Florida § 607.08401 - Required officers.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 607.08401 — Required officers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 607.08401. Required officers.
(1) A corporation shall have the officers described in its bylaws or appointed by the board of directors in accordance with the bylaws. (2) The board of directors may appoint one or more individuals to act as the officers of the corporation. A duly appointed officer may appoint one or more officers or assistant officers if authorized by the bylaws or the board of directors. (3) The bylaws or the board of directors shall assign to one of the officers responsibility for preparing minutes of the directors’ and shareholders’ meetings and for authenticating records of the corporation required to be kept pursuant to s. 607.1601(1) and (5). (4) The same individual may simultaneously hold more than one office in a corporation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 607.08401
What does Florida Statutes § 607.08401 cover?
Section 607.08401 ("Required officers.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. 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 Florida § 607.08401?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 607.08401 apply to my situation?
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