Maryland § 5-5A-13
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-5A-13, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-5A-13.
(a) Until the first annual meeting of members and until successors are elected and qualified, the board of directors shall consist of:
(1) Individuals named as directors in the articles; or
(2) If no directors are named, the incorporators.
(b) (1) The directors shall be elected by the members or by delegates of the members.
(2) Unless the bylaws provide otherwise, the directors shall be elected at the first annual membership meeting and at each subsequent annual membership meeting, and shall hold office until the next annual membership meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified.
(3) The bylaws may provide for staggered terms of directors and delegates.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-5A-13
What does Maryland Code § 5-5A-13 cover?
Section 5-5A-13 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. 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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