Michigan § 457.226 - Succession and by-laws.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 457.226 — Succession and by-laws., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 457.226. Succession and by-laws.
Every such corporation shall have power to provide by its by-laws for succession to its original membership and for new membership; and shall also have power to provide by its by-laws for election from its members of a board of trustees and to fix the number and term of office of such trustees; but such board shall not be less than 5 in number and such term of office shall not exceed 3 years.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 457.226 cover?
Section 457.226 ("Succession and by-laws.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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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