15 sections in this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 172, § 1 Definitions
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Section 1. (a) As used in sections 1 to 9, inclusive, of this chapter the words ''board'' or ''board of bank incorporation'' shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, mean a board consisting of the commissioner of banks, the commissioner of revenue and the state treas…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 172, § 10 Adoption of by-laws; regulations controlling assignment and transfer of shares; quorum
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Section 10. Such corporation may adopt by-laws for the proper management of its affairs and as appropriate to exercise all powers necessary, convenient or incidental to the purposes for which the corporation was formed. The corporation may also establish regulations controlling t…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 172, § 11 Stockholder voting; votes by proxy
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Section 11. Stockholders entitled to vote may vote in person or by proxy. No proxy dated more than 6 months before the date of the meeting named therein shall be valid, and no proxy shall be valid after the final adjournment of such meeting. A proxy with respect to stock held in …
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 172, § 12 Board of directors; executive committee
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Section 12. The business of such corporation shall be managed by a board of not less than 7 nor more than 25 directors. A majority of the directors shall be citizens of the commonwealth and residents therein; provided, however, upon application in writing by a bank engaged in a g…