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Get filing alertsJPMorgan Chase amends bylaws to have non-management directors appoint Lead Independent Director
Filed July 23, 2026 · Period ending July 21, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Board amended Section 2.03 of bylaws to provide that the Lead Independent Director, if any, shall be appointed by the non-management directors, effective July 21, 2026.
Item 5.03 — Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws verify on EDGAR →
Summary
JPMorgan Chase disclosed a technical governance amendment to its bylaws, effective July 21, 2026. The change clarifies that the Lead Independent Director position, if one exists, will be appointed by the non-management directors rather than through an unspecified alternative mechanism. This is a routine governance housekeeping matter that formalizes the selection process for an independent oversight role.
The amendment does not create or eliminate the Lead Independent Director position itself, nor does it change the board's composition or any director's duties. For retail shareholders, this is a procedural update with no immediate financial or strategic impact.
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Event · Item 5.03 — Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws
Item 5.03 — Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (the “Corporation”) has adopted an amendment to Section 2.03 of the Corporation’s By-laws, effective July 21, 2026 (as so amended, the "By-laws"), to provide that a Lead Independent Director, if any, shall be appointed by the non-management directors.
JPMorgan Chase amended Section 2.03 of its bylaws to specify that the Lead Independent Director position, if one exists, will be appointed by the non-management directors rather than through some other mechanism. This governance change clarifies the selection process for this key independent oversight role and ensures non-management directors control the appointment.
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