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A. A board of directors must consist of one or more individuals. The number of directors shall be fixed by or in accordance with the articles of incorporation or, if not so fixed, shall be the number fixed by or in accordance with the bylaws. If not fixed by or in accordance with the articles or the bylaws, the number of directors shall be the number elected from time to time by the shareholders and, if directors have not been elected by the shareholders, the number of directors shall be the number of directors named as initial directors in the articles of incorporation.
B. The number of directors may be increased or decreased from time to time by amendment to, or in the manner provided in, the articles of incorporation or the bylaws.
C. Directors are elected at the first annual shareholders' meeting and at each annual meeting thereafter unless their terms are staggered under R.S. 12:1-806.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 12, § 1-803. Number and election of directors - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-12-sect-1-803/
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