Massachusetts § 5 - Clerk and treasurer of association; term; vacancies
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 5 — Clerk and treasurer of association; term; vacancies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5. Clerk and treasurer of association; term; vacancies
Section 5. The directors shall appoint a clerk and a treasurer who shall hold their respective offices until a clerk and a treasurer of the company are qualified in their stead. The directors shall fill any vacancy in their board, or in the office of clerk or treasurer, before the organization of the company.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 5
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 5 cover?
Section 5 ("Clerk and treasurer of association; term; vacancies") 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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