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AZ Rev Stat § 10-3502 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3502 - Change of known place of business and statutory agent

10-3502.  Change of known place of business and statutory agent A. A corporation may change its known place of business or statutory agent by delivering to the commission for filing a statement of change that may be the annual report and that sets forth: 1. The name of the corporation. 2. If the current known place of business is to be changed,  the street address of the new known place of business. 3. If the current statutory agent is to be changed,  the name and street address of the new statutory agent and the new agent's written consent to the appointment. B. The statement of change shall be executed by the corporation by an officer and delivered to the commission. The change or changes set forth in the statement of change are effective on delivery to the commission for filing. C. If the statutory agent changes its street address,  it shall give written notice to the corporation of the change and sign,  either manually or by fax,  and deliver to the commission for filing a statement that complies with the requirements of subsection A of this section and that recites that the corporation has been given written notice of the change. The change or changes set forth in the statement are effective on delivery to the commission for filing.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3503 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3503 - Resignation of statutory agent

10-3503.  Resignation of statutory agent A. A statutory agent may resign its agency appointment by signing and delivering to the commission for filing the signed original statement of resignation. The statement may include a statement that the known place of business is also discontinued. The statutory agent shall give written notice of its resignation to the corporation at an address other than the statutory agent's address. B. After filing the statement,  the commission shall mail one copy to the corporation at its known place of business,  if not discontinued,  and another copy to the corporation at its principal office. C. The agency appointment is terminated and,  if so provided in the statement,  the known place of business is discontinued on the thirty-first day after the date on which the statement was delivered to the commission for filing.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3504 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3504 - Service on corporation

10-3504.  Service on corporation A. The statutory agent appointed by a corporation is an agent of the corporation on whom process,  notice or demand that is required or permitted by law to be served on the corporation may be served and that,  when so served,  is lawful personal service on the corporation. B. If a corporation fails to appoint or maintain a statutory agent at the address shown on the records of the commission,  the commission is an agent of the corporation on whom any process,  notice or demand may be served. Pursuant to the Arizona rules of civil procedure,  service on the commission of any process,  notice or demand for an entity that is registered pursuant to this title shall be made by delivering to and leaving with the commission duplicate copies of the process,  notice or demand,  and the commission shall immediately cause one of the copies of the process,  notice or demand to be forwarded by mail,  addressed to the corporation at its known place of business. Service made on the commission is returnable pursuant to applicable law relative to personal service on the corporation. If service is made on the commission,  whether under this chapter or a rule of court,  the corporation has thirty days to respond in addition to the time otherwise provided by law. C. The commission shall keep a permanent record of all processes,  notices and demands served on it under this section and shall record in the record the time of the service and its action with reference to the service. D. Notice required to be served on a corporation pursuant to section 10-11421 or 10-11422 may be served: 1. By mail addressed to the statutory agent of the corporation or,  if the corporation fails to appoint and maintain a statutory agent,  addressed to the known place of business required to be maintained pursuant to section 10-3501. 2. By electronic transmission to the statutory agent or to the corporation,  or both. 3. Pursuant to the rules for service of process authorized by the Arizona rules of civil procedure.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3601 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3601 - Admission

10-3601.  Admission A. The articles of incorporation or bylaws may establish criteria or procedures for admission of members and continuation of membership. B. No person shall be admitted as a member without that person's consent. Consent may be express or implied.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3602 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3602 - Consideration

10-3602.  Consideration Except as provided in its articles of incorporation or bylaws,  a corporation may admit members for no consideration or for such consideration as is determined by the board.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3603 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3603 - No requirement of members

10-3603.  No requirement of members A corporation is not required to have members.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3610 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3610 - Difference in rights and obligations of members

10-3610.  Difference in rights and obligations of members All members have the same rights and obligations with respect to voting,  dissolution,  redemption and transfer,  unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws establish classes of membership with different rights or obligations or otherwise provide. All members have the same rights and obligations with respect to any other matters,  except as set forth in or authorized by the articles of incorporation or bylaws.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3611 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3611 - Transfers

