Utah § 16-16-809 - Vacancy on board.

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§ 16-16-809. Vacancy on board.

16-16-809.  Vacancy on board.
(1) Unless the organic rules otherwise provide, a vacancy on the board of directors shall be filled:
(a) within a reasonable time by majority vote of the remaining directors until the next annual members meeting or a special meeting of members called to fill the vacancy; and
(b) for the unexpired term by members at the next annual members meeting or a special meeting of members called to fill the vacancy.
(2) Unless the organic rules otherwise provide, if a vacating director was elected or appointed by a class of members or a district:
(a) the new director shall be of that class or district; and
(b) the selection of the director for the unexpired term shall be conducted in the same manner as would the selection for that position without a vacancy.
(3) If a member appointed a vacating director, the organic rules may provide for that member to appoint a director to fill the vacancy.


Amended by Chapter 378, 2010 General Session

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