Vacancies on board of directors.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-6-24
in effect7-6-24. Vacancies on board of directors.
(a) Any vacancy occurring on the board of directors and any directorship to be filled
by reason of an increase in the number of directors may be filled by the affirmative
vote of a majority of the remaining directors, unless the articles of incorporation
or the bylaws provide that a vacancy or created directorship shall be filled in some
other manner, in which case the provision shall control.
(b) A director elected or appointed to fill a vacancy shall be elected or appointed for
the unexpired term of the director’s predecessor in office.
(c) Any directorship to be filled by reason of an increase in the number of directors
may be filled by the board of directors for a term of office continuing only until
the next election of directors.
P.L. 1984, ch. 380, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 444, § 1.
Source: State of Rhode Island General Assembly (rilegislature.gov)URL: https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE7/7-6/7-6-24.htmFetched: 10/20/2026