Ultra Vires Acts: Why Nonprofits Must Follow Their Articles & Bylaws
Officers and directors of nonprofit corporations who ignore the articles of incorporation and bylaws are setting themselves up to to be on the losing side of a lawsuit.
Officers and directors of nonprofit corporations who ignore the articles of incorporation and bylaws are setting themselves up to to be on the losing side of a lawsuit.
In the last decade or so, directors and officers have faced an increased exposure to personal liability. While the bulk of legal actions have been against directors and officers of for profit corporations, judgments against and settlements by directors and officers of nonprofit corporations are increasing.
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