Standards of conduct for officers; presumption of good faith and ordinary care
- Statute:
- Georgia §14-3-842 · Article NP (Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code (O.C.G.A. Title 14 Ch. 3))
- Topic:
- Board Duties · Officer duty
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
An officer with discretionary authority must act in good faith, with ordinary care, and in a manner the officer reasonably believes to be in the best interests of the corporation, with the same right to rely on others that directors have.
📄 Read the official text at legis.ga.gov →
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- What does Georgia §14-3-842 require?
- An officer with discretionary authority must act in good faith, with ordinary care, and in a manner the officer reasonably believes to be in the best interests of the corporation, with the same right to rely on others that directors have.
- Who does Georgia §14-3-842 apply to?
- Georgia §14-3-842 applies to Nonprofit associations in Georgia.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §14-3-842?
- Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for Georgia community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of Georgia §14-3-842?
- The official text is published by the Georgia General Assembly at legis.ga.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Standards of conduct for officers; presumption of good faith and ordinary care?
- SoShiny is built around the Florida statutes from day one. The features that help you comply with this section are part of every plan — no add-ons, no per-document fees. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Georgia §14-3-842 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a Georgia-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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