2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 23B.08.050: Terms of directors — Generally.

(1) The terms of the initial directors of a corporation expire at the first shareholders' meeting at which directors are elected.

     (2) The terms of all other directors expire at the next annual shareholders' meeting following their election unless (a) their terms are staggered under RCW 23B.08.060, or (b) their terms are otherwise governed by RCW 23B.05.050.

     (3) A decrease in the number of directors does not shorten an incumbent director's term.

     (4) The term of a director elected to fill a vacancy expires at the next shareholders' meeting at which directors are elected.

     (5) Despite the expiration of a director's term, the director continues to serve until the director's successor is elected and qualified or until there is a decrease in the number of directors.

[1994 c 256 § 30; 1989 c 165 § 84.]

Findings -- Construction -- 1994 c 256: See RCW 43.320.007.