Massachusetts § 25 - Election of officers
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 25 — Election of officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25. Election of officers
Section 25. The clerk or secretary shall be elected by the stockholders at their annual meeting or at a special meeting duly called for the purpose.
The president shall be elected by and from the board of directors and shall be chairman thereof unless the board designates a director in lieu of the president to be chairman. The directors shall elect the treasurer and any other officers. The president as may be required or permitted by law or by-law may select other officers. The officers elected by the board shall hold their respective offices during the pleasure of the directors. The directors may fill a vacancy in the office of clerk or secretary until the next meeting of the stockholders.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 25
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 25 cover?
Section 25 ("Election of officers") 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.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 25?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 25" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 25 apply to my situation?
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