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Wisconsin Statutes Corporations (Ch. 180 to 188) § 181.0809. Removal of designated or appointed directors

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Designated directors. A designated director may be removed by an amendment to the articles of incorporation or bylaws deleting or changing the designation. The removal shall be effective on the effective date of the amendment to the articles of incorporation or bylaws, unless the amendment specifies a different date.

(2) Appointed directors. (a) Except as otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws, an appointed director may be removed without cause by the person appointing the director.

(b) The person removing an appointed director shall do so by giving written notice of the removal to the appointed director and either the presiding officer of the board or the corporation's president or secretary.

(c) A removal under this subsection is effective when the notice under par. (b) is effective under s. 181.0105(4) unless the notice specifies a future effective date.

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