(a) The appointment of an officer does not itself create contract rights.
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 48-58-405

  • 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
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • 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) An officer’s removal does not affect the officer’s contract rights, if any, with the corporation. An officer’s resignation does not affect the corporation’s contract rights, if any, with the officer.
(c) Except as provided in the charter or bylaws, an officer may be removed at any time with or without cause by the appointing officer unless the board provides otherwise. In this section, “appointing officer” means the officer (including any successor to that officer) who appointed the officer resigning or being removed.
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