If the articles of incorporation authorize dividing the shares into classes, the articles may also authorize the election of all or a specified number of directors by the holders of one or more authorized classes of shares. Each class (or classes) of shares entitled to elect one or more directors is a separate voting group for purposes of the election of directors.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 79 - Corporations, Associations, and Partnerships
Chapter 4 - Mississippi Business Corporation Act
Article 8 - Directors and Officers
§ 79-4-8.01. Requirement for Board of Directors; exception; duties of Board
§ 79-4-8.02. Qualifications of directors
§ 79-4-8.03. Number and election of directors
§ 79-4-8.04. Election of directors by authorized classes of shares
§ 79-4-8.05. Terms of directors generally
§ 79-4-8.06. Staggered terms for directors
§ 79-4-8.07. Resignation of directors
§ 79-4-8.08. Removal of directors by shareholders