Voting for directors; cumulative voting
- Statute:
- North Carolina §55A-7-25 · Chapter 55A (North Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act)
- Topic:
- Meetings & Voting · Director elections
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
Directors are elected by a plurality of the votes cast by the members entitled to vote in the election, at a meeting at which a quorum is present, unless the articles or bylaws require more. Cumulative voting is allowed only if the articles provide for it.
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How SoShiny helps with Voting for directors; cumulative voting
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- What does North Carolina §55A-7-25 require?
- Directors are elected by a plurality of the votes cast by the members entitled to vote in the election, at a meeting at which a quorum is present, unless the articles or bylaws require more. Cumulative voting is allowed only if the articles provide for it.
- Who does North Carolina §55A-7-25 apply to?
- North Carolina §55A-7-25 applies to Nonprofit associations in North Carolina.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §55A-7-25?
- 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-7-25?
- 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 Voting for directors; cumulative voting?
- 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-7-25 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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