Alabama § 10A-3A-9.20 - Authority to Amend.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 10A-3A-9.20 — Authority to Amend., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10A-3A-9.20. Authority to Amend.
(a) The members of a membership nonprofit corporation may amend or repeal the membership nonprofit corporation’s bylaws except as provided in the certificate of incorporation or bylaws.
(b) The board of directors of a membership nonprofit corporation or nonmembership nonprofit corporation may amend or repeal the nonprofit corporation’s bylaws, except as provided in the certificate of incorporation, bylaws, Section 10A-3A-9.21, or Section 10A-3A-9.22.
(c) Neither (i) a member of a membership nonprofit corporation nor (ii) a person or group of persons having rights under the certificate of incorporation, has a vested property right resulting from any provision in the bylaws, including provisions relating to management, control, or purpose of the nonprofit corporation.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 10A-3A-9.20
What does Code of Alabama § 10A-3A-9.20 cover?
Section 10A-3A-9.20 ("Authority to Amend.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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