Arkansas § 4-33-303 - Emergency powers.

Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-33-303 — Emergency powers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4-33-303. Emergency powers.

In anticipation of or during an emergency defined in subsection (d) of this section, the board of directors of a corporation may: modify lines of succession to accommodate the incapacity of any director, officer, employee, or agent; and relocate the principal office, designate alternative principal offices or regional offices, or authorize the officer to do so. During an emergency defined in subsection (d) of this section, unless emergency bylaws provide otherwise: notice of a meeting of the board of directors need be given only to those directors it is practicable to reach and may be given in any practicable manner, including by publication and radio; and one (1) or more officers of the corporation present at a meeting of the board of directors may be deemed to be directors for the meeting, in order of rank and within the same rank in order of seniority, as necessary to achieve a quorum. Corporate action taken in good faith during an emergency under this section to further the ordinary affairs of the corporation: binds the corporation; and may not be used to impose liability on a corporate director, officer, employee, or agent. An emergency exists for purposes of this section if a quorum of the corporation's directors cannot readily be assembled because of some catastrophic event.

Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 4-33-303

What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-33-303 cover?

Section 4-33-303 ("Emergency powers.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Arkansas § 4-33-303?

A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-33-303" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Arkansas law?

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How does Arkansas § 4-33-303 apply to my situation?

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