Expulsion or suspension of member or termination or suspension of membership
- Statute:
- Mississippi §79-11-189 · Chapter NP (Mississippi Nonprofit Corporation Act (Miss. Code Title 79 Ch. 11))
- Topic:
- Member Rights · Expulsion procedure
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
No member may be expelled or suspended, and no membership terminated or suspended, except by a procedure that is fair and reasonable and carried out in good faith. A safe harbor: at least 15 days' prior written notice of the action and the reasons, plus a chance to be heard orally or in writing at least 5 days before it takes effect, before someone with power to stop it. Mailed notice is first-class or certified to the last address on the corporation's records. A challenge, including defective notice, must be started within one year of the effective date. An expelled or suspended member may still owe dues, assessments, or fees.
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- What does Mississippi §79-11-189 require?
- No member may be expelled or suspended, and no membership terminated or suspended, except by a procedure that is fair and reasonable and carried out in good faith. A safe harbor: at least 15 days' prior written notice of the action and the reasons, plus a chance to be heard orally or in writing at least 5 days before it takes effect, before someone with power to stop it. Mailed notice is first-class or certified to the last address on the corporation's records.
- Who does Mississippi §79-11-189 apply to?
- Mississippi §79-11-189 applies to Nonprofit associations in Mississippi.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §79-11-189?
- 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 §79-11-189?
- 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 Expulsion or suspension of member or termination or suspension of membership?
- SoShiny tracks every member, owner, and renter at the unit level with the contact details and access rights this statute protects. Privacy-respecting by default, with statutory directory disclosures and opt-outs handled per-member. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Mississippi §79-11-189 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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