Definitions
- Statute:
- Mississippi §79-11-127 · Chapter NP (Mississippi Nonprofit Corporation Act (Miss. Code Title 79 Ch. 11))
- Topic:
- Definitions · Glossary
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
Defines the corporate words this Act uses, including board of directors, bylaws, member, articles of incorporation, notice, and record. In an HOA, membership is typically automatic with lot ownership under the declaration; the declaration and this Act are read together. Most of the Act's meeting and quorum rules are defaults that the articles or bylaws may change.
📄 Read the official text at lexisnexis.com →
How SoShiny helps with Definitions
SoShiny implements these statutory definitions across the platform — when a section refers to "unit owner," "member," "voting interest," or "official record," SoShiny uses the same definition in the data model.
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- What does Mississippi §79-11-127 require?
- Defines the corporate words this Act uses, including board of directors, bylaws, member, articles of incorporation, notice, and record. In an HOA, membership is typically automatic with lot ownership under the declaration; the declaration and this Act are read together. Most of the Act's meeting and quorum rules are defaults that the articles or bylaws may change.
- Who does Mississippi §79-11-127 apply to?
- Mississippi §79-11-127 applies to Nonprofit associations in Mississippi.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §79-11-127?
- Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for Mississippi community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of Mississippi §79-11-127?
- The official text is published by the Mississippi Legislature at lexisnexis.com. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Definitions?
- SoShiny implements these statutory definitions across the platform — when a section refers to "unit owner," "member," "voting interest," or "official record," SoShiny uses the same definition in the data model. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Mississippi §79-11-127 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a Mississippi-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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