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(a) A corporation has the following officers:
(1) a president;
(2) at least one vice president;
(3) a secretary;
(4) a treasurer; and
(5) other officers or assistant officers considered necessary.
(b) An officer of the corporation is elected or appointed at the time, in the manner, and for the term prescribed by the certificate of formation or bylaws, except that an officer's term may not exceed three years. In the absence of provisions in the certificate of formation or the bylaws prescribing the selection or terms of officers, the board of directors shall annually elect or appoint officers.
(c) A person may hold more than one office, except that the same person may not hold the offices of president and secretary.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 501.065. Officers - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/local-government-code/loc-gov-t-sect-501-065/
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