# Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-109: Removal of designated or appointed directors

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-109

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-109
- **Heading:** Removal of designated or appointed directors
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 48 / Chapter 58 / Section 48-58-109

## Text

(a) A designated director may be removed by an amendment to the charter or bylaws deleting or changing the designation. (b) Except as otherwise provided in the articles or bylaws, an appointed director may be removed without cause by the person appointing the director. The person removing the director shall do so by giving written notice of the removal to the director and either the presiding officer of the board or the corporation's president or secretary. A removal is effective when the notice is effective unless the notice specifies a future effective date. Acts 1987, ch. 242, § 8.09; 2004, ch. 505, § 1.
(a) A designated director may be removed by an amendment to the charter or bylaws deleting or changing the designation.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in the articles or bylaws, an appointed director may be removed without cause by the person appointing the director. The person removing the director shall do so by giving written notice of the removal to the director and either the presiding officer of the board or the corporation's president or secretary. A removal is effective when the notice is effective unless the notice specifies a future effective date.
Acts 1987, ch. 242, § 8.09; 2004, ch. 505, § 1.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-101 Requirement for and duties of board of directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-102 Qualifications of directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-103 Number of directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-104 Election, designation, and appointment of directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-105 Terms of directors generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-106 Staggered terms for directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-107 Resignation of directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-108 Removal of directors elected by members or directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-109 Removal of designated or appointed directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-109.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-110 Removal of directors by judicial proceeding](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-110.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-111 Vacancy on board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-112 Compensation of directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-112.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-201 Regular and special meetings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-201.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-202 Action without meeting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-202.md)

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