Member action by written ballot or electronic voting without a meeting
- Statute:
- North Carolina §55A-7-08 · Chapter 55A (North Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act)
- Topic:
- Meetings & Voting · Written ballot and electronic vote
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
Unless the articles or bylaws prohibit it, any action that may be taken at a membership meeting may be taken without a meeting by written ballot or, for members who have agreed under §1-70, by electronic voting. The ballot must describe each proposed action and give an opportunity to vote for or against.
📄 Read the official text at ncleg.gov →
How SoShiny helps with Member action by written ballot or electronic voting 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.
See the feature → Start freeFrequently asked
- What does North Carolina §55A-7-08 require?
- Unless the articles or bylaws prohibit it, any action that may be taken at a membership meeting may be taken without a meeting by written ballot or, for members who have agreed under §1-70, by electronic voting. The ballot must describe each proposed action and give an opportunity to vote for or against.
- Who does North Carolina §55A-7-08 apply to?
- North Carolina §55A-7-08 applies to Nonprofit associations in North Carolina.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §55A-7-08?
- Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for North Carolina community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of North Carolina §55A-7-08?
- The official text is published by the North Carolina General Assembly at ncleg.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Member action by written ballot or electronic voting 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 North Carolina §55A-7-08 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a North Carolina-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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