Section 10-3A-34 Board of directors. - Alabama Statutes

Section 10-3A-34

Board of directors.

(a) All corporate powers shall be exercised by or under authority of, and the business and affairs of a corporation shall be managed under the direction of a board of directors except as may be otherwise provided in this chapter or the articles of incorporation. If any such provision is made in the articles of incorporation, the power and duties conferred or imposed upon the board of directors by this chapter shall be exercised or performed to such extent and by such person or persons as shall be provided in the articles of incorporation. Directors shall be natural persons but need not be residents of Alabama unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws so require. The articles of incorporation or bylaws may prescribe other qualifications for directors. The board of directors shall have authority to fix the compensation of directors unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation.

(b) The directors of the corporation shall not, as such, be liable for obligations of the corporation.

(Acts 1984, No. 84-290, p. 502, §19.)