Do Officers get Paid

Do Officers get Paid


Do Officers get Paid?

The remuneration of officers is set by the directors, unless there is a specific provision to the contrary in the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws or unanimous shareholders' agreement. With respect to indemnification of officers in case of legal proceedings instituted against them, the rules applicable to directors apply to officers as well.


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