District Of Columbia § 29-406.56 - Indemnification of officers.
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§ 29-406.56. Indemnification of officers.
29-406.56A nonprofit corporation may indemnify and advance expenses under this part to an officer of the corporation who is a party to a proceeding because he or she is or was an officer of the corporation:
To the same extent as a director; and
If he or she is an officer but not a director, to such further extent as may be provided by the articles of incorporation, the bylaws, a resolution of the board of directors, or contract, except for:
Liability in connection with a proceeding by or in the right of the corporation other than for reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the proceeding; or
Liability arising out of conduct that constitutes:
Receipt by the officer of a financial benefit to which the officer is not entitled;
An intentional infliction of harm on the corporation or the members; or
An intentional violation of criminal law.
Subsection (a)(2) of this section shall apply to an officer who is also a director if the basis on which he or she is made a party to the proceeding is an act or omission solely as an officer.
An officer of a corporation who is not a director shall be entitled to mandatory indemnification under , and may apply to a court under for indemnification or an advance for expenses, in each case to the same extent to which a director may be entitled to indemnification or advance for expenses under those provisions.
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