(a) A corporation may provide in its charter or bylaws for delegates having some or all of the authority of members.
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 48-56-501

  • Bylaws: means the code or codes of rules (other than the charter) adopted pursuant to chapters 51-68 of this title for the regulation or management of the affairs of the corporation irrespective of the name or names by which such rules are designated. See Tennessee Code 48-51-201
  • Charter: includes amended and restated charters and articles of merger. See Tennessee Code 48-11-201
  • 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.
  • Delegates: means those persons elected or appointed to vote in a representative assembly for the election of a director or directors or on other matters. See Tennessee Code 48-51-201
(b) The charter or bylaws may set forth provisions relating to:

(1) The characteristics, qualifications, rights, limitations and obligations of delegates, including their selection and removal;
(2) Calling, noticing, holding and conducting meetings of delegates; and
(3) Carrying on corporate activities during and between meetings of delegates.
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