Michigan Compiled Laws
284-1972-2 - Chapter 2 Formation; Purposes and Powers (450.1201...450.1275)
Section 450.1223 - Selection of Board; Adoption of Bylaws; First Meeting; Quorum; Election of Officers; Transaction of Business.

Sec. 223.
Before or after filing of the articles of incorporation a majority of the incorporators, at a meeting or by written instrument, shall select a board and may adopt bylaws. On or after the filing date of the articles any member of the board may call the first meeting of the board upon not less than 3 days notice by mail to each director. A majority of the directors constitutes a quorum for the first meeting of the board. At the first meeting, the board may adopt bylaws, elect officers and transact such other business as may come before the meeting.
History: 1972, Act 284, Eff. Jan. 1, 1973

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 450 - Corporations

Act 284 of 1972 - Business Corporation Act (450.1101 - 450.2099)

284-1972-2 - Chapter 2 Formation; Purposes and Powers (450.1201...450.1275)

Section 450.1201 - Incorporators.

Section 450.1202 - Articles of Incorporation; Contents.

Section 450.1204 - Articles of Incorporation; Provision as to Compromise, Arrangement, or Plan of Reorganization.

Section 450.1205 - Articles of Incorporation; Effect of Provision as to Compromise, Arrangement, or Plan of Reorganization.

Section 450.1209 - Articles of Incorporation; Permissible Provisions.

Section 450.1211 - Corporate Name; Required Words and Abbreviations.

Section 450.1212 - Corporate Name; Conformity; Noncompliance of Corporate Name of Foreign Corporation as Bar to Certificate of Authority; Rights to Use of Corporate Name Not Created.

Section 450.1213 - Assumption of Name Implying Banking, Insurance, Surety, or Trust Company; Prohibited Letters or Words; Corporation Licensed as Nursing Home; Use of Terms.

Section 450.1215 - Corporate Name; Reservation of Right to Use; Transfer of Right.

Section 450.1217 - Transacting Business Under Assumed Name; Certificate.

Section 450.1221 - Beginning of Corporate Existence; Filing of Articles as Evidence.

Section 450.1223 - Selection of Board; Adoption of Bylaws; First Meeting; Quorum; Election of Officers; Transaction of Business.

Section 450.1231 - Adoption, Amendment, or Repeal of Bylaws; Contents of Bylaws.

Section 450.1241 - Registered Office and Resident Agent Required; Address.

Section 450.1242 - Changing Registered Office or Resident Agent; Statement; Changing Address of Registered Office.

Section 450.1243 - Resignation of Resident Agent.

Section 450.1246 - Service of Process.

Section 450.1251 - Formation of Corporation for Lawful Purpose; Exception; Aiding National Emergency.

Section 450.1261 - Corporate Powers.

Section 450.1271 - Asserting Lack of Corporate Capacity or Power.

Section 450.1275 - Agreement to Pay Interest in Excess of Legal Rate; Defense of Usury Prohibited.