Florida § 617.0840 - Required officers.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 617.0840 — Required officers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 617.0840. Required officers.
(1) A corporation shall have the officers described in its articles of incorporation or its bylaws who shall be elected or appointed at such time and for such terms as is provided in the articles of incorporation or the bylaws. In the absence of any such provisions, all officers shall be elected or appointed by the board of directors annually. (2) 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 delegate to one of the officers responsibility for preparing minutes of the directors’ and members’ meetings and for authenticating records of the corporation. (4) The same individual may simultaneously hold more than one office in a corporation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 617.0840
What does Florida Statutes § 617.0840 cover?
Section 617.0840 ("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 § 617.0840?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 617.0840 apply to my situation?
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