Title 7
Corporations, Associations, and Partnerships

Chapter 6
Rhode Island Nonprofit Corporation Act

R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-6-28

§ 7-6-28. Officers.

(a) The officers of a corporation consist of a president, one or more vice presidents, if prescribed by the bylaws, a secretary, a treasurer, and any other officers and assistant officers who are deemed necessary, each of whom shall be elected or appointed at the time and in the manner and for the terms not exceeding three (3) years that are prescribed in the articles of incorporation or the bylaws. In the absence of any provision, all officers shall be elected or appointed annually by the board of directors. Any two (2) or more offices may be held by the same person, except the offices of president and secretary.

(b) The articles of incorporation or the bylaws may provide that any one or more officers of the corporation are ex officio members of the board of directors.

(c) The officers of a corporation may be designated by any additional titles that may be provided in the articles of incorporation or the bylaws.

History of Section.
P.L. 1984, ch. 380, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 444, § 1.