New Jersey § 15a:6-3
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 15a:6-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15a:6-3.
a. If the certificate of incorporation or the bylaws or any other applicable law provides
that the trustees shall be elected by the members, the trustees named in the certificate
of incorporation shall hold office until the first annual or biennial meeting of the
members and until their successors are elected and qualified. If the certificate of incorporation or the bylaws or any other applicable law provides
that the trustees shall be elected by the board, the trustees named in the certificate
of incorporation shall hold office until the first annual or biennial meeting of the
board of trustees and until their successors shall have been elected and qualified. The certificate of incorporation or the bylaws may provide that a meeting of the
board to elect trustees shall be held at least once every 2 years. If a provision for a required meeting of the board is not set forth in the certificate
of incorporation or bylaws, then the meeting shall be held annually. b. If the certificate of incorporation or the bylaws provide that some of or all the
trustees shall be elected or selected other than by the members or the board, the
trustees named in the certificate of incorporation shall hold office for the term
specified in the certificate of incorporation or bylaws and until their successors
are elected and qualified. c. At the first annual or biennial meeting of the members or of the board of trustees
and at each annual or biennial meeting thereafter, the members or the board of trustees,
as the certificate of incorporation or the bylaws or any other applicable law may
provide, shall elect trustees to be elected by them to hold office until the next
annual or biennial meeting, except as to the classification of trustees as permitted
by subsection b. of section 15A:6-4 . Each trustee shall hold office for the term for which the trustee is elected and
qualified and until a successor is elected and qualified. d. A trustee may resign by written notice to the corporation. The resignation shall be effective upon receipt thereof by the corporation or at
a subsequent time as shall be specified in the notice of resignation.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 15a:6-3
What does New Jersey Statutes § 15a:6-3 cover?
Section 15a:6-3 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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