{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-29-406.55","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 29-406.55","heading":"Determination and authorization of indemnification.","body":"(a)\nA nonprofit corporation shall not indemnify a director under § 29-406.51 unless authorized for a specific proceeding after a determination has been made that indemnification of the director is permissible because the director has met the relevant standard of conduct set forth in § 29-406.51.\n\n(b)\nThe determination shall be made:\n(1)\nIf there are 2 or more disinterested directors, by a majority vote of all the disinterested directors, a majority of whom will constitute a quorum for that purpose, or by a majority of the members of a committee of 2 or more disinterested directors appointed by such a vote;\n(2)\nBy special legal counsel:\n(A)\nSelected in the manner prescribed in paragraph (1) of this subsection; or\n(B)\nIf there are fewer than 2 disinterested directors, selected by the board of directors, in which selection directors who do not qualify as disinterested directors may participate; or\n(3)\nBy the members.\n\n(c)\nAuthorization of indemnification shall be made in the same manner as the determination that indemnification is permissible, except that if there are fewer than 2 disinterested directors or if the determination is made by special legal counsel, authorization of indemnification shall be made by those entitled under subsection (b)(2)(B) of this section to select special legal counsel.","path":["Title 29. Business Organizations. [Enacted title]","Chapter 4. Nonprofit Corporations.","Subchapter VI. Directors, Officers, and Employees.","Part E. Indemnification and Advance for Expenses."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/29-406.55","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"b3639c00526f112c8af6b482d025f7f633ac7057229a8bca0f4510ece15ce830","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-29-406.54","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-29-406.56"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}