
Qualifications of a corporate secretary
- must be a resident and citizen
Qualification of a tresurer
must be a resident
Prohibitions in the coincidence of positions (2)
Pres and Sec
Pres & Treasurer
*IN OPC, Pres and Treasurer could be 1 person
Requisites for Board Meeting
- meeting of BOD/BOT actually assembled
- presence of quorum
- decision of M of quorum
- meeting at the time, place, manner provided in the By-laws
Can a BOD participate in proxy voting? Why?
No because what is delegated cannot be further delegated (Theory of Original Power)
Period to report election of BOD/Officers
within 30 days after election
In case of non-holding of election, what is the period to report?
within 30 days from date of scheduled election
In case of new date of election, what is the period to report?
not later than 60 days from scheduled date
If in case of non-holding of elections the 2nd time around, what happens?
SEC can order that an election be held
If a director, trustee, or officer dies, resigns, etc., what is the period to report?
report within 7 days from knowledge
What are the grounds for disqualification of directors, trustees, and officers
If within 5 years prior to election/appointment, he committed any of the FFF
FFF grounds for disqualification
- Convicted by final judgment - offenses exceeding 6 years like estafa, murder, theft, etc; violating the corp. code; violationg RA 8799 (securities regulation code)
- Found administratively liable for any offense including fraudulent acts (misappropriation, forgery, etc.)
- Violation of 1&2 of a foreign law
Vote required for election of BOD/BOT
M of OCS
Required for meeting for removal of BOD:
M of OCS
Vote required for removal of BOD
2/3 of OCS
T or F - SEC can now remove BOD if found to be disqualified
T
T/F - BOD can remove another BOD
F. Why? BOD cannot remove another BOD because only the SHs can remove by 2/3 vote of OCS
3 types of evidences
criminal, civil, and administrative
Proof beyond resonable doubt
criminal evidence
Preponderence of evidence
Civil
Substantial evidence
administrative
T/F - The SEC and PCC impose other qualifications/disqualifications
T
T/F - Any vacancies occurring in the board of directors and trustees may be filled by the vote of at least majority of the remaining directors and trustees
True, if it is other than by removal or expiration of term and if still constituting the quorum.
Otherwise, said vacancies must be filled by the stockholders or members in a regular or special meeting called for a purpose.
Who can fill the vacancies in the office of directors or trustees?
- By the stockholders or members
a. removal or expiration of the term
b. other than by removal or expiration, but no quorum
c. other than by removal or expiration, there is a quorum but delegated
d. increase in the number of the directors - By member of the BOD
- other than by removal or expiration, there is a quorum and they decided not to delegate
When the vacancy is due to term expiration, when shall the the election be held?
No later than the day such expiration at a meeting called for that purpose
When the vacancy arises as a result of removal by the stockholders or members, when shall the election be held?
It may be held on the same day of the meeting
What is the period to fill the vacancy for the other grounds? (Vacancy of directors and trustees, aside from term expiration and removal)
The election must be held no later than forty-five (45) days from the time the vacancy arose.
What do we call the director or trustee elected to fill a vacancy?
Replacement director or trustee
they shall serve only for the unexpired term of the predecessor in office
Emergency board
Unanimous consent of remaining directors or trustees
- Happens when the vacancy prevents the remaining directors from constituting a quorum
- May be filled from among the officers of the corporation
- temporary only (the term shall cease within a reasonable time from termination of the emergency or upon election of the replacement director or trustee, WHICHEVER COMES EARLIER)
When must the corporation notify the commission for creating an emergency board?
Within three (3) days from the creation of emergency board, stating therein the reason for its creation
Compensation of directors
GR - BOD has no compensation
Exception - if granted by the vote of the MAJORITY OF THE OCS
Limitation - not to exceed 10% of the net income before the income tax of the corporate during the preceding year