Nonprofit Corporation Election Rules

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In a nonstock nonprofit corporation in the Philippines, the Corporate Secretary must be elected by the Board of Trustees, as mandated by the Corporation Code. The Assistant Secretary, however, can be appointed according to the corporations by-laws. The Corporate Secretary is responsible for maintaining corporate records and ensuring legal compliance, while the Assistant Secretary assists and may act in the Secretarys absence. For detailed guidance on the election process and responsibilities, consult the corporations by-laws or seek legal advice.

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can the secretary be not elected?
In a nonstock nonprofit corporation in the Philippines, the Secretary must be elected by the Board of Trustees from among themselves. It is a requirement under the Corporation Code of the Philippines.
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can a resolution of appointment suffice
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In a nonstock nonprofit corporation in the Philippines, the Secretary must be elected by the Board of Trustees from among themselves, as required by the Corporation Code of the Philippines. A resolution of appointment alone would not suffice; it must be an election.
Do you need more information on the election process or the legal requirements for the Secretary's position?
should the assistant secretary be elected also?
In a nonstock nonprofit corporation in the Philippines, the law does not explicitly mandate the election of an Assistant Secretary. Their appointment can generally be governed by the corporation's by-laws.
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so the corporate secretary in a nonstock nonprofit corporation in the philippines must be elected but the assistant secretary can be appointed?
Yes, in a nonstock nonprofit corporation in the Philippines, the Corporate Secretary must be elected by the Board of Trustees. Meanwhile, the Assistant Secretary can be appointed according to the corporation's by-laws.
Would you like more information on the election process or the responsibilities of these positions?
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In a nonstock nonprofit corporation in the Philippines:
- The Corporate Secretary must be elected by the Board of Trustees.
- The Assistant Secretary can be appointed according to the corporation's by-laws.
Would you like more details on the election process or the specific responsibilities of the Corporate Secretary and Assistant Secretary?
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The user seeks detailed information on the election process and the responsibilities of the Corporate Secretary and Assistant Secretary in a nonstock nonprofit corporation in the Philippines.
- Corporate Secretary:
- Elected by the Board of Trustees.
- Maintains corporate records, minutes of meetings, and ensures compliance with legal requirements.

- Assistant Secretary:
- Appointed as per the by-laws.
- Assists the Corporate Secretary and may act in their absence.
Would you like more information on the specific election process or other roles within the corporation?