10-3611.  Transfers A. Except as set forth in or authorized by the articles of incorporation or bylaws,  no member of a corporation may transfer a membership or any right arising from that membership. B. If transfer rights are provided,  no restriction on them is binding with respect to a member holding a membership issued prior to the adoption of the restriction unless the restriction is approved by the members and the affected member.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3612 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3612 - Member's liability to third parties

10-3612.  Member's liability to third parties A member of a corporation is not personally liable for the acts,  debts,  liabilities or obligations of the corporation.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3613 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3613 - Member's liability for dues, assessments and fees

10-3613.  Member's liability for dues,  assessments and fees A. A member may become liable to the corporation for dues,  assessments and fees. A provision of the articles of incorporation,  a provision of the bylaws or a resolution adopted by the board authorizing or imposing dues,  assessments or fees does not,  of itself,  create liability for dues,  assessments or fees. An express or implied agreement,  consent or acquiescence by the member is necessary to create liability for dues,  assessments or fees. A member is deemed to have agreed to the liability if there exists at the time the member becomes a member a provision of the articles of incorporation,  a provision of the bylaws,  a provision of the declaration of a condominium or a planned community or a resolution adopted by the board authorizing or imposing dues,  assessments or fees. B. A home buyer may implicitly consent to liability for dues,  assessments and fees. C. Unless the provision authorizing dues expressly limits the amount of the dues,  the amount and the member's liability are subject to increase or decrease.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3614 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3614 - Creditor's action against member

10-3614.  Creditor's action against member A. No creditor of the corporation may bring a proceeding to reach the liability of a member to the corporation unless final judgment has been rendered in favor of the creditor against the corporation,  and execution has been returned unsatisfied in whole or in part. B. All creditors of the corporation,  with or without reducing their claims to judgment,  may intervene in any creditor's proceeding brought under subsection A to reach and apply unpaid amounts due the corporation. Any or all members who owe amounts to the corporation may be joined in that proceeding. C. In any proceeding by a creditor under this section,  the member shall pay any amount that is determined to be owed by the member to the corporation directly to the corporation and not to any creditor. The member is not liable directly or indirectly for any costs incurred by the creditor in the proceeding. If the member has paid the amount to the corporation,  the liability of the member to the corporation for that amount is fully satisfied,  the member is no longer a party to the proceeding and is immune from further proceedings under this section for the amount.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3620 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3620 - Resignation

10-3620.  Resignation A. A member may resign at any time,  except as set forth in or authorized by the articles of incorporation or bylaws. B. The resignation of a member does not relieve the member from any obligations the member may have to the corporation as a result of obligations incurred or commitments made prior to resignation. C. This section does not apply to corporations that are condominium associations or planned community associations.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3621 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3621 - Termination, expulsion and suspension

10-3621.  Termination,  expulsion and suspension A. No member of a corporation may be expelled or suspended,  and no membership or memberships in such a corporation may be terminated or suspended,  except pursuant to a procedure that is set forth in the articles of incorporation,  bylaws or an agreement between the member and the corporation or a procedure that is otherwise appropriate. B. For purposes of subsection A,  a procedure is otherwise appropriate if either: 1. The following are provided: (a) A written notice at least fifteen days before the expulsion,  suspension or termination and the reasons therefor. (b) An opportunity for the member to be heard,  orally or in writing,  at least five days before the effective date of the expulsion,  suspension or termination by a person or persons authorized to decide that the proposed expulsion,  termination or suspension should not take place. 2. It is fair and reasonable taking into consideration all of the relevant facts and circumstances. C. Any written notice that is mailed shall be sent to the last address of the member shown on the corporation's records. D. Any proceeding challenging an expulsion,  suspension or termination,  including a proceeding in which defective notice is alleged,  shall begin within six months after the effective date of the expulsion,  suspension or termination. E. A member who has been expelled or suspended may be liable to the corporation for dues,  assessments or fees as a result of obligations incurred or commitments made prior to expulsion or suspension. F. This section does not apply to corporations organized primarily for religious purposes.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3622 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3622 - Purchase of memberships

