35-1-444. Resignation and removal of officers. (1) An officer may resign at any time by delivering notice to the corporation. A resignation is effective when the notice is delivered unless the notice specifies a later effective date. If a resignation is made effective at a later date and the corporation accepts the future effective date, its board of directors may fill the pending vacancy before the effective date if the board of directors provides that the successor does not take office until the effective date.
(2) The board of directors may remove any officer with or without cause, and if authorized by the bylaws or by the board of directors, an officer may remove an officer or assistant officer appointed by that officer under 35-1-441 with or without cause.