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HRS §414-191

Every corporation needs a board of directors

Unless a special agreement allows otherwise, every corporation must have a board of directors. The board runs the company and makes its major decisions, but the company's own rules or a valid agreement can limit what the board can do.

businesses

The statute, as written — Requirement for and duties of board of directors

(a) Except as provided in section 414-163, each corporation must have a board of directors. (b) All corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the authority of, and the business and affairs of the corporation managed under the direction of, its board of directors, subject to any limitation set forth in the articles of incorporation or in an agreement authorized under section 414-163.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§414-163 Shareholder agreements that change how the company is run

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