Sec. 531.
(1) The officers of a corporation shall consist of a president, secretary, treasurer, and, if desired, a chairman of the board, 1 or more vice-presidents, and such other officers as may be prescribed by the bylaws or determined by the board. Unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws, the officers shall be elected or appointed by the board.
(2) Two or more offices may be held by the same person but an officer shall not execute, acknowledge or verify an instrument in more than 1 capacity if the instrument is required by law or the articles or bylaws to be executed, acknowledged or verified by 2 or more officers.
(3) An officer elected or appointed as herein provided shall hold office for the term for which he is elected or appointed and until his successor is elected or appointed and qualified, or until his resignation or removal.
(4) An officer, as between himself and other officers and the corporation, has such authority and shall perform such duties in the management of the corporation as may be provided in the bylaws, or as may be determined by resolution of the board not inconsistent with the bylaws.
History: 1972, Act 284, Eff. Jan. 1, 1973
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 284 of 1972 - Business Corporation Act (450.1101 - 450.2099)
284-1972-5 - Chapter 5 Directors and Officers (450.1501...450.1571)
Section 450.1501 - Management of Corporation; Qualifications of Director.
Section 450.1511 - Removal of Directors by Shareholders.
Section 450.1514 - Removal of Director by Court.
Section 450.1515 - Repealed. 1989, Act 121, Eff. Oct. 1, 1989.
Section 450.1515a - Filling Vacancy in Board.
Section 450.1521 - Regular or Special Meetings of Board.
Section 450.1523 - Quorum; Majority Vote as Constituting Action of Board.
Section 450.1525 - Consent to Action of Board Without Meeting.
Section 450.1528 - Committees; Powers and Authority; Limitations; Subcommittees.
Section 450.1529 - Submission of Matter to Shareholder Vote.
Section 450.1535 - Removal or Resignation of Officers; Contract Rights.
Section 450.1541 - Repealed. 1989, Act 121, Eff. Oct. 1, 1989.
Section 450.1545 - Repealed. 1989, Act 121, Eff. Oct. 1, 1989.
Section 450.1545a - Interest of Director or Officer in Transaction; Compensation of Directors.
Section 450.1546 - Repealed. 1989, Act 121, Eff. Oct. 1, 1989.
Section 450.1548 - Loan, Guaranty, or Assistance by Corporation to Director, Officer, or Employee.
Section 450.1553 - Presumption of Concurrence by Director in Corporation Action; Effect of Dissent.
Section 450.1554 - Action Against Director or Shareholder; Limitation.
Section 450.1561 - Indemnification of Certain Persons Generally.
Section 450.1562 - Additional Provisions for Indemnification of Certain Persons.
Section 450.1563 - Indemnification Against Actual and Reasonable Expenses.
Section 450.1564 - Repealed. 1989, Act 121, Eff. Oct. 1, 1989.
Section 450.1564c - Application for Indemnification to Court; Determination.