New Jersey § 14a:6-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 14a:6-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14a:6-5.
(1) Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or the by-laws,
any directorship not filled at the annual meeting , any vacancy, however caused, occurring in the board , and newly created directorships resulting from an increase in the authorized number
of directors may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors even
though less than a quorum of the board, or by a sole remaining director. A director so elected by the board shall hold office until the next succeeding annual
meeting of shareholders and until his successor shall have been elected and qualified. (2) Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or by-laws, when
one or more directors shall resign from the board effective at a future date, a majority
of the directors, then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have
power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such
resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall
hold office as herein provided in the filling of other vacancies. (3) Any directorship not filled by the board may be filled by the shareholders at an annual meeting or at a special meeting of shareholders called for that purpose . (4) If by reason of death, resignation or other cause a corporation has no directors
in office, any shareholder or the executor or administrator of a deceased shareholder
may call a special meeting of shareholders for the election of directors and, over
his own signature, shall give notice of said meeting in accordance with section 14A:5-4 except to the extent that such notice is waived pursuant to section 14A:5-5 .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 14a:6-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 14a:6-5 cover?
Section 14a:6-5 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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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 14a:6-5 apply to my situation?
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