(a) The circuit court may remove a director of the corporation from office in a proceeding commenced either by the corporation or by its shareholders holding at least ten percent of the outstanding shares of any class if the court finds that: (1) The director engaged in fraudulent or dishonest conduct or gross abuse of authority or discretion with respect to the corporation; and (2) removal is in the best interest of the corporation. e (b) The court that removes a director may bar the director from reelection for a period prescribed by the court. (c) If shareholders commence a proceeding under subsection (a) of this section, they must make the corporation a party defendant.
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