(a). A corporation shall hold a special meeting of shareholders if either of the following applies: (1). (1) The shareholders may fill the vacancy;.(a). A corporation with members shall hold a special meeting of members in any of the following circumstances: (1). Section 55A-8-20 - Regular and special meetings (a) The board of directors may hold regular or special meetings in or out of this State. The day, place and hour of such special meeting shall be set forth in the notice of special meeting. The shareholder meeting may be held in North Carolina or at any place stated in the bylaws. Normally, is held at the corporation's principal office. The special meeting aims to enable the shareholders to know the company's affairs and vote on the management's recommendations in the proposed resolution.