Sec. 535.
(1) An officer elected or appointed by the board may be removed by the board with or without cause. An officer elected by the shareholders or members may be removed, with or without cause, only by vote of the shareholders or members. The authority of the officer to act as an officer may be suspended by the board for cause.
(2) The removal of an officer shall be without prejudice to the contract rights of the officer, if any. The election or appointment of an officer does not of itself create contract rights.
(3) An officer may resign by written notice to the corporation. The resignation is effective upon its receipt by the corporation or at a subsequent time specified in the notice of resignation.
History: 1982, Act 162, Eff. Jan. 1, 1983
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 162 of 1982 - Nonprofit Corporation Act (450.2101 - 450.3192)
162-1982-5 - Chapter 5 (450.2501...450.2571)
Section 450.2501a - Board of Directors; Minimum Age; Requirements.
Section 450.2505 - Board; Number, Term, Election or Appointment, and Resignation of Directors.
Section 450.2506 - Dividing Directors Up to 5 Classes; Election or Appointment; Term; Expiration.
Section 450.2511 - Removal of Director; Vote.
Section 450.2514 - Removal of Director by Circuit Court.
Section 450.2515 - Repealed. 2014, Act 557, Imd. Eff. Jan. 15, 2015.
Section 450.2523 - Quorum; Vote Constituting Action of Board or Committee; Amendment of Bylaws.
Section 450.2525 - Taking Action Without Meeting; Consent.
Section 450.2529 - Submitting Matter to Vote.
Section 450.2545 - Repealed. 2014, Act 557, Imd. Eff. Jan. 15, 2015.
Section 450.2545a - Transaction in Which Director or Officer Has Interest.
Section 450.2546 - Repealed. 2014, Act 557, Imd. Eff. Jan. 15, 2015.
Section 450.2548 - Loan, Guaranty, or Assistance by Corporation for Officer or Employee.
Section 450.2552 - Rights of Director Against Whom Claim Successfully Asserted Under MCL 450.2551.
Section 450.2554 - Commencement of Action Under MCL 450.2551 or 450.2552.
Section 450.2556 - Volunteer's Acts or Omissions; Claim for Monetary Damages.
Section 450.2564 - Repealed. 2014, Act 557, Imd. Eff. Jan. 15, 2015.
Section 450.2569 - Scope of "Corporation" for Purposes of MCL 450.2561 to 450.2567.