33-3-305. Directors -- number and election. (1) The affairs of every domestic insurer must be managed by the number of directors fixed in the insurer's bylaws, which may not be less than 5 or more than 21 directors.
(2) Directors must be elected by the members or stockholders of a domestic insurer, except as provided in 33-3-306, at the time and place and for the terms, not exceeding 3 years, as may be provided in the insurer's bylaws. A majority of directors must be elected from the members or stockholders of the domestic insurer.
(3) The term of a director shall extend until a successor has been elected and has qualified.
History: En. Sec. 437, Ch. 286, L. 1959; R.C.M. 1947, 40-4720; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 451, L. 1993.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 33. Insurance and Insurance Companies
Chapter 3. Domestic Stock and Mutual Insurers
33-3-302. Bylaws of stock insurer -- modification
33-3-303. Meetings of stockholders or members
33-3-304. Proxies -- corrupt practices
33-3-305. Directors -- number and election
33-3-306. Participation of policyholders in election of directors of stock insurer
33-3-307. Bonding of officers and employees
33-3-308. Prohibited pecuniary interest of officials