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members, which must be revised whenever a change in its members occurs.

Section II.
The Management of Juridical Persons.

52.

A juridical person must have one or more managers.

If there are several managers, and the articles of association or the act of endowment does not contain different provisions, decisions as to the affairs of the juridical person are made by a majority of the managers.

53.

The managers represent the juridical person in its affairs, but they may not act contrary to the provisions of the articles of association or to the contents of the act of endowment. In an association they must also obey the resolutions of a general meeting.

54.

Any restriction upon the powers of representation of the managers cannot be set up against third persons acting in good faith.

55.

The managers may delegate to other persons the power to represent the association as to particular acts only in case it is not forbidden by the articles of association, the act of endowment or a resolution of a general meeting.

56.

If a vacancy occurs among the managers, and damage is likely to ensue from delay, the court may on

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