[§414-247]  Officers.  (a)  A corporation may indemnify and advance expenses under this subpart to an officer of the corporation who is a party to a proceeding because the officer is an officer of the corporation:

     (1)  To the same extent as a director; and

     (2)  If the person is an officer but not a director, to such further extent as may be provided by the articles of incorporation, the bylaws, a resolution of the board of directors, or contract except for:

          (A)  Liability in connection with a proceeding by or in the right of the corporation other than for reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the proceeding; or

          (B)  Liability arising out of conduct that constitutes:

              (i)  Receipt by the officer of a financial benefit to which the officer is not entitled;

             (ii)  An intentional infliction of harm on the corporation or the shareholders; or

            (iii)  An intentional violation of criminal law.

     (b)  Subsection (a)(2) shall apply to an officer who is also a director if the basis on which the officer is made a party to the proceeding is an act or omission solely as an officer.

     (c)  An officer of a corporation who is not a director is entitled to mandatory indemnification under section 414-243, and may apply to a court under section 414-245 for indemnification or an advance for expenses, in each case to the same extent to which a director may be entitled to indemnification or advance for expenses under those provisions. [L 2000, c 244, pt of §1]