A.R.S. § 10-3858

Planned Communities & Condominiums

Application of article

Planned Communities & Condominiums · Text verified 2026-07-25

In plain English: A provision in the articles, bylaws, a resolution, or a contract dealing with indemnifying or advancing expenses to directors is valid only to the extent it is consistent with this article, and if the articles limit indemnification, that limit controls. This article does not restrict the association's power to reimburse a director for expenses of appearing merely as a witness when not named as a defendant. It also does not limit the association's power to indemnify, advance expenses to, or insure employees or agents.

10-3858. Application of article

A. A provision treating a corporation's indemnification of or advance for expenses to directors that is contained in its articles of incorporation, bylaws, a resolution of its members or board of directors or a contract or otherwise is valid only if and to the extent the provision is consistent with this article. If the articles of incorporation limit indemnification or advances for expenses, indemnification and advances for expenses are valid only to the extent consistent with the articles of incorporation.

B. This article does not limit a corporation's power to pay or reimburse expenses incurred by a director in connection with the director's appearance as a witness in a proceeding at a time when the director has not been made a named defendant or respondent to the proceeding.

C. This article does not limit a corporation's power to indemnify, advance expenses or maintain insurance on behalf of an employee or agent.