Board Resolution - Standard - Alaska
BOARD RESOLUTION -- STANDARD
[________________________________]
An Alaska Corporation
Document Type (select one):
☐ Minutes of a Meeting of the Board of Directors
☐ Unanimous Written Consent of the Board of Directors in Lieu of Meeting
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Document Header and Recitals
- Meeting Procedural Matters
- Definitions
- Operative Resolutions
- Common Resolution Forms
- Authorization of Officers
- Ratification
- Implementation Limits
- Covenants and Directives
- No Implied Rights or Remedies
- Corporate Records
- General Provisions
- Execution Block
- Sources and References
1. DOCUMENT HEADER AND RECITALS
Corporation: [________________________________] (the "Company")
State of Incorporation: Alaska
Date of [Meeting/Consent]: [__/__/____]
Time: [____] [☐ a.m. / ☐ p.m.] Alaska Time
Place/Method: [________________________________] [☐ In Person / ☐ Telephone Conference / ☐ Video Conference / ☐ Written Consent]
Effective Time: [__/__/____] at [____] [☐ a.m. / ☐ p.m.] Alaska Time
Recitals
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Company, acting pursuant to (i) the Alaska Corporations Code (AS 10.06) (the "Code"), (ii) the Company's Articles of Incorporation (the "Articles"), and (iii) the Company's Bylaws (the "Bylaws"), desires to adopt the resolutions set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the adoption of such resolutions is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders; and
WHEREAS, [additional recitals specific to the subject matter of the resolutions]:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby adopts the following resolutions:
2. MEETING PROCEDURAL MATTERS
Complete this section if using the Meeting Minutes format. Skip if using Written Consent.
2.1 Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at [____] [☐ a.m. / ☐ p.m.] Alaska Time by [________________________________], [☐ Chairman of the Board / ☐ President / ☐ Lead Director].
2.2 Attendance
| Director | Present | Absent | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| [________________________________] | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ In Person ☐ Remote |
| [________________________________] | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ In Person ☐ Remote |
| [________________________________] | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ In Person ☐ Remote |
| [________________________________] | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ In Person ☐ Remote |
| [________________________________] | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ In Person ☐ Remote |
Others Present:
| Name | Title/Capacity |
|---|---|
| [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
2.3 Quorum
The Secretary certified that [____] of the [____] directors fixed by the Articles or Bylaws were present, constituting a quorum under AS 10.06.473 and any greater requirement in the Articles or Bylaws. The meeting was duly convened.
2.4 Notice
☐ Special-meeting notice was given to all directors in accordance with the Bylaws or, if they have no applicable provision, AS 10.06.470(b). Record method and date: [________________________________].
☐ Directors not properly notified signed waivers of notice, attached as Exhibit A, or attended without timely protest as permitted by AS 10.06.470(c). Identify directors and basis: [________________________________].
☐ This regular meeting required no separate notice because its time and place were fixed by the Bylaws or Board under AS 10.06.470(b).
2.5 Remote Participation
☐ Directors participated by remote communication under AS 10.06.470(a) or simultaneous conference communication under AS 10.06.475(a), as permitted by the Articles and Bylaws. Identify method and participants: [________________________________].
3. DEFINITIONS
For purposes of these Resolutions, the following capitalized terms shall have the meanings set forth below:
"Authorized Officer" means any of the Company's Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, or any Vice President acting singly, or such other officer as the Board may designate.
"Resolutions" means collectively the operative resolutions adopted under Sections 4 through 7 herein.
"Secretary" means the duly appointed Secretary or, where applicable, Acting Secretary of the Company.
"Transaction" means [________________________________].
[Additional defined terms as needed:]
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
4. OPERATIVE RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 1: Approval of [________________________________]
RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves and authorizes [________________________________] on the terms and conditions [substantially in the form presented to the Board / as set forth in the document(s) attached hereto as Exhibit [____]].
Details:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Subject Matter: | [________________________________] |
| Parties: | [________________________________] |
| Amount/Value: | $[________________________________] |
| Term/Duration: | [________________________________] |
| Key Terms: | [________________________________] |
Resolution 2: [________________________________]
RESOLVED, that the Board hereby [________________________________].
Meeting votes (complete if adopting these resolutions at a meeting):
| Resolution | Votes for | Votes against | Abstentions | Dissent recorded in minutes, if any |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [____] | [____] | [____] | [________________________________] |
| 2 | [____] | [____] | [____] | [________________________________] |
| 3 | [____] | [____] | [____] | [________________________________] |
Resolution 3: [________________________________]
RESOLVED, that the Board hereby [________________________________].
5. COMMON RESOLUTION FORMS
Select and complete one or more of the following common resolution forms as applicable. Delete those that do not apply.
