(a) A nonprofit corporation may have one or more classes of members or may have no members. If the nonprofit corporation has one or more classes of members, the designation of the class or classes, the manner of election or appointment and the qualifications and rights of the members of each class shall be set forth in the governing documents. If the nonprofit corporation has no members, that fact shall be set forth in the certificate of formation. A nonprofit corporation may issue certificates evidencing membership therein.

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Terms Used In Alabama Code 10A-3-2.01

  • 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.
(b) The members of the nonprofit corporation shall not be liable for obligations of the corporation.