Action by members or directors without a meeting
- Statute:
- New Mexico §53-8-97 · Article NP (New Mexico Nonprofit Corporation Act (NMSA Chapter 53 Article 8))
- Topic:
- Meetings & Voting · Written consent
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
Any action this Act requires or permits at a meeting of members or directors may be taken without a meeting if a written consent setting forth the action is signed by all of the members entitled to vote on the matter, or all of the directors, as the case may be. The consent has the force of a unanimous vote and may be so stated in any articles or document filed with the secretary of state.
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How SoShiny helps with Action by members or directors without a meeting
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 New Mexico §53-8-97 require?
- Any action this Act requires or permits at a meeting of members or directors may be taken without a meeting if a written consent setting forth the action is signed by all of the members entitled to vote on the matter, or all of the directors, as the case may be. The consent has the force of a unanimous vote and may be so stated in any articles or document filed with the secretary of state.
- Who does New Mexico §53-8-97 apply to?
- New Mexico §53-8-97 applies to Nonprofit associations in New Mexico.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §53-8-97?
- Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for New Mexico community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of New Mexico §53-8-97?
- The official text is published by the New Mexico Legislature at nmonesource.com. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Action by members or directors without a meeting?
- 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 New Mexico §53-8-97 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a New Mexico-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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