Guam § 17809 - Vacancy on Board.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 17809 — Vacancy on Board., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17809. Vacancy on Board.
(a) Unless the organic rules otherwise provide, a vacancy on the board of directors must be filled:
(1) within a reasonable time by majority vote of the remaining directors until the next annual
members meeting or a special meeting of members called to fill the vacancy; and
(2) for the unexpired term by members at the next annual members meeting or a special meeting
of members called to fill the vacancy.
(b) Unless the organic rules or bylaws otherwise provide, if a vacating director was elected or
appointed by a class of members or a district:
(1) the new director must be of that class or district; and
(2) the selection of the director for the unexpired term must be conducted in the same manner as
would the selection for that position without a vacancy.
(c) If a member appointed a vacating director, the organic rules may provide for that member to appoint
a director to fill the vacancy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 17809
What does Guam Code Annotated § 17809 cover?
Section 17809 ("Vacancy on Board.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. 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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