Corporate Resolution Templates - Alliance for Contractors

CORPORATE RESOLUTION TEMPLATE LIBRARY

Legal Notice: These templates are provided for informational purposes and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel before use. Corporate resolutions are legally binding documents that require proper authorization and documentation procedures.

Alliance Integration: These templates are designed to integrate with Alliance automated resolution generation systems, corporate record keeping services, and legal compliance verification tools.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

General Guidelines

Complete all [PLACEHOLDER] sections with appropriate information
Ensure proper board or shareholder authorization before executing
Maintain copies in corporate minute book and records
Verify compliance with state corporate laws and bylaws
Obtain required signatures from authorized officers

Documentation Requirements

Board resolutions require majority vote of directors (unless bylaws specify otherwise)
Shareholder resolutions require majority or supermajority as specified in bylaws
Meeting notice requirements must be satisfied per corporate bylaws
Quorum requirements must be met for valid action

BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESOLUTION TEMPLATES

Template 1: Officer Appointment Resolution

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
[COMPANY NAME]

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors deems it necessary and advisable to appoint officers to serve the corporation;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following individual(s) are hereby appointed to serve as officers of the corporation in the capacities set forth below:

Name	Position	Effective Date	Term
[OFFICER NAME]	[POSITION TITLE]	[DATE]	[TERM LENGTH]

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appointed officers are authorized to perform all duties and exercise all powers customarily associated with their respective positions.

Date of Resolution: [DATE]

Vote: [FOR: __ AGAINST: __ ABSTAIN: __]

Secretary Signature
[SECRETARY NAME]

Template 2: Banking Resolution

BANKING RESOLUTION OF
[COMPANY NAME]

BE IT RESOLVED, that [BANK NAME] is hereby designated as a depository for the funds of this corporation;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following officers are authorized to:

Open and maintain bank accounts
Sign checks and authorize electronic transfers
Execute banking agreements and documents
Borrow money on behalf of the corporation (if applicable)

Authorized Signatories:

Name	Title	Authority Level	Specimen Signature
[NAME]	[TITLE]	[SINGLE/DUAL SIGNATURE]	[SIGNATURE SPACE]

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any two of the above-named officers may sign checks exceeding [AMOUNT].

This resolution shall remain in effect until formally revoked by the Board of Directors.

Date of Resolution: [DATE]

Secretary Signature
[SECRETARY NAME]

Template 3: Major Contract Authorization

CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the corporation has been presented with an opportunity to enter into a contract with [CONTRACTOR/VENDOR NAME] for [DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/GOODS];

WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the proposed contract terms and conditions;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

1. The corporation is authorized to enter into a contract with [CONTRACTOR/VENDOR NAME] for a total contract value not to exceed [MAXIMUM AMOUNT];

2. The [PRESIDENT/CEO] is authorized to execute all necessary documents to effectuate this contract;

3. The contract terms shall include the following key provisions:

Contract Duration: [TERM]
Payment Terms: [PAYMENT SCHEDULE]
Performance Standards: [KEY REQUIREMENTS]
Termination Provisions: [TERMINATION TERMS]

Date of Resolution: [DATE]

Secretary Signature
[SECRETARY NAME]

Template 4: Asset Purchase Resolution

ASSET PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined it is in the best interests of the corporation to acquire certain assets;

BE IT RESOLVED, that the corporation is authorized to purchase the following assets:

Asset Description	Purchase Price	Seller	Conditions
[ASSET DETAILS]	[PRICE]	[SELLER NAME]	[CONDITIONS]

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the [OFFICER TITLE] is authorized to:

Execute purchase agreements and related documents
Arrange financing if necessary
Complete due diligence investigations
Take all actions necessary to complete the acquisition

Total authorized expenditure: [TOTAL AMOUNT]

Date of Resolution: [DATE]

Secretary Signature
[SECRETARY NAME]

Template 5: Corporate Policy Adoption

POLICY ADOPTION RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors deems it necessary to adopt formal policies for the governance and operation of the corporation;

BE IT RESOLVED, that the following policy is hereby adopted:

Policy Title: [POLICY NAME]

Policy Number: [POLICY NUMBER]

Effective Date: [EFFECTIVE DATE]

Review Date: [REVIEW DATE]

Policy Summary:

[BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POLICY PURPOSE AND SCOPE]

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this policy shall be:

Distributed to all applicable employees and officers
Incorporated into the corporate policy manual
Reviewed annually or as circumstances require
Supersede any conflicting previous policies

Date of Resolution: [DATE]

Secretary Signature
[SECRETARY NAME]

SHAREHOLDER RESOLUTION TEMPLATES

Shareholder Resolution Format

RESOLUTION OF THE SHAREHOLDERS OF
[COMPANY NAME]

At a [ANNUAL/SPECIAL] meeting of shareholders held on [DATE], at [TIME], at [LOCATION], the following resolution was duly adopted:

WHEREAS, [BACKGROUND STATEMENTS];

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that [RESOLUTION TEXT];

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that [ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS].

Voting Results:

Voting Method	Shares For	Shares Against	Shares Abstaining	Total Shares Voting
[IN PERSON/PROXY]	[NUMBER]	[NUMBER]	[NUMBER]	[TOTAL]

Date of Resolution: [DATE]

Secretary Signature
[SECRETARY NAME]

COMPLIANCE AND DOCUMENTATION PROCEDURES

Legal Compliance Checklist

□ Verify board/shareholder quorum requirements met
□ Confirm proper notice given per bylaws
□ Check voting thresholds (majority, supermajority, etc.)
□ Review state corporate law requirements
□ Ensure conflicts of interest properly disclosed
□ Verify authority of signing officers
□ Check for any required regulatory approvals
□ Confirm alignment with corporate bylaws and articles

Documentation Standards

All resolutions must be dated and signed
Maintain chronological order in corporate minute book
Attach supporting documents and exhibits
Record meeting attendance and voting records
File required state and federal notifications
Update corporate records and share certificates as needed

ALLIANCE INTEGRATION FEATURES

Automated Resolution Generation

Alliance automated systems can pre-populate these templates with:

Corporate information from client database
Officer and director information
Standard contract terms and approved vendors
Compliance verification against state requirements

Record Keeping Integration

Completed resolutions automatically integrate with:

Digital minute book maintenance
Corporate governance tracking
Compliance monitoring systems
Annual filing preparation

Training and Support

Alliance provides comprehensive support including:

Corporate governance best practices training
Legal compliance verification services
Template customization for specific industries
Ongoing legal update notifications

Professional Legal Advice Required: These templates do not constitute legal advice. Each corporation should consult with qualified legal counsel to ensure resolutions comply with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance requirements specific to their jurisdiction and circumstances.