4-33-805. Terms of directors generally.

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4-33-805. Terms of directors generally.

4-33-805. Terms of directors generally. (a) The articles or bylaws must specify the term of directors. Except for designated or appointed directors, the terms of directors may not exceed the lesser of six (6) years or the stated duration of the corporation. In the absence of any term specified in the articles or bylaws, the term of each director shall be one (1) year. Directors may be elected for successive terms, unless otherwise provided in the articles or bylaws. (b) A decrease in the number of directors or term of office does not shorten an incumbent director's term. (c) Except as provided in the articles or bylaws: (1) the term of a director filling a vacancy in the office of a director elected by members expires at the next election of directors by members; and (2) the term of a director filling any other vacancy expires at the end of the unexpired term that such director is filling. (d) Despite the expiration of a director's term, the director continues to serve until the director's successor is elected, designated or appointed and qualifies, or until there is a decrease in the number of directors.

Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 4-33-805

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