Vermont § 817 - Committees
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 817 — Committees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 817. Committees
- (a) Unless the organic rules otherwise provide, a board of directors may create one or
more committees and appoint one or more individuals to serve on a committee. (b) Unless the organic rules otherwise provide, an individual appointed to serve on a
committee of a mutual benefit enterprise need not be a director or member. (c) An individual who is not a director and is serving on a committee has the same rights,
duties, and obligations as a director serving on the committee. (d) Unless the organic rules otherwise provide, each committee of a mutual benefit enterprise
may exercise the powers delegated to it by the board of directors, but a committee
may not: (1) approve allocations or distributions except according to a formula or method prescribed
by the board of directors; (2) approve or propose to members action requiring approval of members; or (3) fill vacancies on the board of directors or any of its committees. (Added 2011, No. 84 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. April 20, 2012.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 817
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 817 cover?
Section 817 ("Committees") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 817?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 817 apply to my situation?
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