Louisiana § RS 12:451 - General and special meetings; how called
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§ RS 12:451. General and special meetings; how called
In its bylaws each association shall provide for one or more regular meetings annually. The board of directors shall have the right to call a special meeting at any time, and ten per cent of the members, by petition setting forth the specific business to be brought before the association, may demand a special meeting at any time. Such meeting thereupon shall be called by the directors. Notice of each meeting, together with a statement of the purpose thereof, shall be mailed to each member at least five days prior to the meeting; provided, however, that the bylaws may require, instead, that such notice may be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation, published at the location of the registered office of the association.
Renumbered from R.S.1950, §12:361 by Acts 1968, No. 105, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1969.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 12:451 cover?
Section RS 12:451 ("General and special meetings; how called") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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