(1)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the number of directors shall be specified in or fixed in accordance with the articles or bylaws.(b) If the corporation: (i) is a charitable organization as defined in Section 79-11-501; (ii) which solicits contributions or intends to solicit contributions in the state by any means whatsoever; and (iii) is incorporated on or after January 1, 2012, the board must consist of not less than three (3) directors, with the number of directors specified in or fixed in accordance with the articles or bylaws.(2) The number of directors may be increased or decreased in conformance with law from time to time by amendment to or in the manner prescribed in the articles or bylaws.Laws, 1987, ch. 485, § 68; Laws, 2011, ch. 440, § 11, eff. 1/1/2012.
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