A corporation shall hold a meeting of shareholders annually for the election of directors at a time stated in or fixed in accordance with the bylaws. 07.040 in lieu of holding an annual meeting.B. Are board minutes open to the public? Washington State law does not require the board minutes of nonprofit corporations to be open to the public. Washington requires corporations to file an annual report on or before the last day of the anniversary month of the company's incorporation. Shares represent ownership interest in the corporation. All shareholders must sign Form 2553. Following corporate formalities. A Washington corporation is required to have an annual shareholders' meeting to elect directors to the board. NextEra Energy has not received notice of other matters that may properly be presented at the annual meeting.