Michigan § 486.305 - Officers; election, term, powers; quorum of stockholders; right to vote.
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§ 486.305. Officers; election, term, powers; quorum of stockholders; right to vote.
The officers shall be elected by the stockholders when 50 per cent of the stock shall be subscribed, and 10 per cent of the amount subscribed paid in, and after a notice of at least 2 weeks has been given in some newspaper printed in the place where the said business is to be located, said notice to be signed by at least 3 stockholders; and the officers elected shall hold their office 1 year, and until their successors are elected; said officers shall have the general superintendence of the affairs of the company, and the management of the business and may call special meetings of the stockholders; and a majority of the stockholders shall constitute a quorum at all meetings and at all meetings each share shall be entitled to 1 vote either in person or by proxy.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 486.305 cover?
Section 486.305 ("Officers; election, term, powers; quorum of stockholders; right to vote.") 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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