Meetings of board of directors
- Statute:
- Mississippi §79-11-255 · Chapter NP (Mississippi Nonprofit Corporation Act (Miss. Code Title 79 Ch. 11))
- Topic:
- Meetings & Voting · Board meetings
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
The board may hold regular or special meetings in or out of Mississippi. Unless the articles or bylaws say otherwise, the board may let any or all directors participate by any means of communication by which all participating directors may simultaneously hear each other during the meeting. A director participating that way is deemed present in person.
📄 Read the official text at lexisnexis.com →
How SoShiny helps with Meetings of board of directors
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 §79-11-255 require?
- The board may hold regular or special meetings in or out of Mississippi. Unless the articles or bylaws say otherwise, the board may let any or all directors participate by any means of communication by which all participating directors may simultaneously hear each other during the meeting. A director participating that way is deemed present in person.
- Who does Mississippi §79-11-255 apply to?
- Mississippi §79-11-255 applies to Nonprofit associations in Mississippi.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §79-11-255?
- 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 §79-11-255?
- 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 Meetings of board of directors?
- 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 §79-11-255 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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