Special meetings of members
- Statute:
- Mississippi §79-11-199 · Chapter NP (Mississippi Nonprofit Corporation Act (Miss. Code Title 79 Ch. 11))
- Topic:
- Meetings & Voting · Special meeting
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
Hold a special members' meeting on call of the board or anyone the articles or bylaws authorize, or if holders of at least 5 percent of the voting power sign, date, and deliver a written demand describing the purpose. If notice is not given under §79-11-205 within 30 days after the demand is delivered to a corporate officer, a signer of the demand may set the time and place and give notice. Only matters described in the notice may be conducted. Articles or bylaws may allow a fully electronic special meeting on the same hear-or-read, vote, question, and comment terms as the annual meeting.
📄 Read the official text at lexisnexis.com →
How SoShiny helps with Special meetings of members
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 §79-11-199 require?
- Hold a special members' meeting on call of the board or anyone the articles or bylaws authorize, or if holders of at least 5 percent of the voting power sign, date, and deliver a written demand describing the purpose. If notice is not given under §79-11-205 within 30 days after the demand is delivered to a corporate officer, a signer of the demand may set the time and place and give notice. Only matters described in the notice may be conducted.
- Who does Mississippi §79-11-199 apply to?
- Mississippi §79-11-199 applies to Nonprofit associations in Mississippi.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §79-11-199?
- 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 §79-11-199?
- 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 Special meetings of members?
- 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 §79-11-199 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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