10-3622.  Purchase of memberships Except as provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws,  a corporation may purchase the membership of a member who resigns or whose membership is terminated for the amount and pursuant to the conditions set forth in or authorized by its articles of incorporation or bylaws. A corporation shall not make a payment that violates section 10-11301 or 10-11302.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3630 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3630 - Definitions

10-3630.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Derivative proceeding"  means a civil suit in the right of a domestic corporation or,  to the extent provided in section 10-3637,  in the right of a foreign corporation. 2. " Independent person"  means a person with no personal interest in the transaction and no personal or other relationship which influences the person.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3631 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3631 - Standing

10-3631.  Standing A. A proceeding may be brought in the right of a domestic corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by either: 1. In the case of a corporation that has members,  any member or members having twenty-five per cent or more of the voting power or by fifty members,  whichever is less. 2. In the case of a corporation that does not have members,  any director or twenty-five per cent of the directors,  whichever is greater. B. In any such proceeding,  each complainant shall both: 1. Have been a member or director,  as applicable,  of the corporation at the time of the act or omission complained of. 2. Fairly and adequately represent the interests of the corporation in enforcing the right of the corporation.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3632 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3632 - Demand

10-3632.  Demand No complainant may commence a derivative proceeding until both: 1. A written demand has been made on the corporation to take suitable action. 2. Ninety days have expired from the date the demand was made unless the complainant has earlier been notified that the demand has been rejected by the corporation or unless the statute of limitations will expire within the ninety days or unless irreparable injury to the corporation would result by waiting for the expiration of the ninety day period.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3633 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3633 - Stay of proceedings

10-3633.  Stay of proceedings If the corporation commences an inquiry into the allegations made in the demand or complaint,  the court may stay any derivative proceeding for such period as the court deems appropriate.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3634 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3634 - Dismissal

10-3634.  Dismissal A. A derivative proceeding shall be dismissed by the court on motion by the corporation on any legal grounds,  including if one of the groups specified in subsections B or F has determined in good faith after conducting a reasonable inquiry on which its conclusions are based that the maintenance of the derivative proceeding is not in the best interests of the corporation. B. Unless a panel is appointed pursuant to subsection F,  the determination in subsection A shall be made by either: 1. A majority vote of independent directors present at a meeting of the board of directors if the independent directors constitute a quorum. 2. A majority vote of a committee consisting of two or more independent directors appointed by majority vote of independent directors present at a meeting of the board of directors,  whether or not such independent directors constitute a quorum. C. None of the following shall by itself or collectively cause a director to be considered not independent for purposes of this section: 1. The nomination or election of the director by persons who are defendants in the derivative proceeding or against whom action is demanded. 2. The naming of the director as a defendant in the derivative proceeding or as a person against whom action is demanded. 3. The approval by the director of the act being challenged in the derivative proceeding or demand if the act resulted in no personal benefit to the director. D. If a derivative proceeding is commenced after a determination has been made that rejects a demand by the complainants,  the complaint shall allege with particularity facts that establish either: 1. That a majority of the board of directors did not consist of independent directors at the time the determination was made. 2. That the requirements of subsection A have not been met. E. If a majority of the board of directors does not consist of independent directors at the time the determination is made,  the corporation has the burden of proving that the requirements of subsection A have been met. If a majority of the board of directors consists of independent directors at the time the determination is made,  the plaintiff has the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that the requirements of subsection A have not been met. F. The court may appoint a panel of one or more independent persons on motion by the corporation to determine whether the maintenance of the derivative proceeding is in the best interests of the corporation. In that case,  the plaintiff has the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that the requirements of subsection A have not been met. A person appointed by the court is not liable for a determination made pursuant to this section.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3635 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3635 - Discontinuance or settlement