5A. Opening or Changing Bank Accounts
RESOLVED, that the Company is hereby authorized to open, maintain, and close accounts with [________________________________] (the "Bank"), and that the following individuals are authorized signatories with the following authority:
| Name | Title | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| [________________________________] | [________________________________] | ☐ Sole signatory up to $[____] ☐ Any amount with co-signer |
| [________________________________] | [________________________________] | ☐ Sole signatory up to $[____] ☐ Any amount with co-signer |
| [________________________________] | [________________________________] | ☐ Co-signer only |
5B. Entering Into Contracts or Agreements
RESOLVED, that the Company is hereby authorized to enter into the [________________________________] (the "Agreement") with [________________________________], substantially in the form presented to the Board, and the Authorized Officers are empowered to negotiate final terms and execute the Agreement on behalf of the Company.
5C. Issuance of Shares
RESOLVED, that the Company is hereby authorized to issue [____] shares of [________________________________] stock to [________________________________] at a price of $[____] per share, for aggregate consideration of $[________________________________], such issuance to be made in compliance with the Articles, the Code, and all applicable securities laws.
5D. Declaration of Dividend
RESOLVED, that a [☐ cash / ☐ stock] dividend of $[____] per share is hereby declared on the outstanding shares of [________________________________] stock, payable on [__/__/____] to shareholders of record as of [__/__/____], out of funds legally available therefor.
5E. Appointment or Removal of Officers
RESOLVED, that [________________________________] is hereby [☐ appointed / ☐ removed] as [________________________________] of the Company, effective [__/__/____].
5F. Approval of Lease or Real Property Transaction
RESOLVED, that the Company is hereby authorized to [☐ enter into a lease / ☐ purchase / ☐ sell] the real property located at [________________________________], Alaska, on terms substantially as presented to the Board, and the Authorized Officers are empowered to execute all documents necessary to consummate the transaction.
5G. Authorization of Borrowing
RESOLVED, that the Company is hereby authorized to borrow up to $[________________________________] from [________________________________] on terms substantially as presented to the Board, including the execution and delivery of a promissory note, security agreement, and related documents.
5H. Approval of Sale of Substantially All Assets
RESOLVED, that the Board recommends the proposed sale of substantially all of the Company's assets outside the usual and regular course of business to [________________________________] and submits the transaction to a shareholder vote under AS 10.06.568(b), on terms substantially as set forth in [________________________________] attached as Exhibit [____]. Officers may close only after the required shareholder approval and other conditions are satisfied.
6. AUTHORIZATION OF OFFICERS
RESOLVED FURTHER, that each Authorized Officer may execute the specifically approved documents, pay approved fees and expenses, make required filings, and take non-material administrative actions necessary to implement the foregoing Resolutions. Any material change to price, amount, duration, parties, liability, indemnity, collateral, governance, termination rights, or approval conditions requires further Board approval unless an objective limit is stated in these Resolutions. Execution is evidence only that the officer approved changes within this limited authority.
7. RATIFICATION
RESOLVED FURTHER, that only prior actions specifically listed in [EXHIBIT / SCHEDULE], after disclosure to the Board and only to the extent within the Company's power and consistent with these Resolutions, are ratified. If no action is specifically listed, no prior action is ratified.
8. IMPLEMENTATION LIMITS
8.1 Conditions. No officer may complete an approved matter until all approvals, filings, and third-party consents identified in these Resolutions are satisfied or validly waived by an authorized person or body.
8.2 Deviations and Conflicts. Any material deviation, failed condition, or newly discovered conflict must be reported to the Board before proceeding.
8.3 Adoption Record. The Secretary shall record the directors present, the quorum, the vote or written consents, and the effective time. These Resolutions do not themselves warrant that every transaction-specific legal or contractual condition has been satisfied.
9. COVENANTS AND DIRECTIVES
9.1 Implementation. The Company shall cause its officers and agents to implement and perform the Resolutions in good faith and in compliance with all applicable laws.
9.2 Reporting. The Authorized Officers shall report to the Board on the status of implementation of these Resolutions at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.
9.3 Negative Covenant. No director, officer, or agent of the Company shall knowingly take any action inconsistent with the express terms of these Resolutions without further Board approval.
9.4 Record Keeping. The Secretary shall maintain a copy of these Resolutions, together with all exhibits and attachments, in the Company's minute book.
10. NO IMPLIED RIGHTS OR REMEDIES
These Resolutions record corporate action only. They do not by themselves create contractual warranties, damages remedies, fee-shifting rights, indemnification rights, exculpation rights, insurance coverage, or rights against a director, officer, employee, or agent. Any such right must arise from applicable law or a separately valid governing document, policy, or agreement.
