Mississippi §79-11-259

Notice of regular and special meetings of board of directors

Statute:
Mississippi §79-11-259 · Chapter NP (Mississippi Nonprofit Corporation Act (Miss. Code Title 79 Ch. 11))
Topic:
Meetings & Voting · Board notice
Applies to:
Nonprofit associations

Unless the articles or bylaws provide otherwise, regular board meetings may be held without notice of date, time, place, or purpose. Unless the articles or bylaws set a longer or shorter period, special board meetings must be preceded by at least two days' notice of the date, time, and place. That notice need not describe the purpose unless the articles or bylaws require it.

board notice; regular without notice; special two days

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Frequently asked

What does Mississippi §79-11-259 require?
Unless the articles or bylaws provide otherwise, regular board meetings may be held without notice of date, time, place, or purpose. Unless the articles or bylaws set a longer or shorter period, special board meetings must be preceded by at least two days' notice of the date, time, and place. That notice need not describe the purpose unless the articles or bylaws require it.
Who does Mississippi §79-11-259 apply to?
Mississippi §79-11-259 applies to Nonprofit associations in Mississippi.
What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §79-11-259?
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 §79-11-259?
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 Notice of regular and special 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 §79-11-259 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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