Free Consultation - Call (408) 436-0789 - SAC Attorneys LLP is dedicated to providing our clients with legal services in Corporate and Business cases. The corporation can allow others to call a special meeting, such as the BoD Chair, CEO, or yes, shareholders.The bylaws or CoI needs to specify this, though. (3) Notice of a special meeting of shareholders must include a description of the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called. (a) Participate in a special meeting of shareholders. A special shareholder meeting is called to handle issues that occur in between annual meetings and there are requirements for calling and holding the meeting. 1.2 Special Meeting.