Massachusetts § 12 - First meeting; selection of directors
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 12 — First meeting; selection of directors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12. First meeting; selection of directors
Section 12. The first meeting of the corporation shall be held within six months after the execution of the articles of organization. If the directors of the corporation have been previously chosen in anticipation of its organization, or in connection with a plan for preliminary organization, or in accordance with contracts made in anticipation of such organization, such choice of directors shall be ratified at said meeting. Elections of directors shall thereafter be governed by section forty-seven of chapter one hundred and fifty-six B, except as provided in the following section.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 12
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 12 cover?
Section 12 ("First meeting; selection of directors") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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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