Board of directors; persons authorized to exercise some or all of powers of board
- Statute:
- Mississippi §79-11-231 · Chapter NP (Mississippi Nonprofit Corporation Act (Miss. Code Title 79 Ch. 11))
- Topic:
- Governance · Board required
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
Each corporation must have a board of directors. All corporate powers are exercised by or under the authority of, and the affairs managed under the direction of, that board, except as this Act or subsection (3) provides. The articles may authorize a person or persons to exercise some or all of the powers that would otherwise be the board's; those persons then have the directors' duties to that extent.
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- What does Mississippi §79-11-231 require?
- Each corporation must have a board of directors. All corporate powers are exercised by or under the authority of, and the affairs managed under the direction of, that board, except as this Act or subsection (3) provides. The articles may authorize a person or persons to exercise some or all of the powers that would otherwise be the board's; those persons then have the directors' duties to that extent.
- Who does Mississippi §79-11-231 apply to?
- Mississippi §79-11-231 applies to Nonprofit associations in Mississippi.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §79-11-231?
- 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 §79-11-231?
- 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 Board of directors; persons authorized to exercise some or all of powers of board?
- 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 Mississippi §79-11-231 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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