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Act No. 1459 Section 169

Section 169

SEC. 169. Unless otherwise provided in the by-laws the board of trustees of incorporated schools, colleges, or other institutions of learning shall, as soon as organized, so classify themselves that the term of office of one-fifth of their number shall expire every year. Trustees thereafter elected to fill vacancies occurring before the expiration of term shall hold office only for the unexpired term. Trustees elected thereafter to fill vacancies caused by expiration of term shall hold office for five years. A majority of the trustees shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The office of the corporation shall be at the college, school, or other institution of learning. The powers and authority of trustees shall be defined in the by-laws.

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CitationAct No. 1459 Section 169 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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