1. Unless the articles or bylaws provide otherwise, action required or permitted by this chapter to be taken at a board of directors‘ meeting may be taken without a meeting if the action is taken by all members of the board. The action must be evidenced by one or more written consents describing the action taken, signed by each director, and included in the minutes filed with the corporate records reflecting the action taken.

2. Action taken under this section is effective when the last director signs the consent, unless the consent specifies a different effective date.

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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 355.381

  • articles: amended and restated articles of incorporation and articles of merger. See Missouri Laws 355.066
  • board of directors: the board of directors except that no person or group of persons is the board of directors because of powers delegated to that person or group pursuant to section 355. See Missouri Laws 355.066
  • Bylaws: the code or codes of rules, other than the articles, adopted pursuant to this chapter for the regulation or management of the affairs of the corporation, irrespective of the name or names by which such rules are designated. See Missouri Laws 355.066
  • Vote: includes authorization by written ballot and written consent. See Missouri Laws 355.066

3. A consent signed under this section has the effect of a meeting vote and may be described as such in any document.

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