Montana § 35-16-314 - Qualifications Of Directors -- Quorum -- Vacancies
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§ 35-16-314. Qualifications Of Directors -- Quorum -- Vacancies
Qualifications of directors -- quorum -- vacancies. (1) A person is not eligible to be a director of any corporation or district organized under the provisions of this chapter unless the person is a member of the corporation or district and a resident agricultural freeholder in the state of Montana. (2) A quorum of the board of directors is necessary for the transaction of business. However, if the bylaws or board of directors provide for an executive committee, a quorum of that committee may carry on business. (3) Whenever a vacancy occurs in the office of a director, unless the bylaws provide otherwise, the vacancy may be filled by appointment by the board of directors.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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