Directors — Meetings of association.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-7-14
in effect7-7-14. Directors — Meetings of association.
The bylaws of each association shall provide for the management of the association
by a board of not less than five (5) directors, who shall be elected by the members
in any manner, at any times, and for any terms that the bylaws prescribe. Regular
meetings of the association shall be held at any places and at any times that the
bylaws prescribe. The board of directors may hold special and adjourned meetings and
may call a special meeting of the association at any time. Ten percent (10%) of the
members may file a petition stating the specific business to be brought before the
association and demand a special meeting at any time. The meeting must at that time
be called by the directors. Notice of all meetings, together with a statement of the
purposes of the meeting, shall be mailed to each member at least five (5) days prior
to the meeting. However, the bylaws may require instead that the notice may be given
by publication in a newspaper or newspapers of general circulation in the territory
in which the association has its membership.
P.L. 1928, ch. 1202, § 8; P.L. 1932, ch. 1917, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 117, § 8; G.L.
1956, § 7-7-14.
Source: State of Rhode Island General Assembly (rilegislature.gov)URL: https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE7/7-7/7-7-14.htmFetched: 10/20/2026