2019 New Jersey Revised Statutes
Title 14A - Corporations, General
Section 14A:6-15 - Officers

Universal Citation: NJ Rev Stat § 14A:6-15 (2019)

14A:6-15. Officers

(1) The officers of a corporation shall consist of a president, a secretary, a treasurer, and, if desired, a chairman of the board, one or more vice presidents, and such other officers as may be prescribed by the by-laws. Unless otherwise provided in the by-laws, the officers shall be elected by the board.

(2) Any two or more offices may be held by the same person but no officer shall execute, acknowledge, or verify any instrument in more than one capacity if such instrument is required by law or by the by-laws to be executed, acknowledged, or verified by two or more officers.

(3) Any officer elected as herein provided shall hold office for the term for which he is so elected and until a successor is elected and has qualified, subject to earlier termination by removal or resignation.

(4) All officers of the corporation, as between themselves and the corporation, shall have such authority and perform such duties in the management of the corporation as may be provided in the by-laws, or as may be determined by resolution of the board not inconsistent with the by-laws.

L.1968, c.350; amended by L.1973, c. 366, s. 29, eff. May 1, 1974.

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