Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 233 of 1875 - Canal or Harbor Companies (485.1 - 485.25)
Section 485.5 - Directors; Number, Election, Term, Vacancy.

Sec. 5.
The business and property of such company shall be managed by a board of not less than 3, nor more than 7 directors, who after the first year shall be elected annually, at such time and place as the by-laws direct, and public notice shall be given of such election not less than 20 days previous thereto, in such manner as shall be prescribed by the by-laws. The election shall be made by such stockholders as shall attend for that purpose in person or by proxy. Each share shall be entitled to 1 vote, and the person receiving the greatest number of votes shall be declared elected. All vacancies in the board shall be filled by the remaining directors until another election. In case the election of directors is not held on the day fixed by the by-laws, it may be held on any day thereafter fixed by the board, on giving the same notice of the time and place as in case of an annual election.
History: 1875, Act 233, Imd. Eff. May 4, 1875 ;-- How. 3824 ;-- CL 1897, 6700 ;-- CL 1915, 8801 ;-- CL 1929, 11736 ;-- CL 1948, 485.5

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 485 - Canal, Harbor, and River Improvement Companies

Act 233 of 1875 - Canal or Harbor Companies (485.1 - 485.25)

Section 485.1 - Canal or Harbor Company; Incorporators, Procedure; Articles, Contents.

Section 485.2 - Articles; Signing, Filing; Powers of Company.

Section 485.3 - Articles; Filing, Prerequisites; Vote of Stockholder.

Section 485.4 - Articles; Certified Copy as Evidence.

Section 485.5 - Directors; Number, Election, Term, Vacancy.

Section 485.6 - Directors; Quorum; Selection of Officers.

Section 485.7 - President and Directors; Powers; Annual Report, Contents.

Section 485.8 - Construction of Route; Restrictions.

Section 485.9 - Real Estate; Power to Hold.

Section 485.10 - Condemnation; Procedure; Use of Property.

Section 485.11 - Tolls and Charges; Establishment, Lien, Evidence.

Section 485.12 - Injury to Property; Violation of Regulation; Liability for Damages, Lien.

Section 485.13 - Repair of Bridges.

Section 485.14 - Stockholder's Liability; Recovery Prerequisites; Subrogation; Contribution.

Section 485.15 - Avoidance of Payment of Toll; Penalty.

Section 485.16 - Amendment or Repeal.

Section 485.17 - Taxation.

Section 485.18 - Existing Corporation; Organization Under Act, Preference in Subscription.

Section 485.19 - Failure to Furnish Cargo Statement; Penalty.

Section 485.20 - Bonds; Issuance, Restrictions.

Section 485.21 - Canal or Improvement, Purchase by County; Procedure; Operation; Sale to United States.

Section 485.22 - Canal or Improvement, Purchase by County; Procedure; Submission to Electors; Bonds, Issuance.

Section 485.23 - Re-Instated Corporations.

Section 485.24 - Re-Instated Corporations; Formation of Companies to Purchase and Operate.

Section 485.25 - Purchasing Corporation; Powers and Duties; Log Interest; Public Rights.