10A-3-3.02
Section 10A-3-3.02 Supplemental provisions required in the certificate of formation (a) In addition to the information required by Section 10A-1-3.05 in a certificate of formation of a filing entity under this title, the certificate of formation of a nonprofit corporation formed under this chapter shall set forth: (1) If the nonprofit corporation is to have no members, a statement to that effect. (2) Any provisions, not inconsistent with law, which the incorporators elect to set forth in the certificate of formation for the regulation of the internal affairs of the nonprofit corporation, including any provision for distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation. (3) The number of directors constituting the initial board of directors, and the names and addresses of the persons who are to serve as the initial directors. (b) It shall not be necessary to set forth in the certificate of formation any of the entity powers enumerated in Section 10A-1-2.11 or set forth in this...
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10A-3-2.09
Section 10A-3-2.09 Number and election of directors; terms; removal from office. (a) The number of directors of a nonprofit corporation shall be not less than three. Subject to this limitation, the number of directors shall be fixed by the bylaws, except as to the number of the first board of directors which number shall be fixed by the certificate of formation. The number of directors may be increased or decreased from time to time by amendment to the bylaws, unless the certificate of formation provides that a change in the number of directors shall be made only by amendment of the certificate of formation. No decrease in number shall have the effect of shortening the term of any incumbent director. In the absence of a bylaw fixing the number of directors, the number shall be the same as that stated in the certificate of formation. (b) The directors constituting the first board of directors shall be named in the certificate of formation and shall hold office until the first annual...
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10A-3-1.02
Section 10A-3-1.02 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. The original or restated articles of incorporation or articles of consolidation and all amendments thereto, including articles of merger, of a domestic or foreign nonprofit corporation. The term articles of incorporation of a nonprofit corporation constitutes its certificate of formation as defined in Section 10A-1-1.03(7). The terms may be used interchangeably. The articles of incorporation or certificate of formation of a nonprofit corporation, together with its bylaws, constitute its governing documents within the meaning of Section 10A-1-1.03(40). (2) BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The group of persons vested with the management of the affairs of the corporation irrespective of the name by which the group is designated. The board of directors of a nonprofit corporation is its governing authority as...
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10A-1-8.02
Section 10A-1-8.02 Mergers of entities. (a) A merger of two or more entities, whether the other entity or entities are the same or another form of entity, may be accomplished as provided in this section. (1) CORPORATIONS. a. In the case of a corporation, other than a nonprofit corporation, that is a party to a merger, a plan of merger must be approved in accordance with the procedures and by the stockholder vote required by Article 11 of Chapter 2A. If the governing documents of the corporation provide for approval of a merger by less than all of the corporation's stockholders, approval of the merger shall constitute corporate action subject to appraisal rights pursuant to Article 13 of Chapter 2A, as applicable. No merger of a corporation into a general or limited partnership may be effected without the consent in writing of each stockholder who will have personal liability with respect to the surviving entity, notwithstanding any provision in the governing documents of the...
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10A-3-4.04
Section 10A-3-4.04 Restated certificate of formation. (a) A domestic nonprofit corporation may at any time restate its certificate of formation as theretofore amended, in the following manner: (1) If there are members entitled to vote thereon, the board of directors shall adopt a resolution setting forth the proposed restated certificate of formation and directing that they be submitted to a vote at a meeting of members entitled to vote thereon, which may be either an annual or a special meeting. (2) Written notice setting forth the proposed restated articles or a summary of the provisions thereof shall be given to each member entitled to vote thereon, within the time and in the manner provided in this chapter for the giving of notice of meetings of members. If the meeting is an annual meeting, the proposed restated articles or a summary of the provisions thereof may be included in the notice of the annual meeting. (3) At the meeting a vote of the members entitled to vote thereon shall...
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10A-3-4.01
Section 10A-3-4.01 Procedure to amend certificate of formation of a nonprofit corporation. (a) Amendments to the certificate of formation of a nonprofit corporation shall be made in the following manner: (1) If there are members entitled to vote thereon, the board of directors shall adopt a resolution setting forth the proposed amendment and directing that it be submitted to a vote at a meeting of members entitled to vote thereon, which may be either an annual or a special meeting. Written notice setting forth the proposed amendment or a summary of the changes to be effected thereby shall be given to each member entitled to vote at the meeting within the time and in the manner provided in this chapter for the giving of notice of meetings of members. The proposed amendment shall be adopted upon receiving at least two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast by members present or represented by proxy at the meeting. (2) If there are no members, or no members entitled to vote thereon, or...
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10A-20-6.02
Section 10A-20-6.02 Incorporation. (a) The incorporators of any corporation to be governed by this article shall prepare and deliver to the Secretary of State for filing a certificate of formation stating an intention to become a corporation, which certificate of formation shall be signed by each of the incorporators and shall set forth: (1) The name of the proposed corporation; (2) The objects and purposes for which the corporation is organized; (3) The location of the principal office of the corporation in this state; and (4) The name and post office address of each incorporator, not less than three in number. (b) The certificate of formation may also contain any other provisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this article, which the incorporators may desire to insert for the regulation of the business or affairs of the corporation or which would be permitted nonprofit corporations by the Alabama Nonprofit Corporation Law. The filing of the certificate of formation shall be...
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10A-3-2.11
Section 10A-3-2.11 Quorum of directors. (a) A majority of the number of directors fixed by the bylaws, or in the absence of a bylaw fixing the number of directors, then of the number stated in the certificate of formation, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, unless otherwise provided in the governing documents of the nonprofit corporation; but in no event shall a quorum consist of less than one-third of the number of directors so fixed or stated. The act of the majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the board of directors, unless the act of a greater number is required by this title or this chapter or by the nonprofit corporation's governing documents. (b) If a quorum is present when the meeting is convened, the directors present may continue to do business, taking action by a vote of a majority of a quorum as fixed above, until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough directors to leave less...
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10A-3-2.12
Section 10A-3-2.12 Board of directors; committees. If the governing documents of a nonprofit corporation so provide, the board of directors, by resolution adopted by a majority of the directors in office, may designate and appoint one or more committees each of which shall consist of two or more directors, which committees, to the extent provided in the resolution, or in the governing documents of the nonprofit corporation, shall have and exercise all the authority of the board of directors, except that no committee shall have the authority of the board of directors in reference to amending, altering, or repealing the bylaws; electing, appointing, or removing any member of any committee or any director or officer of the corporation; amending the certificate of formation, restating the certificate of formation, adopting a plan of merger or adopting a plan of consolidation with another nonprofit corporation or other entity authorizing the conversion of the nonprofit corporation into...
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10A-2-2.02
Section 10A-2-2.02 Supplemental provisions required or permitted in articles of incorporation. REPEALED IN THE 2019 REGULAR SESSION BY ACT 2019-94 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. (a) In addition to the information required to be set forth in a certificate of formation by Section 10A-1-3.05, articles of incorporation of a corporation formed under this chapter must set forth: (1) The number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue; (2) The names and addresses of the individuals who are to serve as the initial directors; and (3) The purpose or purposes for which the corporation is organized, which may be stated to be or to include the transaction of any lawful business for which corporations may be incorporated under this chapter. (b) The articles of incorporation may set forth: (1) Provisions not inconsistent with law regarding: (i) Reservation to the shareholders of the right to adopt the initial bylaws of the corporation; (ii) Managing the...
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