A limited liability company (LLC) can be managed by a manger or managers, or the LLC can be managed by the members of the LLC. There are advantages to both depending upon the circumstances of the business, the knowledge of the members, the involvement of the members and other issues. For example, the members of a certain LLC may all be passive investors of the LLC and have little knowledge regarding the operations of the LLC. Thus, it may be best to hire a professional manager or individual that has better know how regarding the subject matter or area in which the LLC is operating. Furthermore, the members of an LLC may have no interest and not want to manage the LLC and thus hiring a manager or managers maybe more prudent. On the flip side, the LLC may have a small number of members and the members are well versed and experienced in terms of operating a business and the area in which the LLC is operating. Under such circumstances, it is likely the members themselves would want to manage the LLC.
In Colorado, you state whether the LLC is member managed or manager managed within the Articles of Organization. The operating agreement of the LLC will state and control the powers of the manager or managers, or the members as they manage the LLC. It is recommended that the managers responsibilities and powers be well defined in the LLC operating agreement.
The video below has been prepared by a Denver business attorney to provide more information regarding the management structure and options of an LLC. Please remember this article and video are for informational purposes. It is recommended that you speak with your business attorney regarding the management structure of your business.
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