Officers of corporation
- Statute:
- Mississippi §79-11-271 · Chapter NP (Mississippi Nonprofit Corporation Act (Miss. Code Title 79 Ch. 11))
- Topic:
- Governance · Officers
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
A corporation has the officers described in its bylaws or appointed by the board in accordance with the bylaws. One officer prepares minutes of director and member meetings and authenticates records. The same individual may hold more than one office at the same time. Look to the community's bylaws for president, secretary, and treasurer titles — this Act does not freeze those names.
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- What does Mississippi §79-11-271 require?
- A corporation has the officers described in its bylaws or appointed by the board in accordance with the bylaws. One officer prepares minutes of director and member meetings and authenticates records. The same individual may hold more than one office at the same time.
- Who does Mississippi §79-11-271 apply to?
- Mississippi §79-11-271 applies to Nonprofit associations in Mississippi.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §79-11-271?
- 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 §79-11-271?
- 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 Officers of corporation?
- 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 §79-11-271 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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