Annual membership meeting
- Statute:
- Mississippi §79-11-197 · Chapter NP (Mississippi Nonprofit Corporation Act (Miss. Code Title 79 Ch. 11))
- Topic:
- Meetings & Voting · Annual meeting
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
A corporation with members shall hold a membership meeting annually at the time the bylaws fix. Default place is the principal office if the bylaws are silent; meetings may be in or out of Mississippi. At the annual meeting the president and chief financial officer report on activities and financial condition. Failing to hold the meeting does not invalidate corporate action. The articles or bylaws may provide that the meeting is held by Internet or other electronic communications technology if members can read or hear the proceedings substantially as they happen, vote, pose questions, and comment.
📄 Read the official text at lexisnexis.com →
How SoShiny helps with Annual membership meeting
SoShiny builds your meeting agenda, posts statutory notice, runs the meeting from one screen, records motions and resolutions with per-member yes/no/abstain votes, and produces print-ready minutes that meet Florida §718.112 / §720.303 notice and recordkeeping requirements.
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- What does Mississippi §79-11-197 require?
- A corporation with members shall hold a membership meeting annually at the time the bylaws fix. Default place is the principal office if the bylaws are silent; meetings may be in or out of Mississippi. At the annual meeting the president and chief financial officer report on activities and financial condition.
- Who does Mississippi §79-11-197 apply to?
- Mississippi §79-11-197 applies to Nonprofit associations in Mississippi.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §79-11-197?
- 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 §79-11-197?
- 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 Annual membership meeting?
- SoShiny builds your meeting agenda, posts statutory notice, runs the meeting from one screen, records motions and resolutions with per-member yes/no/abstain votes, and produces print-ready minutes that meet Florida §718.112 / §720.303 notice and recordkeeping requirements. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Mississippi §79-11-197 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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