Michigan Laws 450.1105 – Definitions; A, B
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 450.1105
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(1) “Administrator” means the chief officer of the department or of any other agency or department authorized by law to administer this act, or his or her designated representative.
(2) “Articles of incorporation” includes any of the following:
(a) The original articles of incorporation or any other instrument filed or issued under any statute to organize a domestic or foreign corporation, as amended, supplemented, or restated by certificates of amendment, merger, conversion, or consolidation or other certificates or instruments filed or issued under any statute.
(b) A special act or charter creating a domestic or foreign corporation, as amended, supplemented, or restated.
(3) “Authorized shares” means shares of all classes that a corporation is authorized to issue.
(4) “Board” means board of directors or other governing board of a corporation.
(5) “Bonds” includes secured and unsecured bonds, debentures, and notes.