(a) Unless directors are elected by written consent in lieu of an annual meeting as permitted by Section 10A-2A-7.04, a corporation shall hold a meeting of stockholders annually at a time stated in or fixed in accordance with the certificate of incorporation or bylaws at which directors shall be elected.
(b) Unless the board of directors determines to hold the meeting solely by means of remote communication in accordance with Section 10A-2A-7.09(c), annual meetings may be held (i) in or out of this state at the place stated in or fixed in accordance with the certificate of incorporation or bylaws or (ii) if no place is stated in or fixed in accordance with the certificate of incorporation or bylaws, at the corporation’s principal office.
(c) The failure to hold an annual meeting at the time stated in or fixed in accordance with a corporation’s certificate of incorporation or bylaws does not affect the validity of any corporate action.