[§414-199]  Removal of directors by judicial proceeding.  (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 per cent 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.

     (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), they shall make the corporation a party defendant. [L 2000, c 244, pt of §1]