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An Introduction to the Law of Corporations: Cases and Materials
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DGCL Sec. 211 - Stockholder meetings

Brian JM Quinn,
Eric M. Fink

The following provision lays out the requirements for a corporation to hold an annual meeting of the stockholders. The principle business of any corporation's annual meeting is the election of the directors. It is through the annual election of directors that stockholders have their biggest voice and influence in the running of the corporation's business and affairs.  

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