Oregon Code § 65.057·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Organization of corporation.
(1) After incorporation:
(a) If initial
directors are named in the articles of incorporation, the initial directors
shall hold an organizational meeting at the call of a majority of the
directors, with notice as provided in ORS 65.344, to complete the organization
of the corporation by appointing officers, adopting bylaws and carrying on any
other business brought before the meeting.
(b) If initial
directors are not named in the articles of incorporation, the incorporator or
incorporators shall hold an organizational meeting at the call of a majority of
the incorporators with equivalent notice to that specified in ORS 65.344:
(A) To complete
the organization of the corporation and to elect directors; or
(B) To elect a
board of directors whose election completes the organization of the
corporation.
(2) Action
required or permitted by this chapter to be taken by incorporators or directors
at an organizational meeting may be taken without a meeting if the action taken
is evidenced by one or more written consents describing the action taken and
signed by each incorporator or director, in accordance with the procedures of
ORS 65.341.
(3) An
organizational meeting may be held in or out of this state. [1989 c.1010 §24;
2015 c.278 §2; 2019 c.174 §19]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 65.057
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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