11. CORPORATE RECORDS
The Secretary shall retain these Resolutions, the specifically approved documents, the adoption record, and evidence of completed conditions in the Company's minute book. These Resolutions do not by themselves select an exclusive judicial forum or bind a person to a forum-selection agreement.
12. GENERAL PROVISIONS
12.1 Effective Time. These Resolutions shall be effective as of the date and time set forth in Section 1 and shall remain in full force and effect until amended or rescinded by further resolution of the Board.
12.2 Amendment; Waiver. These Resolutions may be amended or waived only by subsequent resolution duly adopted in accordance with applicable law, the Articles, and the Bylaws.
12.3 Severability. If any provision of these Resolutions is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
12.4 Integration. These Resolutions constitute the entire corporate action with respect to the matters addressed herein and supersede any prior inconsistent resolutions.
12.5 Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. These Resolutions may be executed in multiple counterparts and by electronic signature, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.
13. EXECUTION BLOCK
Option A -- Unanimous Written Consent (AS 10.06.475)
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, being all members of the Board of Directors of the Company, sign written consents identical in content setting out the foregoing action, effective as of the Effective Time set forth above. This written consent has the same effect as a unanimous vote of the Board. The Secretary shall file the signed consents with the minutes under AS 10.06.475(b). Use this option only if the Articles and Bylaws do not prohibit action without a meeting.
| Director Name | Signature | Date |
|---|---|---|
| [________________________________] | ___________________________ | [__/__/____] |
| [________________________________] | ___________________________ | [__/__/____] |
| [________________________________] | ___________________________ | [__/__/____] |
| [________________________________] | ___________________________ | [__/__/____] |
| [________________________________] | ___________________________ | [__/__/____] |
Option B -- Meeting Minutes Certification
Adjournment: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at [____] [☐ a.m. / ☐ p.m.] Alaska Time.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
___________________________________
Name: [________________________________]
Title: Secretary
Date: [__/__/____]
ATTESTED TO BY:
___________________________________
Name: [________________________________]
Title: [☐ Chairman of the Board / ☐ Presiding Director]
Date: [__/__/____]
EXHIBITS
| Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|
| Exhibit A | Waivers of Notice (if applicable) |
| Exhibit B | [________________________________] |
| Exhibit C | [________________________________] |
| Exhibit D | [________________________________] |
14. SOURCES AND REFERENCES
- AS 10.06.450, .453, .470, .473, .475, .483 – Board, directors, meetings, quorum, written consent, and officers: https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp?media=print&secStart=10.06.450&secEnd=10.06.490
- AS 10.06.568 – Disposition of substantially all assets outside ordinary course: https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp?media=print&secStart=10.06.566&secEnd=10.06.568
This template is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Board resolutions must be tailored to each corporation's specific circumstances. All statutory citations should be verified against current Alaska Statutes. Consult a licensed Alaska attorney for legal advice specific to your situation.
About this template
- Last updated
- October 4, 2026
- Citations checked
- October 4, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Alaska
- Category
- Corporate & Business
Legal authority
- AS 10.06.450
- AS 10.06.453
- AS 10.06.470
- AS 10.06.473
- AS 10.06.475
- AS 10.06.483
- AS 10.06.568
Corporate documents govern how a company makes decisions, records them, and handles disputes between owners, directors, and officers. Proper corporate paperwork is what lets a business take advantage of limited liability, pass clean audits, and survive an acquisition or investor review. Skipping formalities like written resolutions and signed consents is one of the fastest ways for a business owner to lose personal asset protection.
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Checked against the law it cites
A reviewer verified this template's legal citations against the official source on October 4, 2026.
AS 10.06.450(a) (checked October 4, 2026): "All corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the authority of, and the business and affairs of a corporation shall be managed under the direction of, a board of directors except as may be otherwise provided in this chapter."
AS 10.06.453(a) (checked October 4, 2026): "The number of directors shall be fixed by, or in the manner provided in, the bylaws, unless the articles fix the number of directors, in which case a change in the number of directors shall be made only by amendment of the articles."
AS 10.06.470(b) (checked October 4, 2026): "A special meeting of the board or a committee designated by the board shall be held as provided in the bylaws or, in the absence of bylaw provision, after either notice in writing sent 10 days before the meeting or notice by electronic means, personal messenger, or comparable person-to-person communication given at least 72 hours before the meeting."
AS 10.06.470(c) (checked October 4, 2026): "Notice of a meeting need not be given to a director who signs a waiver of notice, whether before or after the meeting, or who attends the meeting without protesting before the meeting or at its commencement the lack of notice."
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