623.05 – Evidence in Court Proceedings.
623.05 Evidence in court proceedings.—The original charter, with the clerk’s certificate of recording thereon, or a duly certified copy thereof, shall be evidence of the contents of the charter in all actions and proceedings, and shall be conclusive evidence of the existence of such corporation in all actions and proceedings where the question of its existence […]
623.06 – Dissolution of Corporation.
623.06 Dissolution of corporation.—Any such corporation may be dissolved upon its petition to the circuit judge who shall order notice thereof to be published for such period of time as she or he may deem expedient and upon proof of such publication the circuit judge may decree dissolution and make all necessary orders and decrees for […]
623.07 – Consolidation or Merger of Corporations.
623.07 Consolidation or merger of corporations.— (1) Any two or more corporations existing under the provisions of this act and operating within the same county may consolidate into a new corporation or merge into any one of the constituent corporations, as shall be specified in the consolidation or merger agreement. The board of directors of such corporation […]
623.08 – Operation of Separate Schools in Same County.
623.08 Operation of separate schools in same county.—A corporation incorporated under the provisions of this act to operate in an entire county, or major area thereof may operate separate schools in such area and in such locations as it may deem necessary or advisable and under such rules and regulations as specified in the bylaws. History.—s. […]
623.09 – Taxation Exemption.
623.09 Taxation exemption.—The property of any private school corporation incorporated under the provisions of this act shall be exempt from taxation as provided by law. History.—s. 9, ch. 59-113.
623.10 – Powers and Duties.
623.10 Powers and duties.—Any corporation existing under the provisions of this act, unless otherwise limited by its charter or bylaws shall have the following powers: (1) To purchase, own, lease, hold, sell, convey, assign, transfer, mortgage, pledge, or otherwise dispose of real and personal property, tangible and intangible. (2) To borrow money and contract debts whenever necessary for […]
623.11 – Corporation Membership.
623.11 Corporation membership.—The membership of a corporation existing under the provisions of this act shall be composed of persons who have been approved for membership, as provided by the charter and bylaws of the corporation. History.—s. 11, ch. 59-113.
623.12 – Board of Directors.
623.12 Board of directors.— (1) The control of such corporation shall be vested in a board consisting of not fewer than five directors. The number of directors, whether five or more, shall be specified by the charter or bylaws of the corporation. The term of service of the directors shall be established by the charter or bylaws, […]
623.13 – Administration, Supervision, and Operation by Private Persons or Entities.
623.13 Administration, supervision, and operation by private persons or entities.—Any corporation organized and existing under this act shall be administered, supervised, operated, financed, and controlled exclusively by private persons and private entities and their funds. All persons while acting in any public official capacity are hereby specifically prohibited from engaging in any manner in such administration, […]
623.14 – Construction.
623.14 Construction.—The provisions of this act shall be deemed to be accumulative and supplemental to any other powers and authority for the creation of corporations not for profit as set out in chapter 617. History.—s. 15, ch. 59-113.