Arizona law requires all Arizona corporations to hold a meeting of shareholders annually at a time stated in or fixed in accordance with the bylaws. The notice shall state the date, time and place of the meeting.Corporations typically hold several required formal meetings each year. The exact requirements vary depending on state laws and your corporation's bylaws. 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. Chairperson and Secretary Elections: The corporation elects a chairperson to run the meeting and a secretary to keep minutes. Arizona Revised Statutes Section 10701 requires that all Arizona for profit corporations hold an annual meeting of the shareholders. Matter at the meeting outside the purpose described in the notice.