(a) The terms of the initial directors of a corporation expire at the first shareholders’ meeting at which directors are elected.

(b) The terms of all other directors expire at the next annual shareholders’ meeting following their election unless their terms are staggered under § 33-8-106.

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 33-8-105

  • 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.

(c) A decrease in the number of directors does not shorten an incumbent director’s term.

(d) The term of a director elected to fill a vacancy expires at the next shareholders’ meeting at which directors are elected.

(e) Despite the expiration of a director’s term, he continues to serve until his successor is elected and qualifies or until there is a decrease in the number of directors.