2016 Utah Code
Title 16 - Corporations
Chapter 6a - Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act
Part 8 - Directors and Officers
Section 820 - Resignation and removal of officers.

16-6a-820. Resignation and removal of officers.

• (1) An officer may resign at any time by giving written notice of resignation to the nonprofit corporation.

• (2) A resignation of an officer is effective when the notice is received by the nonprofit corporation unless the notice specifies a later effective date.

• (3) If a resignation is made effective at a later date, the board of directors may:
  • (a)
    • (i) permit the officer to remain in office until the effective date; and
    • (ii) fill the pending vacancy before the effective date if the successor does not take office until the effective date; or
  • (b)
    • (i) remove the officer at any time before the effective date; and
    • (ii) fill the vacancy created by the removal.

• (4)
  • (a) Unless otherwise provided in the bylaws, the board of directors may remove any officer at any time with or without cause.
  • (b) The bylaws or the board of directors may make provisions for the removal of officers by:
    • (i) other officers; or
    • (ii) the voting members.

• (5) An officer who resigns, is removed, or whose appointment has expired may deliver to the division for filing a statement to that effect pursuant to Section 16-6a-1608.

Enacted by Chapter 300, 2000 General Session