10-3635.  Discontinuance or settlement No derivative proceeding may be discontinued or settled without the court's approval. If the court determines that a proposed discontinuance or settlement will substantially affect the interests of the corporation's members or a class of members,  the court shall direct that notice be given to the affected members.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3636 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3636 - Payment of expenses

10-3636.  Payment of expenses On termination of the derivative proceeding the court may either: 1. Order the corporation to pay the plaintiff's reasonable expenses,  including attorney fees,  incurred in the proceeding if it finds that the proceeding has resulted in a substantial benefit to the corporation. 2. Order the plaintiff to pay any defendant's reasonable expenses,  including attorney fees,  incurred in defending the proceeding if it finds that the proceeding was commenced or maintained without reasonable cause or for an improper purpose. 3. Order a party to pay an opposing party's reasonable expenses,  including attorney fees,  incurred because of the filing of any pleading,  motion or other paper,  if it finds that the pleading,  motion or other paper was not well grounded in fact,  after reasonable inquiry,  or warranted by existing law or a good faith argument for the extension,  modification or reversal of existing law and was interposed for an improper purpose,  including to harass or to cause unnecessary delay or needless increase in the cost of litigation.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3637 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3637 - Applicability to foreign corporations

10-3637.  Applicability to foreign corporations In any derivative proceeding in the right of a foreign corporation,  the matters covered by this article are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction of incorporation of the foreign corporation except for sections 10-3633,  10-3635 and 10-3636.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3640 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3640 - Delegates

10-3640.  Delegates A. A corporation may provide in its articles of incorporation or bylaws for delegates that have some or all of the authority of members. B. The articles of incorporation or bylaws may set forth provisions relating to: 1. The characteristics,  qualifications,  rights,  limitations and obligations of delegates including the delegates' selection and removal. 2. Calling,  noticing,  holding and conducting meetings of delegates. 3. Carrying on corporate activities during and between meetings of delegates.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3701 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3701 - Annual and regular meetings; exceptions

10-3701.  Annual and regular meetings;  exceptions A. Unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws,  a corporation with members shall hold a membership meeting annually at a time stated in or fixed in accordance with the bylaws. B. A corporation with members may hold regular membership meetings at the times stated in or fixed in accordance with the bylaws. C. A corporation may hold annual and regular membership meetings in or out of this state at the place stated in or fixed in accordance with the bylaws. If no place is stated in or fixed in accordance with the bylaws,  the corporation shall hold annual and regular meetings at the corporation's principal office. D. At regular meetings the members shall consider and act on any matter raised and that is consistent with the notice requirements of section 10-3705. E. The failure to hold an annual or regular meeting at a time stated in or fixed in accordance with a corporation's bylaws does not affect the validity of any corporate action. F. Notwithstanding this chapter,  a condominium association shall comply with title 33,  chapter 9 and a planned community association shall comply with title 33,  chapter 16 to the extent that this chapter is inconsistent with title 33,  chapters 9 and 16.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3702 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3702 - Special meeting

10-3702.  Special meeting A. A corporation with members shall hold a special meeting of members either: 1. On the call of its board or of the person or persons authorized to do so by the articles or bylaws. 2. Except as provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws of a corporation organized primarily for religious purposes,  if the holders of at least ten per cent of the voting power of any corporation sign,  date and deliver to any corporate officer one or more written demands for the meeting describing the purpose or purposes for which it is to be held. B. The close of business on the thirtieth day before delivery of the demand or demands for a special meeting to any corporate officer is the record date for the purpose of determining whether the ten per cent requirement of subsection A of this section has been met. C. A corporation may hold a special meeting of members in or out of this state at the place stated in or fixed in accordance with the bylaws. If no place is stated or fixed in accordance with the bylaws,  the corporation shall hold special meetings at the corporation's principal office. D. Unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws,  the corporation may conduct only those matters at a special meeting of members that are within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice required by section 10-3705.